I've been coming to this park & trail for years and it never disappoints! It's even better when you…read morecan go with your brothers/family.

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.

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.

This Park was absolutely amazing and beautiful. The hiking trails and pond had spectacular views…read more It was such a beautiful place to hike, view and explore.

Looking for a great place to walk this fall? Goodyear Metro Park, Alder Pond trail, is an easy…read moreloop! All dogs must be leashed.

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.

This is a great park with wonderful hiking trail (2.2 miles), a pretty good swimming pond (lake)…read moreand fantastic picnic areas w/ BBQ pits and tables. The swimming area has life guards and an aid station. It is $5.00 / person and is open most days with fairly long hours. The hiking trail usually has someone doing some cross country running. But, it is hilly. However the trail difficulty is not too bad.

I saw that this little gem has 2 stars and an unfair review so I thought I would throw in my two…read morecents. This will always be my favorite little park. And it's a popular place. I used to live right next to Brust Park and would go there almost every day and in every season. You can never go wrong. By the parking area is an overlook looking at the Cuyahoga River. Which smells so fresh and clean. Walk the paved path (running along the river) East towards Kent or west towards Cuyahoga Falls/Silver Lake. You can make a left going west and end up in waterworks park, equally as gorgeous. It kind of seems like it's all the same park to me. Going west will also take you past a large pond that people fish in and there is often a blue heron hanging out there. There are many opportunities to get close to the river and many little trails off the beaten path that you can explore. There's always people kayaking. This park is so inspiring and I still make it a point to go out of my way to go here even though I live 30 minutes away now. As far as facilities go, there is a nice bathroom at the entrance and you can find more at waterworks a short way down the path. As far as the other review stating a junkyard exploded I have no idea what that is referring to. The park is scenic and clean, yes it does go behind some houses, but nice ones at that and I never felt that it took away from the experience. Also I don't recall there being ample trash cans for dog waste but I don't have a dog. I know there are at least a few trash cans going west. I wouldnt knock this place just for that though. I hope if you get the chance to enjoy this park that you love it as much as I do.

What a cool park with a scenic railway that comes through the area - waterfalls, woodlands and all…read morethe things you would expect for a national park to have - plus it's close to the city(ites) of Akron and Cleveland! I have driven through several times as I work in the area. It's a beautiful site and so refreshing to drink in the natural beauty and enjoy a fresh relief from work!

Cuyahoga Valley wasn't so much a National Park as it was a collection of overgrown back yards that…read moreyou had to drive between. The layout of the "park" makes it feel like a constellation of loosely connected pockets of nature in an otherwise developed suburb. I visited the major sites, including Brandywine Falls, Beaver Marsh, and the Ledges. They were fine, some decent hikes and views of different natural formations. Did I feel like I was seeing something truly unique, a natural wonder? No. Of the 20+ parks I've been to, Cuyahoga Valley struck me as the most ordinary and least cohesive experience thus far.

Beautiful place to enjoy a run on the trail. It is never crowded and plenty of parking!read more

I recently found this cute and quaint park in Wadsworth, and I'm happy I did. I came here for a…read moreshort run on the trail and loved the scenery. The trail itself is a little over one mile paved from end-to-end. If you find yourself aching for more mileage, you can easily continue onto the neighborhood sidewalks. I found the entire park and the length of the trail well maintained, mowed, pruned, and litter-free. There's an event space, aptly named The Trolley Line House. It has the cutest signage featuring a model trolley and the exterior is decorated for fall. There's a bicycle parking rack and maintenance station for basic repairs or tube changes. Down by the parking area is a large picnic pavilion with four tables and electrical outlets. On the other side of the event house is a fire pit and I'd love to join a gathering here. All in all, it's a truly great little park. Can't wait to see if the trail gets extended - I'd be here even more if it was.

Interesting park for kiddos! All wooden playsets & things!…read more They have a wooden tractor (why we went there) my son loved it! A big tire swing. A turf hill you can slide or roll down. A climbing net going back up that hill. & a slide going down that same hill. Along with steps, mommas lol Picnic tables under a cool roof. Dog walking park also! Saw lots of people walking their dogs. Looks like a lot of pretty trails, but we didn't experience those. All play areas are visible from closest picnic area, except the bottom of the turf slide hill. 4 stars due to it being on the smaller side, but my kids really enjoyed it. Mostly stayed at the turf hill though & the tractor. Wouldn't make a long trip here as kiddos might get bored after awhile. But def nice if close for picnics, short play, or dog walks!

Amazing park! Has a picnic area that's covered, very dog friendly. Has paved trails but the nature…read moretrails are the main attraction. (My review from Google Map)