Claire Merrick, Marketing & Public Relations Manager On September 8, Summit Metro Parks welcomed visitors for the Valley View River Celebration and ribbon cutting. …

Christy Counterman, Marketing Assistant If you are old enough to be a Heritage Hiker (one who completed their first year of the Fall Hiking Spree during its first decade), then you are likely to remember broadcaster Paul Harvey. His daily stories on the radio shared the backstories, or the “rest…

Stephanie Walton, Chief of Marketing As many community members may have noticed, Summit Metro Parks closed a section of Sand Run Parkway to vehicles in 2019 due to an aging culvert that can no longer safely support their weight. The portion of roadway between Portage Path and Merriman Rd. was…

Katelyn Freil, Marketing Specialist Want to hear something sweet? Summit Metro Parks wildflower honey is back in stock at Maple Leaf Gifts. Collected from hives within the park district, this honey is a tasty treat perfect for gifting — to others or yourself! Hives in Summit Metro Parks are managed…

Dave Daly, Lead Naturalist A fall hike along Summit Lake Loop Trail is an enchanting experience. As summer gives way to autumn, cooler temperatures and shorter days prevail. Late-season flowers like goldenrod and swamp mallow color the landscape. …

Claire Merrick, Marketing & Public Relations Manager 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. …

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.