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Summit Lake Float
From the organizers:
Grab your sunscreen and get ready to float Summit Lake on Saturday, August 9! Presented by the Ohio & Erie Canalway 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.
Schedule of activities:
• Guided Canoe Trips with Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition (Pre-registration required): 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
• Kayak Trips with Summit Metro Parks (Pre-registration required): 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
• Kayak Trips (Open House) with Summit Metro Parks: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
• Pontoon Boat Rides (First-come, first-served): 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Lastly, what’s a summer float without a sweet treat? Root beer floats will be served starting at 9:00 A.M., while supplies last!
All activities are free and open for all members of the greater Akron community, and will take place between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Visit the Summit Lake Park Pavilion to get checked in and receive instructions for participating. Parking is available at the Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier Street) or the Reach Opportunity Center (390 W. Crosier Street).
To learn more or register for activities, visit www.ohioeriecanal.org/summit-lake-float or call (330) 374-5657. All participants will be required to fill out a wavier for each activity for which they choose to participate at the Summit Lake Park Pavilion. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian file a waiver in-person. All participants must wear a life jacket to participate.
For more community programs in commemoration of the Akron Bicentennial, visit www.akron200.org/neighborhood-events
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3186323-0
