Nature Realm Visitors Center

Visitors center entrance

Explore this central visitors center for Summit Metro Parks to discover nature, talk with naturalists and shop at Maple Leaf Gifts.

Visit F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

Building Hours

Wednesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Address

1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
330-865-8065

The grounds surrounding F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center showcase a suspension bridge over a 45-foot-deep ravine, several gardens, plant identification, observation decks, two ponds, wetlands, hiking trails and a tall-grass prairie. Dogs are not permitted, since this park is a special-use area that has been set aside for the study and enjoyment of nature, including the hand-feeding of chickadees.

Explore F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

A reception desk made of branches sits in the middles of a brightly colored entry. A taxidermy bird hangs from the ceiling.

The visitors center lobby

A stone fireplace and wooden benches sit on a covered deck.

Seneca Deck is located just outside the building.

A chickadee sits on a gloved hand with snow falling around it.

Visitors may hand-feed chickadees outside F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

People stand at tables surrounding the edges of a domed room.

Enjoy curated seasonal exhibits and events inside the auditorium.

The 10,000-square-foot visitors center includes:

Seasonal exhibits
Kids’ play areas
Live native animals
Naturalist-on-duty to help answer your nature and wildlife questions
Maple Leaf Gifts shop featuring SMP branded gear and nature enjoyment gifts

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Nature Centers

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