Activities
Photography
A tree lined river with a snowy bank
Capture the beauty of Summit Metro Parks through your camera’s lens.
Photography in the Metro Parks
With beautiful scenes in each location throughout the seasons, Summit Metro Parks encourages the use of personal cameras, provided the photography does not interfere with park operations and visitation.
Amateur photographers are invited to submit their photos annually for a photography exhibit displayed in the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm from January to May.
Suggested Photography Locations
Summit Metro Parks offers a variety of beautiful settings for photo sessions. Some particularly scenic locations include the following.
Photography Guidelines
- Summit Metro Parks does not permit the use of its name, image or logo for commercial purposes without prior approval. Arrangements to film, tape, record, photograph or create artistic renderings or displays must be made in advance by submitting a special-use permit.
- Please note that group photography, professional photography and photography for commercial purposes are prohibited at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Liberty Park Nature Center and Summit Lake Nature Center.
- Professional photography sessions for weddings and other special occasions are welcomed at all other parks, with an approved special-use permit.