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Greetings!
Will winter weather continue this month, or will unseasonably warm days begin to sneak in? Either way, Metro Parks offers programs and events to enjoy the Great Outdoors in February.
Are you already thinking ahead to warmer weather? Register for the 2nd annual Mother's Day 5K and run with or in celebration of mom!
See you on the trails,
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
We're Your Back Yard
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February Outdoor Almanac |
Colorful icicles drip down the rock cliffs at Gorge Metro Park, creating a stunning "Crystal Palace." Chickadees can be hand-fed at the Nature Realm. Late in the month, skunk cabbage, our earliest spring wildflower, blooms near streams and wetlands. Temperatures inside the buds heat up to 70 degrees, which melts any snow surrounding the plant.
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iNaturalist: Lower Lake Erie Region CSI
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Contribute your nature observations to the Lower Lake Erie Region Citizen Science Inventory on iNaturalist.org. Record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers and learn about the natural world. Sign up today for a free account and begin contributing your observations to our regional project!
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Winter Sports
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Metro Parks offers opportunities for winter fun, including sledding, ice skating and cross-country skiing. To learn if winter sports areas are open, call our seasonal info line (330-865-8060) or get updates via Twitter.
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Programs & Events |
More than 40 FREE programs are available in February. Explore the stunning "Crystal Palace" along the rugged Glens Trail, enjoy a winter bird hike and experience feeding time at the Nature Realm. For details, download our monthly Programs & Events Guide.
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Nature Realm Gift Shop: Valentine's Day |
Wrap up all your Valentine's Day shopping at the Nature Realm gift shop. Lovely cards, jewelry, books and gifts are available with free gift wrapping. Many items are under $20 and made in the USA! The Nature Realm is located at 1828 Smith Rd., Akron.  |
Follow us on Instagram |
The park district is now on Instagram! Follow us for beautiful images from your Metro Parks.
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Featured Trail: Towpath Trail |
The concept of restoring the towpath for use as a multipurpose trail began to emerge in the 1980s, and the first section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail opened in 1993. There are now 41 miles of this multipurpose trail in Summit County. Metro Parks manages half of that distance, from the southern boundary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the Stark County line, except about three miles in downtown Akron.
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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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