Activities

Archery

Archery target with arrows

Enjoy Archery

Available at three locations in Summit Metro parks.

No equipment? Check our programs and events listing to find upcoming naturalist-led archery programs.

Please review archery rules (below) before your visit. Failure to follow range rules will result in the loss of range privileges and possible criminal prosecution.

To report an unsafe act or conditions, contact a park ranger by calling 330-867-5511 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) or 330-475-0029 (after hours, weekends and holidays). For emergencies, always call 911. 

Locations

Enjoy target archery at one of the following locations. 

  • All archers must sign in and sign out at the kiosk near the parking lot. 
  • Adults must accompany participants under 18. Pets are not allowed in archery areas. 
  • Broadheads, practice broadheads and firearms are prohibited. Only field tips may be used. 
  • All archers must shoot from a common shooting line. Walk-up shooting is not permitted. Never sky-draw or shoot arrows upward into the air. 
  • Prior to each session, carefully check bows and arrows to make sure they are in proper working condition. 
  • Do not load arrows until the shooting area is clear and shooters are on the common line. 
  • Only retrieve arrows after all bows have been made safe and all shooters agree to retrieve arrows. 
  • Shoot no more than six arrows between retrievals. 
  • Shoot only at the designated target in your lane. Hunting is prohibited. 
  • There should be no more than two people shooting at a single target. 
  • Alcohol is prohibited in the Metro Parks. Persons who have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs are prohibited from using the range. 
  • Archery equipment must be handled properly and safely. Range users are expected to be responsible and safety-conscious at all times. 

Failure to follow range rules will result in the loss of range privileges and possible criminal prosecution. To report an unsafe act or conditions, contact a park ranger by calling 330-867-5511 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) or 330-475-0029 (after hours, weekends and holidays). For emergencies, always call 911. 

Photo Gallery

Photos from archery ranges throughout Summit Metro Parks, past and present.