Munroe falls
Metro Park
From the lake front to its fields and forests, Munroe Falls Metro Park offers a variety of landscapes and activities to explore.
Before Summit Metro Parks purchased 222 acres from the Renner family in 1978, John Renner owned and operated a swim park on what is now Munroe Falls Metro Park. In the 1930s, the family built a two-room summer cabin and dug a small fishing lake near the present park entrance. By 1935, they had constructed a house and lived there year-round.
In 2007, Summit Metro Parks acquired the adjacent 287-acre property that formerly contained the County Home, an institution that housed those considered mentally ill or who had no other family to care for them. It operated as a working farm until it was razed in 1978. Upon the park district’s acquisition, native wildflower plantings transformed the land into thriving prairie. Native tree plantings during the park district’s centennial aim to return part of the prairie to forest.
Today, the park’s sandy, acidic soil allows the growth of flora that is typically uncommon in Summit County. Blueberries, shiny club moss, ground pine and a colony of Ohio haircap moss flourish here. Beavers, frogs, turtles, salamanders and crayfish are seen in both Beaver and Heron ponds.
Explore the park
Munroe Falls Metro Park offers many trails and activities for you to explore. All areas are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., unless otherwise noted. We have also provided a key to help you find the perfect trail.
Trail Classes: A = Multipurpose | B = Accessible* | C = Basic | D = Primitive** | E = Bridle Trail
Ratings: 1 = Easy | 2 = Moderate | 3 = Difficult
*Flat, easy trail or section with asphalt or crushed limestone surface. ** Rugged and challenging with uneven surfaces and steep, narrow routes
Lake Area
- A – Multipurpose
- B – Accessible*
- C – Basic
- D – Primitive**
- E – Bridle
Inside the Lake Area near the sled hill, Indian Spring Trail passes its namesake spring before looping back through two types of forests. On its way, the trail also passes by wetlands, ponds and a stream.
- A – Multipurpose
- B – Accessible*
- C – Basic
- D – Primitive**
- E – Bridle
Enjoy safe, scenic views of Munroe Falls Lake while traveling along this trail, which utilizes a portion of the parkway. The trail is ADA accessible and plowed during winter, making it a great year-round option for all visitors.
Tallmadge Meadows Area
- A – Multipurpose
- B – Accessible*
- C – Basic
- D – Primitive**
- E – Bridle
The short Meadow Loop is a flat, easy trail that can be enjoyed by users with wheelchairs, walkers, canes and strollers.
- A – Multipurpose
- B – Accessible*
- C – Basic
- D – Primitive**
- E – Bridle
From the parking lot of the Tallmadge Meadows Area, Meadow Trail passes by the County Home cemetery before traveling through woods, shrub thicket, wetland woods and its namesake meadow. Signs of coyotes can often be seen while hiking through the meadow.
Photo Gallery
View photos of Munroe Falls Metro Park’s past and present, scenery and visitors.
Events in Summit Metro Parks
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From kayaking to birdwatching, we’ve got you covered. Explore the calendar to find and register for upcoming events and programs.
