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Greetings!   

 

There's something for everyone this September in your Metro Parks. The 48th Annual Fall Hiking Spree continues through November 30. Stunning fall colors will begin to appear in our 14 parks later in the month and naturalists will offer seasonal programs for all ages and interests.

 

See you on the trails,

 

Metro Parks, Serving Summit County

Your Back Yard for 90 Years


90 Years
 

September Outdoor Almanac

Many trees, like maples, ashes and black gum, begin to show their fall colors. The last wildflower blooms of asters and goldenrods (pictured) add even more color to open fields. Migrating birds are heading to warmer climates in South America and the Caribbean. Thousands of visitors hit the trails for the annual Fall Hiking Spree.

Goldenrod


Fall Hiking Spree 

Hike at least eight designated trails, September 1 through November 30, to receive hiking rewards, which are FREE to Summit County residents. Hiking forms are available at the visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, the park district's administrative offices, all Acme Fresh Market stores and on the park district's website. For more information, call 330-865-8065.  

 

Fall Hiking Spree 


Programs & Events

More than 50 FREE programs are available in September. Enjoy an evening of music around a campfire, discover nature's treasures and celebrate creatures with eight legs during SpiderFest. For details, download our quarterly Programs & Events Guide.

Programs

90th Anniversary Exhibit

 

See historic photographs, artifacts and more during a special exhibit celebrating the park district's 90th anniversary, now through December 31 at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm.

Signal Tree 1960s

Fall Family Outings

 

Autumn comes to life with FREE hayrides, bonfires, storytellers, live music and more during these family friendly events.

 

Saturday, October 1, 6 - 9 p.m.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park 

2077 Newton St., Akron

 

Saturday, October 8, 6 - 9 p.m.

Silver Creek Metro Park 

5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

 

Fall Family Outings 



Featured Trail: Chippewa Trail 

Mature trees along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail have grown from thousands of seedlings planted by Girl Scout troops between 1967 and 1983. The 624-acre Silver Creek Metro Park is tucked away in a quiet, rural area in Norton.

Chippewa Trail


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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
330-867-5511
In This Issue
Outdoor Almanac
Fall Hiking Spree
Programs & Events
90th Anniversary Exhibit
Fall Family Outings
Featured Trail: Chippewa
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