Whether it’s to enjoy a night under the stars or to disconnect from nature, camping is a popular activity for all ages during northeast Ohio’s warmer months. From the campground at Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park to naturalist-led programming, visitors have enjoyed a wonderful season camping with Summit Metro Parks! New…

Claire Merrick, Marketing & Public Relations Manager As the herald of waning daylight brings promises of crisper days ahead, colorful imagery and the earthy scent of fallen leaves, there are countless opportunities to celebrate the arrival of autumn with Summit Metro Parks. Watch lumberjack glitter (otherwise known as sawdust) fly…

Christy Counterman, Marketing Assistant In September 1964, the Akron Metropolitan Park District’s Green Islands newsletter invited residents to hike seven trails between October 1 and December 1 to earn a hiking staff. “Hiking,” said Park Director Dr. Arthur T. Wilcox, “is one of the best forms of outdoor exercise for…

The Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park is the park district’s newest park area and offers so much to enjoy. At the Cuyahoga River overlook during a foggy morning, stand and imagine what is around the riverbend of this newly restored treasure.

Meghan Doran, Community Engagement Manager What do you get when you combine a teacher, an enthusiastic steward of the outdoors and a performer? A naturalist, of course! Add puns, loyalty, wit and theatrical production to the mix, and you can imagine what a joyful career it is to be an…

Katelyn Freil, Marketing Specialist Stop by the community garden at Summit Lake Nature Center on any given day this summer and you’ll see neighbor helping neighbor next to raised beds, where fresh greens are intertwined with vibrant colors of tomatoes or peppers. Chances are one of those neighbors will be…

Collecting rainwater in your yard positively impacts local ecosystems and may even save you a bit of money when watering your own garden, but how? Read on to learn more! The Effect on our Ecosystem During rainstorms, water falls to our roofs or streets, down pipes and through storm sewers. From there, it rushes to…

Stephanie Walton, Chief of Marketing & Communications Now that summer is officially underway, Summit Metro Parks invites you to enjoy our local rivers and lakes with a variety of fun activities for the whole family. …

Each spring, ponds and lakes across Summit Metro Parks are stocked to provide anglers of all ages the best opportunity to nab a fish. …