A portion of the Jogging Trail is closed for construction through spring 2025. Learn More.

Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Populate your pond by planting native

Native aquatic plants like broadleaf arrowhead help wildlife above, on and below the water.

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A partial eclipse in a foggy sky.

A spectacular show: 2024 Eclipse

On April 8, a momentous event will grace the skies above Ohio as the sun, moon and Earth . . .
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A rendering of the river access site at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park.

River access dawns at Valley View

The transformation of the Valley View Area in Cascade Valley Metro Park heralds an exciting chapter in our . . .
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Water rushing over the Gorge Dam and crashing in the river below.

Green light for Gorge Dam removal

On October 25, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) announced a project agreement to begin . . .
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Executive Director’s letter to the community

Happy New Year! Our accomplishments in 2023 are a testament to the spirit and mission of our organization . . .
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