Springfield Bog Metro Park

Springfield Bog Metro Park opened January 5, 2011. Over the next few years, visitors will see quite a change as more than 40 varieties of prairie plants transform the former farmland. Activities include hiking and picnicking.

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    (330) 867-5511

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    summitmetroparks.org

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Address

1400 Portage Line Rd. Akron , OH 44312 United States

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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County

The bogs were named for the Young family that settled here in 1877.

Metro Parks, Serving Summit County

Though the prairie will take years to fully develop, the easy Prairie Trail leads visitors from the parking lot into what could become a birding hotspot.

Ryan Gates

Beautiful place for an evening walk.

Brian Layman

Bug spray is a very good idea

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