This is a wonderful outdoor park facility! Featuring a large variety of courts (basketball, sand…read morevolleyball, tennis), large grass soccer complex, multiple covered pavilions, kid playground, restroom pavilions, & trails! Exploring the trails were the reason we came to this location this afternoon. We did bring our dogs and kept them on leash the full time without any issues! The dogs loved the fresh air & being in nature. If possible I would deduct a half star for the user friendliness of the trails. The trails intertwined, overlapped, & were not marked well for first timers. There was a post with multiple trails at the start & a map. However, there were not any other markers after, even when the trails overlapped & intersected. Overall a wonderful location!! Just plan some extra time to trouble shoot the trails if your a first timer like we were!

This review is going to be limited to the disc golf course. On the plus side, the course is well…read moremarked and easy to navigate. On the negative side, the fairways are very narrow and anything that beers off will have you climbing through bramble. All in all a fun course but there are better nearby.

So pretty. Especially in summer when the pond in the flower section is in full bloom.read more

This park was well rated with a perfect prior to my tour at Castle Noel. …read more Summit Metro Parks; were clean, scenic and well maintained . Trail markers , paved trails, even a bi monthly quaterly magazine, listing all sorts of events. This was my first visit to an Ohio park to explore, and will defintly check out other locations in the near future. The vistor center staff were friendly ; the center itself was marvelous with variety of things to explore,the tree exhibit, the bird feeding area, kids area , turtles and the akorn gift shop. The gift shop shaped in a Maple leaf, in my opinion was genuis , simple addition to center for kids and nature lovers. Fall will be approaching soon; be sure to hike and enjoy the beauty of nature with exercise and fresh air.

What an amazing park in the middle of the city! The paths are mostly paved and well taken care of…read more Even though it's next to some streets the trees mute most of the city sounds. The trails run right next to the river so you consistently have a great view. There is definitely wild life to see. We saw a crane and a racoon on our visit. Overall a very peaceful and serene spot to connect with nature. The park website has great maps to figure out where to park or get on the trail. There are a few spots you can get onto the trail to make it a short walk to the falls if that's what you're looking for.

We opted to take the Overlook Trail, which did, indeed, lead us to a great overlook! There was a…read morenice view of the forest and river, and, at the time of our visit, the equipment being set up for dam removal in the area. The trail itself also took us through the forest and past a small bog area where we saw and heard a lot of frogs. A pretty area. A small parking lot and restrooms are available near the trailhead.

We took the trail down to the dam, which it turns out they are actually preparing to remove. There…read moreis also a nearby little cave/recess which we hiked up to see. It's very pleasant in the trees. Restroom facilities and a parking lot are available near the trailhead.

So pretty. Love the sound of the waterfalls. The upper path is cool too with a stone stairway…read morethat's enclosed on both sides. It can get muddy since it's not paved. Hike back up is worse than the hike down especially after the stone cavern. Moderate difficulty.

I visited in the fall and the park was beautiful!…read more The park is located right in the middle of the town. You can easily pass the entrance. Driving thru the park they have a lot of different activities - skate park, beach , hiking, and a wedding venue. We drove back to the beach area and there are beautiful views of the lake. The beach was a good size. Lots of parking available. There is also a playground near the beach. Great for kids!

Went to the beach today. Porta potties were dirty. There was no path to walk in . Ground was very…read moreuneven. The sand was dirty. The water was dirty. Never going back there ever again. The city needs to do better of Akron.

I live near this park and have been using it for over 60 years. Here is some updated information:…read moreSwimming is no longer allowed. (for humans) Dogs can swim on Thursdays only. There is no charge to get in. The paved road around the lake has been split into a one-way driving/biking road and a with an adjacent walking lane. There is a Hike/bike trail called The Freedom Trail that borders this park. Metro Parks Summit County is going to add a connector trail between them in 2026. The Freedom Trail in this area is a rail trail, so it is pretty flat. There is an area called Tallmadge Meadows that to me is a separate park, because the two areas have very different prior ownership and history, but Metro Parks considers them to be the same park. The parking for Tallmadge Meadows is right around the corner from South River Rd. on South Main St. (Rt 91). There is also a trailhead in Munroe Falls for the Summit County Bike and Hike Trail. It is about a ¼ mile North of South River Rd and runs along the Cuyahoga River. I used to be a Firefighter/EMT in Munroe Falls and it was not unusual for us to get called out to the "Metro Park" and have to ask, "which one"? All 3 of these are great parks and I consider myself luck to live in between them.

Great spot for a going away picnic planned at the last moment. I was happy. The bathrooms were open…read moreand clean, plenty of trash, young screaming kids, sand, and stuff to do. Its COVID season, I haven't gotten out anywhere so this is the best I can do since I haven't eaten outside since Feb. This was nice but, of course, catered with my own cooking. I wish I could Yelp my own cooking, a clear 1 star.

This is a nice park for a walk/jog. We very much enjoyed exploring these Summit County Parks, and…read moreSand Run was no exception. We had a nice out and back walk through the woods on an accessible trail, but we saw on the map that there is a nice selection of other trails to explore in the future.

Quick visit on a COOOOLD Sunday morning, but saw plenty of runners/hikers, even in 20° temps!!…read more Plenty of well maintained trails, hope to come back sometime soon, with more time to explore...

Play area for younger children. Slides, swings and other equipment. Tennis courts nearby Adequate…read moreparking. Restrooms.

Although this park has an awesome hand carved Indian totem and a clean, relaxing creek running…read morethrough the woods; it's far from being my favorite park. I'm not saying don't check it out because it does have some nice features such as: a playground, tennis courts, hiking trails, Campbell's Lodge and it's usually kept pretty clean. However, I couldn't give this place a 5 star review because they are not pet friendly. Also, I realize that (sadly) someone was in a head-on collision this winter and crashed into the beautiful pine trees that used to offer privacy next to the tennis courts. At the most, two trees were damaged but they decided to cut down all of them and it just looks like sh*t now. As for Campbell's Lodge, it's okay.... for Stow residents it's only $75.00 to rent so you can't beat that! And I'll admit, the pics on their site make the interior of the building look like American cheese exploded on every wall (it's not that bad in person, trust me). But if you're looking for a more higher-end facility then this probably wouldn't meet your standards. Otherwise, it's a cute little place in an over crowded city...great for a date or just to clear your mind. :)

We picked up our calendar and wooden stand from Summit Metro Parks today, and it's truly something…read morespecial. The stand is made of wood, laser-cut, and then carefully hand-sanded by volunteers--each one finished with such care. The calendar itself changes monthly, with sturdy cards featuring beautiful photographs from parks all across Summit County. It's a simple piece, but beautiful in its craftsmanship and the story behind it. The young Lady at the front desk of the main office gave us all the details and a lot of information on the summit metro parks. #SummitMetroParks #SummitCounty #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #VolunteerMade #LocalLove #OhioNature #ExploreLocal #ParkLife #NatureAppreciation

The Summit Metro Parks are excellent and I've observed many improvements over the past 6 years…read moreincluding new paths and facilities. The Valley View area in Cascade Valley is a great example. The river views, kayak launch and new pavilion are perfect.