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Summit Lake Birthday Bash

It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Come to the Summit Lake Nature Center to celebrate the anniversary of the center’s opening.

Summit Lake Nature Center

Touch-A-Truck: Autism And Sensory-Friendly Hour

All ages can sit in and explore more than a dozen Summit Metro Parks and local emergency response vehicles, free of horns and flashing lights….

Touch-A-Truck

All ages can sit in and explore more than a dozen Summit Metro Parks and local emergency response vehicles. Air Bear from Akron Children’s…

Films with Fireflies: Over the Hedge

Join us for the ultimate sensory-friendly outdoor movie experience! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching your…

FASN/Campfire Area

Films with Fireflies: Ferngully

Join us for the ultimate outdoor movie experience! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching your favorite films….

LP/Nature Center

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area

HISTORY OF THE PORTAGE PATH AND ARTIST’S TALK

Join us for a walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path. You’ll learn about the history of this vital link between…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

LP/Nature Center

Pumpkin Carving

Join us to create a seasonal work of art! BYOP (pumpkin, that is), or register to receive two free pumpkins per family. Carving utensils provided….

LP/Nature Center

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from…

SC/Lake House & Pheasant Run Area

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from…

GYH/Goodyear Lodge

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

Summit Lake Nature Center