Vol. 62 No. 4 JUL•AUG ’2 GREEN ISLANDS Summit Metro Parks Bi-monthly Magazine
ON THE INSIDE 4 DISCOVER 9 EXPLORE 7NJOY E New Home at Programs and Memories and Events Milestones in the Summit Lake Metro Parks Your Metro Parks are funded by a small Summit County real-estate tax. This magazine is an example of your public dollars at work.
Our parks are like green islands in an urban landscape. BOARD of PARK
IN THIS ISSUE commissioners The Cuyahoga 3 A New Home at Summit Lake . . . . 4 Centennial Spotlight: Lynn Metzger . . . 8 Programs & Events ...... 9 Memories and Milestones in SMP 7 Find-A-Truck ...... 20
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herb Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Tina Ughrin Joel D. Bailey Mark A. Spisak Herb Newman Lisa M. King Executive Director Tonya Block Tina Ughrin EDITORS The park district’s governing body is appointed by the Summit County Stephanie Walton Chief of Marketing & Communications Probate Judge. Commissioners serve overlapping three-year terms and Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager are assisted by the executive director, who oversees the work of full-time Lindsay Smith Marketing & Public Relations Manager and part-time employees, seasonal workers and volunteers. DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Designer Karl Simonson Graphic Designer Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 Administrative Offices: 330-867-55
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 R Liberty Park Nature Center: 330-487-0493 The park district congratulates Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047 FRIENDS OF METRO PARKS Photos contributed by: Kim Ardelian • Steve Ash • Jerry Cannon • Christy on their 3Oth ANNIVERSARY! Counterman • Mike Droppleman • Jeff Hill • Tami Hill • Kevin Lanterman • Dave Lieberth • Jennie Levy JJ Prekop Jr. • Bob Roach • Karl Simonson • The Peninsula Library & Historical Society • Stephanie Walton Friends of Metro Parks is a 50(c)3 This magazine is mailed free of charge to Summit County residents. To join the mailing list, send your name and mailing address to [email protected] non-profit organization that supports or call 330-867-55. Green Islands can be downloaded online: and encourages public enjoyment summitmetroparks.org of Summit Metro Parks through
membership, outreach and advocacy.
Learn more at friendsofmetroparks.org.
summitmetroparks.org 2 ©202 Summit Metro Parks YOUR BACK YARD & NOW Then
THE CUYAHOGA
The River that Burned is the River that’s Turned.
In the 00 years Summit Metro Parks catfish, northern pike and even steel- has been in existence, the local fishing head trout. Throughout Summit County, experience has undergone drastic people are looking for greater access transformations. In the 970s, an angler to the river. Summit Metro Parks wading in much of the Cuyahoga River encourages fishing at all parks that Michael Johnson, Chief of Conservation would more likely catch cholera than include a stretch of the Cuyahoga. fish. Decades of industrial and municipal And, kayak and boat access points are pollution left the Cuyahoga struggling being developed as part of a water trail for its very life. One study found almost network that will span from Portage no fish living in the stretch of river from County to the Cleveland harbor. We Akron to Cleveland. Thanks to the Clean invite you and future generations to Water Act and the hard work of many enjoy the next century of clean-water agencies and environmental leaders, our fishing in Summit County! Cuyahoga has made a near full recovery. Water that was once too toxic to touch Cuyahoga River Water Trail website: now supports thriving populations of cuyahogariverwatertrail.org sport fish like panfish, bass, channel summitmetroparks.org 3 A new
Summit Metro Parks
is proud in its centennial year to open
the doors to our permanent home
in the Summit Lake community.
We are excited to help connect people to
nature in new ways in this historic Akron
neighborhood at the Summit Lake Nature
Center at 4 Ira Avenue.
The new Summit Lake Nature Center | May 202
summitmetroparks.org 4 YOUR BACK YARD FOR OO YEARS home at Summit Lake Lindsay Smith, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Understanding Summit Water Act of 972, nature began to Lake’s Storied Past heal. In 208, Summit Brownfields Revitalization Program completed a From 97 to 958 Summit Beach comprehensive water quality study Park provided world-class thrills as an administered by the Northeast Ohio amusement park. Despite enjoyment Four County Planning Organization by the wealthy as a “millionaire’s that showed the lake has similar water Postcard of at playground,” as the park has been Swimming Pool Summit quality as the rest of the Portage Beach Park | circa 925 called, by the 930s and 40s, systemic Lakes — nearby water bodies that are bank discrimination in the surrounding segregation in subsequent decades popular for recreation. While remaining neighborhood prevented many exacerbated the neighborhood’s limited contaminants from industry in the early residents of color from obtaining or connection to opportunities. 900s have settled far down into the keeping homes. Further environmental continued on page 6 Perhaps the community’s most enduring challenge has been industrial contamination of the lake itself. With the pristine glacial lake already too polluted for swimming by 97, Summit Beach Park built the country’s largest mosaic-tiled swimming pool along the
lakeshore. But over time and with Mary Bischak Levy (front) and sister Jennie protections initiated through the Clean Bischak Terrion (2nd from right) with friends at PPG picnic | circa 930s Summit Lake floating towpath | circa 898 Summit Beach Park
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lakebed, the water itself meets all criteria for fishing and boating. On any given day, anglers can be seen along the lakeshore, casting for a range of species including largemouth bass. This area is Meeting with and listening to Summit Lake also a birder’s paradise, with many community members was one of the first steps of the Reimagining the Civic Commons migratory species such as osprey stopping meetings | 209 here seasonally. Other interesting species The original one-room “Pop Up” Summit Lake Nature Center featured call Summit Lake home year-round. a cozy reading corner. | 207
through a listening-based approach. You can see Connecting to Nature at After operating an award-winning “pop the Summit Lake Nature Center as part of the park Summit Lake up” nature center out of the Reach district’s Centennial Tour! Visit Opportunity Center at Summit Lake Joining together with Summit Lake summitmetroparks100.org from early 207 to 209, the park residents, Summit Metro Parks and to learn more. district now has a dedicated space for its other community-focused organizations nature-based and cultural programming participated in the Knight Foundation’s thanks to the City of Akron’s donation of the former pump house building. Situated alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, the Summit Lake Nature Center is at a prime location for educational and recreational outreach in a repurposed building that once pumped water from the lake to nearby rubber factories. Remnants of the former pump system have been transformed into art outside the building in homage to Live animal tanks will feature native species found in and around its history, and several original interior . | 202 Summit Lake Nature Center fixtures remain as well. nationwide Reimagining the Civic Commons project to deliver meaningful amenities Inside the new nature center, visitors and services to the neighborhood will be immersed in bright and engaging
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Who are the displays that seamlessly tie together the project funders? past and present of the site. The Summit This project is possible by funding from the following Lake Nature Center features live animals organizations: and interpretive displays which highlight Akron Community the neighborhood, the lake itself and the Foundation – Civic intersection between the two. Affairs (Betty R. Axline Fund, Board of Directors Annual Giving Fund) Bridgestone Trust Fund Dupont Clear into the Future Welcome mural at Summit Lake Nature Center created by local students | 202 Jacqueline Ross Foundation Come join the fun and learn something, Knight Foundation too! Summit Metro Parks naturalists Reimagining the Civic have monthly water recreation, garden- Naturalist-led interpretive programs are Commons provided free of charge | 209 ing and healthy lifestyle programs for Sisler McFawn There is also space for programs and all ages planned at Summit Lake. Visit Foundation summitmetroparks.org for the latest meetings on the second level of the Summit County Land building with large windows that provide information on programs and the Bank Community amazing views of the lake. center’s grand opening. Development Matching Grant Summit Metro Parks Foundation
We are also grateful to the City of Akron, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Summit County Land Bank for donating the building and surrounding properties, and to Great Lakes Construction for providing deconstruction services at no cost. This exhibit inside the Summit Lake Nature Center encourages people to connect with nature in the heart of Akron. | Summer 202
summitmetroparks.org 7 Centennial SPOTLIGHT:
Lynn Metzger
Megan Shaeffer, PhD, Cultural Resources Coordinator
Summit Metro Parks is unique in that it is the only county- level park district in Ohio with its own cultural resources staff. These staff members protect and conserve the historic and archaeological sites within the park district — work which would not have been possible without the efforts of Dr. Lynn Metzger.
Dr. Metzger, a professor of anthropology and archaeology at The University of Akron (UA), was a tireless advocate for local history. In 2000, she helped create the Community Archaeology Program, allowing UA students to work on archaeological evaluations for local organizations such as Summit Metro Parks.
Dr. Metzger’s legacy remains strong in Summit Metro Parks, as all of the cultural resources staff, past and present, came to the parks or to community archaeology through her influence. Dr. Metzger passed away in 205, and the cultural resources division became a permanent part of the As avid cyclists, Ed and Lynn Metzger rode from Pittsburgh to park district’s conservation department in 206. Chief of Washington, D.C. along the C&O Conservation Mike Johnson was inspired to include cultural Canal Towpath Trail ~ 2008 resources in his department’s mission by Dr. Metzger, who helped him “understand the value of the past and how it is part of my own life and the human condition.” And, cultural resources work helps SMP honor and conserve land in respectful ways and allows us to interpret a site’s past with our visitors.
Beyond her archaeological work, Dr. Metzger inspired Archaeology Days awareness of local history within the community through at the Mustill Store ~ several published writings and her active participation in Cascade Locks 2006 historical and cultural groups. We are grateful to Dr. Metzger for her contributions to the park district and her steward- ship of the history and heritage of Summit County.
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JULY
Summit Metro Parks continues to monitor COVID-9 safety guidance and visitors are requested to follow the most recent recommendations of the Ohio Department of Health. Please visit summitmetroparks.org or call 330-865-8065 for the latest information on COVID-9 protocols.
Thursday, July , 6 a.m. – p.m. SELF-GUIDED: EYE SPY Hit the trail any time during the month of July for a nature-themed game of Eye Friday, July 2, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Spy! Begin by downloading A DEEP LOOK AT HIKE FOR THE HEALTH OF IT or printing this DEEP LOCK Hike both Old Mill and Rock Creek trails at month’s Eye Spy Stroll with a naturalist to learn the history a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. list from our “Publications & Downloads” of Deep Lock Quarry and the role it played Beginners are welcome, but talk to your page, then enjoy a stroll along Glens Trail in on the Ohio and Erie Canal, in Akron and doctor before beginning a new exercise search of geologic features, animals and more beyond. DLQ: 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula routine. Drinking water is recommended. along the way. Please stay on the designated (6/23) FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield trail while searching. You can also complete (6/25) your search using the July Instagram post Saturday, July 3 (@summitmetroparks). Bring a camera to 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 6 a.m. – p.m. document your finds. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls TWO-WHEEL INTERPRETATION SELF-GUIDED: DAMSELS & Join a naturalist on this casually paced (8-2 DRAGONS Thursday, July , – 2:30 p.m. mph) and socially distanced bike ride along Explore Buttonbush Trail and the world of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. We will damselflies and dragonflies. Follow signs along MAKE AND TAKE: CANVAS ART be traveling 5.5 miles total from the Wolf the trail between July 6 and July to learn Do you like crafting and making your own fun Creek parking lot to Summit Lake and back, all about these amazing insects and observe decor? We will use recycled burlap to create with interpretive stops along the way. Bring as they cruise nearby to catch mosquitos. a wonderful canvas. Add paint to create an your own bike. Helmets are required. TT/ LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg inspirational work of art for your home. Wolf Creek: 33 Snyder Ave., Barberton (6/24) F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron (6/22)
Call: 330-865-8065 Advance registration required, Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Web: 330tix.com Centennial-themed beginning at 0 a.m. on the date in parentheses. Key in the Meeting ID number. Online registration. programs and events.
(date) Registration start date BHT Bike & Hike Trail F Firestone G Gorge NR Nimisila Reservoir SLNC Summit Lake Nature Center CV Cascade Valley FR Furnace Run HH Hampton Hills ONW O’Neil Woods SR Sand Run $ Fee DLQ Deep Lock Quarry FT Freedom Trail LP Liberty Park SC Silver Creek TT Towpath Trail g Fall Hiking Spree credit FASN F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm GYH Goodyear Heights MF Munroe Falls SFB Springfield Bog WH Wood Hollow
summitmetroparks.org 9 KINDEREALM: GREAT DRAGONS
Flying, hunting and soaring! Come discover with us the wonderful, colorful world of dragonflies. Kids ages 3 to 6 can join us as we explore the incredible world of these fast fliers! Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Saturday, July 3, 0 – a.m. & – 2 p.m. (6/25) LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Saturday, July 7, 0 – a.m. & – 2 p.m. (7/6) FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, July 7, 0 – :30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, July NATURE JOURNALING WOODLAND MUSHROOMS 9:30 – :30 a.m. & – 3 p.m. Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring Join a naturalist on a hike to discover the STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING lesson in nature journaling as a technique beauty, variety and interesting ecology of Try stand-up paddleboarding to get a for practicing mindfulness. The program will mushrooms. Bring bug spray and water. workout and enjoy a guided nature tour begin on Seneca Deck. Please bring a chair LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg of the lake with a certified instructor and and drawing materials. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., (6/29) naturalist. No experience needed. Minimum Akron (6/26) age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear Wednesday, July 7, – 2 p.m. closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and VIRTUAL: NATURE JOURNALING sunglasses, and wearing clothes that can get Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring wet. Fee includes instruction and loan of lesson in nature journaling as a technique for paddleboard, paddle, and personal flotation practicing mindfulness. A Zoom invitation device. Space is limited. Cost: $5/person. NR/ will be emailed to participants after registering. Lot C4: 5550 Christman Rd., Green (6/28) $ (6/26) Sunday, July , – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, – 3 p.m. NATIVE FERNS SNAKES OF SUMMIT Join a naturalist to look for several of the METRO PARKS native ferns that grow in this area. Learn Learn why these about their unique reproductive strategy, “scary” serpents their significance in the plant kingdom and are important some of the lore surrounding their names to the health of and uses. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., the park district’s Twinsburg (7/5) ecosystem and why they should Monday, July 2, 0 – a.m. be respected, not feared. Join a CAMOUFLAGE FOR KIDS naturalist for basic ID skills and to learn about Saturday, July 0, 0 – a.m. Kids and their adult companions can join species native to SMP. Then, we will walk the TRY IT: DISC GOLF a naturalist to learn about camouflage in the natural world, then take a short walk in trail to see what snakes we can find. LP/Nature Looking to get outside and try something search of creatures hiding right before our Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (6/9) new? Disc golf might be for you! Join us at the eyes! FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Silver Creek Disc Golf Course, where we’ll Richfield (6/29) Thursday, July 8 have discs to loan and tips for a successful 5 – 6 p.m.; 6 – 7 p.m.; 7 – 8 p.m. outing on the green. SC/Cross Country: 4579 TRY IT: STAND-UP Medina Line Rd., Norton (6/28) PADDLEBOARDING Saturday, July 0, 9:30 – p.m. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding! Enjoy a relaxed session to see what this water sport MOTHS OF FURNACE RUN is like and try maneuvering out on the water. Moths outnumber butterflies by about 20 to Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be one. Join a naturalist to learn how to use black with an adult participant. Participants must lights to attract these amazing creatures and wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, We suggest bringing water, sunscreen, a hat shapes and patterns up close. Bring a flashlight and sunglasses and wearing clothes that can and camera if you’d like to take photos. Bug get wet. Space is limited. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 spray highly recommended. FR/Brushwood: Hametown Rd., Norton (6/27) 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield (7/3)
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Wednesday, July 4, 9 – a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2 – 2 p.m. DRAWING OUTDOORS NATURE ART FOR TEENS Bring your pad and pencils for an outdoor Do you have a creative spirit? Teens ages 3 lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. to 7 are invited to join our interpretive artist Children must be accompanied by an adult for lessons in nature-inspired art. This is a for the duration of the program. Portable drop-off program. Please dress for a mess. chairs and drinking water are recommended. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron Program will be canceled during inclement (7/6) weather. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (7/2) Sunday, July 8 9:30 – :30 a.m. & – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, – 2 p.m. NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK VIRTUAL: NATURE DRAWING Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with FOR ADULTS a certified instructor and a naturalist to learn Join our interpretive artist for this paddle strokes, safety and to see wildlife entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. around the water. Minimum age is 3; ages No experience is necessary; all you need are Thursday, July 5, 8:30 – 0 p.m. 3 to 7 must be with an adult participant. pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A BATS, UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest bringing Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants Mysterious and often misunderstood, bats water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and after registering. (7/2) are some of the most fascinating creatures of wearing clothes that can get wet. Fee includes: the night. Join us to learn about these flying instruction and loan of kayak, paddle, and Wednesday, July 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. mammals as we attempt to catch live bats personal flotation device. Space is limited. with nets for observation and data collection. VIRTUAL: PARKS, PEOPLE, Cost: $5/person. NR/Lot C4: 5550 Christman FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield PLANET Rd., Green (7/9) $ (7/5) Take a glance back through our past, then dream about the incredible things Summit Metro Parks and park visitors may do in the Friday, July 6, 9 – 0:30 a.m. next hundred years. Zoom meeting ID: WILDFLOWERS OF THE BOG 825 002 376 Join a naturalist for a hike at the Springfield bog to observe which wildflowers are Thursday, July 5, 4:30 – 6 p.m. in bloom. Water and sunscreen are INTRO TO ARCHERY FOR KIDS recommended. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. (7/4) Archery is one of the oldest arts still practiced today, and it’s more accessible than ever. Children ages 9 to 5 can learn Friday, July 6, 0 a.m. – 3 p.m. international-style target archery and test “TREE”MENDOUS TRIVIA their marksmanship at our temporary indoor Drop by and pick up a self-guided tree range. Program is good for beginning and activity, then enjoy tree fun facts and folklore Monday, July 9, 6 a.m. – p.m. practiced archers. All equipment and hands- while you see how many you can find in our SELF-GUIDED: FALL IN LOVE on instruction is provided. Must be 50 inches nearby forest. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty or taller. Cost: $0/person. HH/Archery Range: Rd., Twinsburg WITH INSECTS 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls Summer is all about insects: butterflies, beetles, bees and many more! Enjoy a hike (7/3) $ Saturday, July 7 along Meadow Trail and stop to learn fast 9:30 – :30 a.m. & – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. facts about pollinators and their friends. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING This program will be available July 9 through INTRO TO ARCHERY Try stand-up paddleboarding to get a July 25. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North FOR ADULTS workout and enjoy a guided nature tour Ave., Tallmadge Archery is one of the oldest arts still of the lake with a certified instructor and practiced today, and it’s more accessible naturalist. No experience needed. Minimum Wednesday, July 2, 5 – 7 p.m. than ever. Participants 6 and older can age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an KINDEREALM HIKE: learn international-style target archery and adult participant. Participants must wear test their marksmanship at our temporary closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. We DRAGONFLIES indoor range. Beginning and practiced archers suggest bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and Kids ages 3 to 6: Drop by to enjoy a hike are welcome. All equipment and hands-on sunglasses, and wearing clothes that can get with your family and discover the wonderful, instruction provided. Cost: $0/person. wet. Fee includes instruction and loan of colorful world of daring dragonflies. Pick HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., paddleboard, paddle, and personal flotation up a scavenger hunt from a naturalist at the Cuyahoga Falls (7/3) $ device. Space is limited. Cost: $5/person. NR/ campfire area before discovering “dragons” Lot C4: 5550 Christman Rd., Green (7/9) $ at Echo Pond. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron summitmetroparks.org PROGRAMS & EVENTS | JUL ’21
Sunday, July 25, – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 9 – a.m. Thursday, July 29, 0 – :30 a.m. NATIVE PLANTS IN BLOOM DRAWING OUTDOORS TREE ID BY LEAF Join a naturalist as we hike the trail looking Bring your pad and pencils for an outdoor Join a naturalist on Seneca Deck for a brief for native plants in bloom. We will discuss lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. lesson on tree identification by leaf, then hike their importance to the ecosystem and how Children must be accompanied by an adult Cherry Lane Trail where we will put our skills SMP manages the meadow and open spaces for the duration of the program. Portable to the test. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., to promote healthy plant growth. LP/Nature chairs and drinking water are recommended. Akron (7/9) Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/9) Program will be canceled during inclement weather. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Friday, July 30, 0 – :30 a.m. Akron (7/3) SOUND MAPPING Wednesday, July 28, 2:30 – p.m. Indulge your sense of hearing on a walk focused on sounds of nature and enjoy VIRTUAL: BALLOFLEX creating sound “maps” or journals of the Get fit while you sit! Enjoy an online sounds we experience. Meet at Pond View exercise session with a certified BalloFlex Shelter. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora- instructor. BalloFlex is a seated workout that Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/24) incorporates the elements of dance and fitness together in a safe, low impact and fun Friday, July 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m. system. It is designed for all ages and abilities! Zoom meeting ID: 742 857 8939 CLASSY CANVAS Like to paint but need some instruction? Wednesday, July 28, – 3:30 p.m. Adult participants are invited to appreciate the beauty of the parks as we paint together. LETS GO ON A BUG HUNT! We’ll look at some brightly colored creatures Join a naturalist as we scour the plants and to inspire creativity and then go through Sunday, July 25, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. hedgerows for caterpillars, spiders, bugs and step-by-step instruction. We will provide all other creepy crawly stuff! Learn that all bugs of the supplies needed to create a personal DISTANCE HIKE are insects, but not all insects are bugs! Nets masterpiece. GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Lace up your boots and find your walking and jars will be available for use. Bring a hat, Akron (7/23) sticks because it’s time for another distance sunscreen and water. LP/Nature Center: 9999 hike! We will explore six miles of the hilly Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/) Saturday, July 3, 0 – a.m.; trails around Cascade Valley. CV/Chuckery: a.m. – 2 p.m.; 2 – p.m. 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron (7/6) Wednesday, July 28, 6 – 8 p.m. TRY IT: KAYAKING BYO STAND-UP Monday, July 26, 0 – a.m. Join us to try kayaking! Enjoy a relaxed session PADDLEBOARDING to see what this water sport is like and try BUG HUNT FOR KIDS Do you have your own stand-up paddleboard? maneuvering out on the water. Minimum Kids and their adult companions can join a Register for a tour of the lake with a naturalist. age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult naturalist to learn about insects! Nets and jars Along the way, participants will learn about participant. Participants must wear closed- will be provided for this fun hands-on walk. the beautiful wildlife that lives in and around toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson (7/2) the water. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses must be with an adult participant. Participants and wearing clothes that can get wet. Space Tuesday, July 27, 6 a.m. – p.m. are required to bring a life jacket, paddle, is limited. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., SELF-GUIDED: and paddleboard, wear closed-toe shoes and Munroe Falls (7/20) be able to swim. We suggest bringing water, STORYBOOK TRAIL sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and wearing Saturday, July 3, – 2:30 p.m. Bring the family for some exercise and fun clothes that can get wet. Space is limited. NATURE’S LIQUID GOLD exploration with a self-guided story trail SC/Boathouse: 57 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton based on the book “The Little Mole Who (7/7) Join a naturalist Went in Search of Whodunit.” This program as we celebrate the honeybee! will be available on Downy Loop Trail from July Wednesday, July 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 27 through August . WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Discover how Hudson TEEN ART: DESIGNER MUGS they communicate Let’s get crafty and make personalized through dance and designer mugs. Teens will also learn about other fascinating wildlife, capturing the colors and materials behaviors as they found in nature. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 make nature’s Harrington Rd., Akron (7/6) liquid gold. Who knows, maybe we will all get a taste! LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/8)
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Sunday, August 8, – 3 p.m. WOODLAND MUSHROOMS A walk in the woods often reveals wonders of nature otherwise overlooked. Join a naturalist on a hike to discover the beauty, variety and interesting ecology of mushrooms. Sturdy shoes, bug spray and drinking water are strongly advised. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/30)
Monday, August 9, – 2:30 p.m. CREEK WALK FOR KIDS Kids and their adult companions get hands-on in the creek to search for insects, amphibians, fish and even fossils! Please dress to get wet and wear closed-toe shoes. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield (7/30)
Wednesday, August , 9 – a.m. DRAWING OUTDOORS Bring your pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome.
Wednesday, August 4 Children must be accompanied by an adult AUGUST a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for the duration of the program. Portable chairs and drinking water are recommended. PICNIC HIKE Program will be canceled during inclement
Bring along a sack lunch and beverage to weather. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Sunday, August , 6 a.m. – p.m. enjoy during our hike. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Akron (7/3) SELF-GUIDED: EYE SPY Townsend Rd., Richfield (7/26) Hit the trail any time during the month of Wednesday, August , 0 – a.m. August for a nature-themed game of Eye Wednesday, August 4, 7 – 8 p.m. SNAKES FOR KIDS Spy! Begin by downloading or printing this VIRTUAL: TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT month’s Eye Spy list from our “Publications Join us on Seneca Deck to learn fun facts & Downloads” page, then enjoy a stroll along Calling all teens: Gather friends, assemble about snakes. You might even get to meet Prairie Trail in search of colorful flowers, your A-Team and join us virtually to test your one! FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron butterflies, birds and more along the way. You nature trivia skills! Which Ohio mammal can (8/2) can also complete your search using the July hear a watch ticking from a football field Instagram post (@summitmetroparks). Bring away? Compete to answer this question and more! Zoom meeting ID: 844 4934 0865 a camera to document your finds. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. Friday, August 6, 8 – 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August , – 3 p.m. SUNSET HIKE & FIRE WILL IT RAIN? THE CLOUDS Join a naturalist for a stroll through the field SAY NOPE! to watch a beautiful sunset. Afterward, enjoy hearing a few nighttime myths and legends Who needs Doppler radar when you can around a campfire. LP/Nature Center: 9999 read the clouds? Join a naturalist as we Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/26) learn why to heed the saying “red sky in the morning, sailors take warning,” what causes tornados and what to look for during a storm. Saturday, August 7 Learn what big marshmallows in the sky mean 0 – :30 a.m. & 2 – :30 p.m. and learn why alto cirrus clouds are a sign of TWO-WHEEL INTERPRETATION incoming weather. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Join a naturalist on this casually paced (8-2 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/25) mph) bike ride. We will travel 0.8 miles total along the Bike & Hike Trail with a turnaround stop at Brandywine Falls. Bring your own bike. Helmets are required. BHT/Barlow: 33 Barlow Rd., Hudson (7/27)
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What exactly is a bee? Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can discover these amazing, misunderstood insects that are so important to our world. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Thursday, August 5, 6 – 7 p.m. (7/25) FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, August 4, 0 – a.m. & – 2 p.m. (8/9) LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Wednesday, August , 2:30 – p.m. Wednesday, August Saturday, August 4, 7:30 – 9 p.m. VIRTUAL: BALLOFLEX 4:30 – 6 p.m. & 6:30 – 8 p.m. HAUNTED CLINTON HIKE Get fit while you sit! Enjoy an online TRY IT: DISC GOLF Do you like strange and spooky things? There exercise session with a certified BalloFlex Looking to get outside and try something is an eeriness to some local myths and some instructor. BalloFlex is a seated workout that new? Disc golf might be for you! Join us at the say they can even hear a baby crying. Hike incorporates the elements of dance and Silver Creek Disc Golf Course, where we’ll with a naturalist to learn some history and fitness together in a safe, low impact and fun have discs to loan and tips for a successful local legends. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., system. It is designed for all ages and abilities! outing on the green. SC/Cross Country: 4579 Clinton (8/7) Zoom meeting ID: 742 857 8939 Medina Line Rd., Norton (8/3)
Wednesday, August , – 2 p.m. Wednesday, August , 7 – 8 p.m. VIRTUAL: NATURE DRAWING VIRTUAL: PURPLE MARTINS FOR ADULTS TAKE FLIGHT Join our interpretive artist for this It’s a bird cyclone! Join us online to discover entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. the magical and mysterious story of the No experience is necessary; all you need are charismatic purple martin that mesmerizes pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A paddlers at Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants each year! Zoom meeting ID: 873 060 5402 after registering. (7/3) Thursday, August 2, 0 – :30 a.m. SKETCH AND TREK Want to connect with nature through art? Adults, come out and hike a portion of the trail for artistic inspiration and learn techniques to improve your sketches. Bring Saturday, August 4, 9:30 – p.m. a pencil and paper and we’ll help your inner MOTHS OF MANY COLORS artist shine! GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron (8/6) Join a Summit Metro Parks naturalist and Dr. Lara Roketenetz from The University of Akron to explore the variety and beauty of Friday, August 3, 8 – 0 p.m. our local moths. Bring a flashlight and camera NATURE AT NIGHT if you’d like to take photos. Meet at the Field Agile amphibians, observant owls, mysterious Station, past the main parking lot off Ira Road moths…who knows what we’ll find! Family and down the lane to the second house. Bath groups are invited to grab a flashlight and Nature Preserve: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath (8/6) walk between a series of nocturnal stations to catch a glimpse of nighttime critters. Meet Sunday, August 5, 0 – a.m.; at Hilltop Shelter. CV/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga a.m. – 2 p.m.; 2 – p.m. St., Akron Wednesday, August , – :30 p.m. TRY IT: KAYAKING Join us to try kayaking! Enjoy a relaxed session Saturday, August 4, 2 – 2 p.m. FACEBOOK LIVE: SUMMER to see what this water sport is like and try WILDFLOWERS NATURE ART FOR TEENS maneuvering out on the water. Minimum Thinking of adding a pop of color to your Do you have a creative spirit? Teens ages 3 age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult landscape? Join us online to discover a to 7 are invited to join our interpretive artist participant. Participants must wear closed- kaleidoscope of native wildflowers and learn for lessons in nature-inspired art. This is a toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest the benefits of their beauty to your yard, drop-off program. Please dress for a mess. bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses pollinators and more. Bring any questions FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron and wearing clothes that can get wet. Space you may have to this live broadcast. (8/9) is limited. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., facebook.com/summitmetroparks Munroe Falls (8/0)
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Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. VIRTUAL: THE SCIENCE BYO KAYAKING: OF SUNSETS PURPLE MARTINS Join us online to discover why the intersection Do you have your own kayak and want to see of sunlight, atmosphere and particles is truly an amazing natural phenomenon? Paddle with breathtaking. We’ll talk best viewing locations naturalists to observe what appears to be a just in time for you to catch the 8:28 p.m. tornado of tens of thousands of birds settling sunset at a park near you! Zoom meeting into their roost for the night to rest for their ID: 87 305 6094 migration south. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult participant. Thursday, August 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Participants are required to bring a life jacket, paddle and registered kayak, wear closed- CANAL HISTORY toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest Ever wonder what it was like to live on a canal bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses boat? From fist fights to leaks patched with and wearing clothes that can get wet. Space is manure, we’ll connect with the past through limited. NR/Lot C6: 694 Christman Rd., Green stories of the daily challenges boatmen faced. (8/5) Monday, August 6, 9 – 0:30 a.m. SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron (8/4) TOP O’ THE WORLD Saturday, August 2, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 20, 3 – 5 p.m. HISTORY HIKE FULL MOON HIKE Discover the area’s rich local history and DRAGONS & DAMSELS Join us as we hike under enjoy the view as we hike from the Top O’ Join a naturalist to learn basic ID tips and why the sky by the light of the The World Area along portions of Adam Run dragonflies and damselflies are so important blue moon. This month’s Trail. HH/Top O’ the World: 285 Bath Rd., to the ecosystem. We’ll search the Seven full moon also is known Cuyahoga Falls (8/2) Ponds Area of the nature preserve to see as the “Sturgeon Moon.” how many species we can find. LP/Tinkers Come discover the majesty Tuesday, August 7, 6 a.m. – p.m. Creek SNP: 230 Old Mill Rd., Aurora (8/4) of the full moon while our SELF-GUIDED: walk is illuminated by its Friday, August 20, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. glow. LP/Nature Center: STORYBOOK TRAIL 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg Bring the family out for NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK some exercise and fun Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with Sunday, August 22, – 3 p.m. exploration with a self- a certified instructor and a naturalist to learn guided story trail based paddle strokes, safety and to see wildlife POLLINATORS AND on the book “In the around the water. Minimum age is 3; ages THEIR PLANTS 3 to 7 must be with an adult participant. Tall, Tall Grass.” This Join a naturalist as we hike the trail looking Participants must wear closed-toe shoes program is available at the interactions between pollinators and and be able to swim. We suggest bringing along Bluebird Trail from August 7 through their host plants. Flies, beetles, bees and water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and August 22. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., butterflies all play a key role as pollinators of wearing clothes that can get wet. Fee includes: Twinsburg native plants. Nets, magnifiers and jars will instruction and loan of kayak, paddle and be supplied so participants can see these personal flotation device. Space is limited. Wednesday, August 8, 0 – :30 a.m. interesting creatures up close and at work. Cost: $5/person. NR/Lot C6: 694 Christman We suggest bringing a hat and sunscreen. NATURE JOURNALING Rd., Green (8/) $ LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring (8/6) lesson in nature journaling as a technique for practicing mindfulness. The program will begin on Seneca Deck. Please bring a chair Wednesday, August 25, 9 – a.m. and drawing materials. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., DRAWING OUTDOORS Akron (8/3) Bring your pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. Wednesday, August 8, – 2 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult VIRTUAL: NATURE JOURNALING for the duration of the program. Portable chairs and drinking water are recommended. Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring Program will be canceled during inclement lesson in nature journaling as a technique for weather. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., practicing mindfulness. A Zoom invitation Akron (8/7) will be emailed to participants after registering. (8/3)
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Friday, August 27, 9:30 – 0 a.m. Sunday, August 29, 2 – 3 p.m. SUMMER NATURE TALES FALL HIKING SPREE KICK-OFF Young children and their adult companions Get a head start on the 58th annual Fall will enjoy this interactive, summer-themed Hiking Spree and meet a naturalist and story time intended for ages 8 months to 3 mascots at Tuscarawas Meadows at Firestone years. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning Metro Park. Hiking forms will be available and by exploring the park after the program. Fall Hiking Spree t-shirts will be for sale. To LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg receive your hiking shield, all other hikes must (8/20) be completed 9/ through /30. F/Tuscarawas
Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron g Wednesday, August 25, 0 – a.m. Saturday, August 28 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS 9:30 – :30 a.m. & – 3 p.m. Join us on the Seneca Deck to learn some SUMMIT LAKE KAYAK interesting facts about butterflies. Then go for a short hike over to the garden to see Paddle in the “Heart of Akron” at Summit which butterflies we can spot. FASN/Seneca Lake to learn what historical treasures helped Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/6) build this community. This program is led by a certified instructor and a naturalist. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult Wednesday, August 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. participant. Participants must wear closed- STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING: toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest PURPLE MARTINS bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses Paddle with naturalists to observe what and wearing clothes that can get wet. Fee appears to be a tornado of tens of thousands includes instruction and loan of kayak, paddle of birds settling into their roost for the night and personal flotation device. Space is limited. to rest for their migration south. Minimum Cost: $5/person. SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an (8/9) $ adult participant. We suggest bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and wearing Saturday, August 28, – 2:30 p.m. clothes that can get wet. Space is limited. HIKE FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Cost: $5/person. NR/Lot C6: 694 Christman Hike the challenging Deer Run Trail at a Rd., Green (8/5) $ vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Be Sunday, August 29, a.m. – 2 p.m.; prepared for a lot of stairs! Beginners are 2 – p.m.; – 2 p.m. Thursday, August 26 welcome but talk to your doctor before TRY IT: STAND-UP 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. & 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. beginning a new exercise routine. ONW/Trail PADDLEBOARDING Lot: 2550 Martin Rd., Bath (8/20) TRY IT: ARCHERY Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding. Come Participants ages 9 and older can sign up for a enjoy a relaxed session to see what this water 45-minute time slot to try archery. Beginning sport is like and try maneuvering out on the and practiced archers are welcome. All water. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must equipment is provided, and participants must be with an adult participant. Participants must be 50 inches or taller. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (8/2) We suggest bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and wearing clothes that can Thursday, August 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. get wet. Space is limited. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 BYO KAYAKING: Hametown Rd., Norton (8/23) PURPLE MARTINS Monday, August 30, 9 – p.m. Do you have your own kayak and want to see an amazing natural phenomenon? Paddle with Saturday, August 28, 6 – 7 p.m. SIGHTS AND SOUNDS naturalists to observe what appears to be a VIRTUAL KINDEREALM: OF THE NIGHT tornado of tens of thousands of birds settling BUMBLEBEES & FRIENDS Join a naturalist to hunt the fields and forest into their roost for the night to rest for their What exactly is a bee? Children ages 3 to 6 edges for hidden insects. Do you know what migration south. Minimum age is 3; ages and their adult companions are invited to a conehead is? How about a tree cricket? 3 to 7 must be with an adult participant. join us online to discover all about these You might even see a shooting star as we talk Participants are required to bring a life jacket, amazing, misunderstood insects that are so about some of the constellations in the sky. paddle and registered kayak, wear closed- important to our world. Zoom meeting ID: Bring a flashlight and bug spray. LP/Nature toe shoes and be able to swim. We suggest 858 6868 8370 Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (8/22) bringing water, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses and wearing clothes that can get wet. Space is limited. NR/Lot C6: 694 Christman Rd., Green (8/5)
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Stephanie Walton, Chief of Marketing & Communications
Life is full of meaningful moments. Park in Norton for “hiking, exploring, With 00 years of history, how many looking for fish in the ponds, picnics at memories have been created right here the picnic tables and in the lawn by the in your Summit Metro Parks? boathouse, and hours of discovering “The rays created the various parts of nature. When I For many residents, those priceless most magical scene.” homeschooled, we would go to Pheasant recollections include visits to the parks Run and run the loop several times. ~ Sujata Patel with their families. When her four now- We’d always stop in the pine forest as grown children were small, Sujata Patel the sun was rising and the rays created remembers visits to Silver Creek Metro the most magical scene.”
Jerry Welch feeding a chickadee Visitor Jerry Welch has similar memories at Firestone Metro Park in Akron. “I began feeding birds out of my hand at Firestone many years ago, first chickadees, then the occasional nuthatch and tufted titmouse may alight on the outstretched hand for a nibble of sunflower seeds,” he shared. “Many fond memories of taking my young daughter there decades ago to feed the birds from her tiny hand!”
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summitmetroparks.org 7 later married at the park’s Coventry Oaks Lodge, where a Summit Metro Parks ranger made them honorary “junior rangers,” complete with badges. “Now, every year for the last 5, we have celebrated our anniversary with a dinner in the park. We hope to continue that tradition for many more years,” Paul shared.
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Or, maybe your story is a romantic one. discovered the trails of Gorge Metro As Summit County’s “back yard” for Park during the year-long renovation a century, the Metro Parks have seen of their location in Cuyahoga Falls. “It countless first dates, marriage proposals was a time to relax, hike in peace and and weddings. Sand Run Metro Park quiet, and a time for us to talk or come neighbor Meghan Meeker told us the up with ideas for our new business.” “This fall he and I will parks “made me fall in love with the city, Several years later, the Hovans still enjoy have hiked the fall spree for were the backdrop for falling in love hiking the trails with their dog Stout and two children. “Whether hiking in the 57 consecutive years.” with my husband, and now they are the literal back yard of my first home. My
~ Linda Knight husband Scott Roger and I got married at the old Wadsworth Shelter on October , 20. We had what many of our friends and family still refer to as the most magical wedding ceremony ever.”
Summit Metro Parks volunteer Paul Schweigert met his wife Christine online in 999 and scheduled their first date at Firestone Metro Park in Akron. They
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snow or sun, Summit Metro Parks offers Hovan family beautiful trails to find nature and enjoy the outdoors,” they shared.
Perhaps your special memories are linked to events and programs hosted by the Metro Parks. Local resident Linda Knight completed the Fall Hiking Spree with her parents, grandparents and siblings for nearly 30 years and continues the tradition with one of her brothers to this day. “This fall he and I will have hiked the fall spree for 57 consecutive years. I have hiked the Spree for All dozens of free, naturalist-led programs since its inception in 2004. This year life? To tell us your Summit Metro will mark 7 years for me. I have enjoyed hosted by the park district each month. Parks story, visit the centennial website watching the parks evolve over the last “In 966, Mrs. Thomas, my third- at summitmetroparks100.org/share- half century.” grade teacher at Annunciation School, your-stories. There you’ll find writing recommended me for the Akron prompts and a sample story to get the We’ve even heard from those who Metropolitan Parks’ School of the Woods creative juices flowing. From your participated in School of the Woods, program. This week-long summer day friends at Summit Metro Parks, thank an early version of what later became camp was held at Seiberling School in you for a century of memories and Goodyear Heights,” shared Jim Nicholas. milestones. “A typical day included classroom activities and a bus trip to one of our local parks. I remember the trip Enter to win to Seiberling Nature Center being a big deal.” CentennialSMP Merchandise! Beginning July 3, share your Summit Our community is what makes Metro Parks story using the hashtag Summit Metro Parks so special and #MySMPstory on Instagram. we want to hear from you! Have the Contest rules available at summitmetroparks100.org/share-your-stories. Metro Parks made an impact in your
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