Summit Lake Nature Center in Akron
Took my dog out for a walk in the new town we moved to.was floored on how much litter can be in one small lake.i wonder if people even care...its truly sad to see our environment being taken care of in this manner.
Fabalous place. Nice place to take a break on your bike ride on the Towpath
This 2,600-square-foot facility is housed in a former pump house for the City of Akron. It was donated to the park service by the city and has been full renovated. The interior space includes exhibits — created with input from the community — highlighting the area’s people, history and natural resources.The center also includes outdoor gardening opportunities and a second-floor programming space with views of the lake. Naturalist-led programs emphasize water-based recreation, urban gardening and wildlife education.The exterior also features a fishing pier and a lakeside trail. Theres even one of the old water pumps featured as you enter from the parking lot.
Its not just that the newly opened Summit Lake Nature Center is a beautiful destination along the Towpath, or that they restored a historic former pump house. I love that Summit Metro Parks worked so closely with residents of Summit Lake to actually listen to what they wanted. Thats what makes this place so special.
I enjoyed the “In the Garden” chat. Very helpful and informative.
Great addition to Summit Metro parks. Reninvigorated old pump house is very inviting. Would like to return with a friend to bike on towpath. My mother would like to have seen even more Summit Beach history, memorabilia. Heres to 100 more years of the parks!
They need to clean it up still to much trash and other things that should have been handled.
Love this place. The staff is very knowledgeable and loves their job.
Nice renovation of an old water pump house. Top floor offers a nice view of the lake. Staff friendly and helpful.
It was just like my old man said: scummit lakeSo much garbage in the water and all around. I walked a ways in both directions to find an area to let my pup go in the water but couldnt find an inch of waters edge where food wrappers and bottles werent collecting. So that sucked.
Its a great place to visit !!
Nice walking and biking trail. Beautiful lake view. Plenty of parking but....no benches.
This is a very open place. Very informative exhibits. Great place to take the family to learn more about Summit Lake.
Just opened. Yet another amazing space to learn the history and enjoy the nature that is Summit County. Thanks to the City of Akron and Summit County Metroparks.
I love nature and history. ..this is a place with a lot of history about Summit Lake! And yes the lake is clean!!
Really nice place to visit and they had the cleanest public restroom I have ever seen.
Wasnt open yet but cant wait to go see whats inside!
Very nice people work there.
My uncle lives down there
Ive seen and learned things that Ive never knew about Akron
Just opened and a great museum to learn the history of the area. Right on the lake and Towpath trail.
This place is wonderful and the workers there are so nice !!
Beautiful renovated building with great views on the second floor!
Very informative talk about gardening, we learned alot.
Beautiful place with a great view!
Grand opening was a good time and nice friendly folks there to help out
Doesnt officially open till July but looks cool
Amazing people and wonderful park space
Beautiful a beautiful place to observe nature and its finest
Cant wait to fish this area.
It was wonderful! So informative and inspiring!
Is very clean
Great nature center
What a nice park.
So Nice ! 🌼 Keep it going Akron 🌻
So beautiful cant wait to see the addition.
Very scenic.....
My hooe
Beautiful with informative staff
It was ok
Never a dull moment
Absolutely beautiful
Fishing
A secret on Summit Lake
Total reviews rating 4.6
54 Reviews for Summit Lake Nature Center 2023:
Review №1
2021-07-18What a fantastic place to visit and learn about the Summit Lake area as well as the plants and animals that call this place home!The building was a former pump house owned by the City of Akron. They donated the building to the Summit County Metroparks and they have done a fantastic job of converting a building that an eyesore along the towpath to a place that is inviting and educational.Inside are exhibits of the plants an animals as well as information about the history of the building and the surrounding area (Formerly Summit Lake Park). Upstairs is a room that can be used for educational purposes and provides a great view of the lake and area.Out side is a community garden and some exhibits of the pumps that used to be inside the building.There is plenty of parking. But the building sits right next to the bike path. So you can easily enjoy the nature center while exploring the bike path.Definitely worth a visit.
Review №2
2022-06-19I had the opportunity to take a guided canoe ride on Summit Lake and it was an amazing experience! The guides were very nice and really took their time to ensure that we felt safe the entire time we were out. Dan ( I believe is name) discussed the different birds in the area and water and was very knowledgeable! I suggest everyone go out and take advantage of this FREE experience!
Review №3
2022-03-10Was nice to take my little one and dog because we were the only ones there. The trail and water a so littered 😞like everywhere else around here is
Review №4
2022-04-30Summit Lake area is a hidden gem! This area gets stereo typed and constant negative talk about the area!! The AKA hood/ghetto!This makes my blood boil because the truth is completely different! If you live here and become apart of our community then youll see how AMAZING Summit Lake area loves thy neighbor and offers a tremendous amount to you. Fun..education..resources..food bank..daily hot lunch..job programs..dance/exercise class computer lab.. stem lab.. Basketball court inside and outside..W.I.C. program..daycare...nature center has many types of activities, classes and programs plus much much more! All that is indoors step outside into our park area right next to the beautiful lake and enjoy grills... fire pits.. picnic tables..playground.. Multiple trash cans and ample amount of lighting, we even have a pavilion! There is a soccer and baseball field here. We have Farmers Market, kayaking available concession stand coming this summer multiple park benches throughout the trail and docks to fish off of! Why? How? because Summit Lake has worked hard last few years at bettering this neighborhood through people who believe Summit Lake area truly is a beautiful place to live! Because of this positive energy and mother nature our lake has done a remarkable job at cleaning out all the pollution the rubber factors caused, to where you safely can fish, boat and enjoy the lake! My personal favorite thing is the priceless beauty of mother natures peace, tranquility, hearing the birds and seeing the wild flowers and the butterflies they attract while the sun glistens off the lake!! The pictures youll capture down here will amaze you! I promise you if you take time to come visit the heart of Summit Lake area your heart will fall in love and make you a real believer that Summit Lake is that hidden gem and not the stereo type of negative pessimist!!
Review №5
2022-03-17Very nice and helpful/knowledgeable staff. Great to see they were able to repurpose the old pump house. Great place for birding, especially waterfowl during migration!
Review №6
2022-03-29Needs to be cleaned up, lots of liter, otherwise a beautiful not crowded nature experience.
Review №7
2022-06-15Nice to walk on the boardwalk over the water
Review №8
2022-03-31It was a nice clean facility. Lots of space and cute activities for the kids along with interesting info about the area.
Review №9
2019-11-21Going to be a great place when its done... pressure washed call Yoders Painting & Basement Waterproofing
Review №10
2021-10-24Job well done! Beautiful views of Summit Lake. Beautifully restored pumphouse. The pictures and history was informative. My phone battery was really low and I regret not getting photos, but Im sure Ill be back!