Get out and enjoy a summer day at Summit Lake on Saturday, August 9 at Summit Lake Float!
Presented by the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and Summit Metro Parks, Summit Lake Float welcomes community members to experience Summit Lake through water recreation, including kayaking, canoeing and pontoon boat rides! Through this Akron Bicentennial program, we are celebrating Summit Lake's thriving ecosystem and the neighborhood's deep roots in Akron's 200-year history. All activities are free and open to the greater Akron community in honor of Akron200!
What's a summer float without a sweet treat? Root beer floats will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m., while supplies last!
Join us for a float at the lake! Activities are scheduled as follows:
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8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Guided canoe trips with Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
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8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Kayak trips with Summit Metro Parks
(pre-registration required) -
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Kayaking open house with Summit Metro Parks
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12:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Pontoon boat rides
(first come, first served)
Click here to register through Friday, August 8!
For questions or registration assistance, please contact Meri Skiera at mskiera@ohioeriecanal.org or (330) 374-5657.
Parking is available at the Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier Street) or Reach Opportunity Center (390 W. Crosier Street). Visit the Summit Lake Park Pavilion to get checked in and receive participation instructions. All participants will be required to fill out a waiver for each activity for which they choose to participate. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian file a waiver in-person and participate in the activity with them.
- For more information on kayaking at the Summit Lake Nature Center, visit the Summit Metro Parks website.
- To learn more about guided canoe trips on Summit Lake, contact Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition at (330) 374-5657.
- For more community programs in commemoration of the Akron Bicentennial, visit their website.