COOL WINTER FUN AWAITS VISITORS TO THE METRO PARKS

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

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

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.