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Greetings!
Spring is a busy time in your Metro Parks. Migratory birds are returning, daffodils are blooming and Metro Parks crews are preparing our two swimming areas for the upcoming season.
On April 25 we will officially open the new Bike & Hike Trail realignment and parking lot expansion at Brandywine Falls. And in May we will dedicate the final section of the Towpath Trail in Summit County.
See you on the trails,
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Your Back Yard for 90 Years
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April Outdoor Almanac |
Songbirds and waterfowl arrive to nest for the summer, or to stop on their way to breeding grounds in Canada and the Arctic. Bats move from winter hibernation sites, likes the Ledges at Liberty Park, to summer homes in tree hollows and under loose bark. Male turkeys look for mates, and their gobbles can be heard throughout O'Neil Woods Metro Park.
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Mother's Day 5K |
Run with or in celebration of mom during this inaugural event, a fundraiser to benefit the Metro Parks Foundation. Jogging strollers are welcome. Advance registration is $20/person. Pre-register by April 27 for a FREE event shirt. Runners/walkers under 14 are free, but they must be registered. Sign up now at Active.com.
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Programs & Events |
More than 40 FREE programs are available in April. Search for signs of spring, enjoy a guided bird walk and cast a line during the annual Trout Derby. For details, download our monthly Programs & Events Guide.
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Nature Realm Gift Shop: Earth Week Special
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All visitors to the Nature Realm during Earth Week, April 21 to 28, receive 15% off beautiful Ohio-made recycled glass suncatchers at the gift shop, which offers eco-friendly, recycled and fair-trade items. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
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Earth Week Events |
Join us for the following programs during Earth Week, April 21 to 28.
Earth Week is a global event intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. It is celebrated in more than 175 countries. 
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Featured Trail: Quarry Trail |
The 73-acre Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park contains the deepest lock on the Ohio & Erie Canal. The Quarry Trail travels past an old quarry from which blocks of Berea sandstone were cut to build canal locks and other local structures. Watch a video about this trail on our YouTube channel.
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Download the Metro Parks |
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Enjoy the park district on your PC, Mac and more. This month's desktop is available for download.
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