For its centennial celebration in 2021, Summit Metro Parks has adopted a special logo and tagline to honor the park district’s past, present and future.
The centennial logo features the golden oak silhouette and iconic font used in the early days of the Akron Metropolitan Park District (now called Summit Metro Parks). The tree is also a symbol of the park district’s long-term stability and growth, its mission to protect natural resources, and its goal to reforest 100 acres in the centennial year.
The centennial logo also features a tie to the current Summit Metro Parks brand with the familiar circular maple leaf mark, and the tagline “Your Back Yard for 100 Years” is a nod to the park district’s traditional slogan “We’re Your Back Yard.”
The centennial celebration will be organized around four themes that have been the hallmark of the park district’s first century:
Protecting Natural Resources: Sustainably managing and valuing natural resources for the health and enjoyment of our community
Celebrating Cultural Heritage: Preserving our region’s history and the stories of the people who came before us
Connecting People to Nature: Inspiring people to connect with nature through clean and safe parks
Honoring Community Support: Appreciating the community’s generosity and commitment to the parks
Originally founded in 1921, Summit Metro Parks is the second-oldest park district in Ohio. Summit Metro Parks today manages more than 14,000 acres, including 16 parks, several conservation areas and over 150 miles of trails, and each year connects nearly 100,000 people to nature through community events and naturalist-led programs. Annual visitation in 2020 is expected to reach six million visits, approximately one million more than a typical year. The park district’s mission is to conserve, sustainably manage and value natural resources for the health and enjoyment of our community, and inspire people to connect with nature through clean and safe parks. Learn more.