Park officials will soon share plans for the first Metro Park in Hudson.
On Monday, August 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., visitors to the Hudson Library (96 Library St., Hudson) can see the plans and ask questions during an open house-style public meeting with employees from Metro Parks, Serving Summit County and the city’s parks and recreation department.
The park district is working in cooperation with city officials on the development of the 177-acre property, located at the corner of Barlow and Stow roads. It could include a two-mile loop trail for hiking, a parking lot for 50 cars, an open-air shelter, restrooms and an information kiosk.
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An anonymous donor gave Metro Parks nearly 150 acres – the start of Wood Hollow – several years ago. The property’s large, rotted beech and sugar maple trees inspired the park name, spokesperson Nathan Eppink said. The “wood hollows” are home to insects, bats, nesting birds and small mammals.
Visit summitmetroparks.org for information, or call 330-867-5511.