F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44333

330.865.8065

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Parks are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, and are free. The visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (Akron) is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission to each center is always free.

Part of Summit Metro Parks, the visitors center features 10,000 square feet with exhibits, kids' areas, live animals and Maple Leaf Gifts, a gift shop featuring branded and nature exploration items. The grounds showcase a suspension bridge over a 45-foot ravine, several gardens, plant identification, observation decks, two ponds, wetlands, hiking trails and a tall-grass prairie. Dogs are not permitted since the park is a special-use area set aside for the study and enjoyment of nature, including hand-feeding chickadees.