Nature

Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

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.

Hit the trail for winter tracks!

Janean Kazimir, Interpretive NaturalistMany animals are secretive and try their best not to be noticed. In winter, snow . . .

Year in Review: Metro Parks Moments of 2019

The Cuyahoga River at Cascade Valley Metro ParkAnother year is in the books, and it’s been a busy and . . .

SMP Employee Spotlight: Meghan Doran

Assistant Education and Recreation Manager Meghan Doran has worked for the park district since 2004. We asked her . . .

Endangered bats confirm importance of connected green space

Lindsay Smith, Marketing & Public Relations ManagerFederally threatened northern long-eared bat.The discovery of a colony of little brown . . .