As conditions permit, cross-country skiing, ice skating and sledding can be enjoyed in several areas in the Metro Parks, and several locations are lighted for after-sunset fun.
To learn if winter sports areas are open, call 330-865-8060 or follow @metro_parks on Twitter.
Cross-country Skiing
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1) Cascade Valley Park / Chuckery Area: Chuckery Trail; 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron
2) Firestone Metro Park / Warner Road Area: Redwing Trail, Walking Course and Willow Trail; 200 E. Warner Rd., Akron
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3) Furnace Run Metro Park / Brushwood Area: Rock Creek Trail and halfway around Brushwood Lake; 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
4) Goodyear Heights Metro Park / Pioneer Area: Alder Trail; 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
5) Munroe Falls Metro Park / Lake Area: Skiing is permitted on paved surfaces, fields, and on Indian Spring Trail to Heron Pond; 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
6) Munroe Falls Metro Park / Tallmadge Meadows Area: Meadow Trail; 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge
7) Silver Creek Metro Park / Pheasant Run Area: Chippewa and Pheasant Run trails; 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
8) Springfield Bog Metro Park: Prairie Trail; 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Cross-country skiing is also possible on the 34-mile Bike & Hike Trail, the district’s 22.4 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and the 4-mile Freedom Trail in Tallmadge. For trailhead locations, please call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.
Ice Skating
1) Furnace Run Metro Park / Brushwood Lake (lighted); 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
2) Gorge Metro Park / Main Entrance (lighted); 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
3) Sand Run Metro Park / Big Bend Area (lighted); 1337 Merriman Rd., Akron
Sledding
1) Cascade Valley Park / Oxbow Area (lighted); 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron
2) Firestone Metro Park / Warner Road Area; 200 E. Warner Rd., Akron
3) Firestone Metro Park / Tuscarawas Meadows Area; 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
4) Furnace Run Metro Park / Brushwood Area; 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
5) Goodyear Heights Metro Park / Main Entrance (lighted); 2077 Newton St., Akron
6) Munroe Falls Metro Park / Lake Area (lighted); 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
7) Sand Run Metro Park / North Hawkins Area (lighted); 800 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron
Visitors must bring their own equipment.
Most park areas are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted.