Sand Run Metro Park

Sand Run Metro Park is a 998-acre park located in Akron, Ohio. Established in 1929, it is the oldest metro park in Summit County. The park features diverse terrain including wetlands, forests, and streams, providing habitats for various plant and animal species.

The park's namesake, Sand Run stream, winds through the area and can be crossed via a ford on Sand Run Parkway. The parkway itself, along with many shelters and structures in the park, was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Sand Run Metro Park offers over 14 miles of hiking trails catering to different skill levels. The Jogging Trail is particularly popular among runners and walkers. In winter, areas are available for sledding and cross-country skiing.

The park is home to a variety of flora and fauna. In spring, visitors can spot wildflowers such as large-flowered trilliums, foam flower, bloodroot, spring beauty, and trout lily. The forest canopy provides shelter for wildlife including squirrels, owls, woodpeckers, and hawks.

Sand Run Metro Park has historical significance as well. The area around Mingo Lodge was once a campsite for Indigenous peoples, and Portage Path, an important Native American trail, forms part of the park's boundary.