Conservation
Rooted in conservation
Within the scenic expanse of Liberty Park lies a vital hub for conservation and sustainability: the park district’s 4,000-square-foot nursery.
Our greener future
What does conservation mean and what does a green future look like? To address these questions, we first have to ask: Why should we care? What do these green islands do for you?
From underground to underwater: Recycling construction materials into fish habitats
After a construction project left us with unused steel pipes, we decided to create fish habitats from them. Learn about this sustainability effort.
Unearthing Black history in Cascade Valley
Learn what our cultural resources staff discovered while investigating two of WCA’s former Black-owned property sites in Cascade Valley.
Changing culture and changing climates in Summit Metro Parks
There was a time when winter in the Metro Parks meant sipping hot chocolate while warming yourself at the fire before taking another spin around the skating area. But times have changed. Climate has changed. People have changed.