Summit Lake Residents Break Ground on Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail

Akron, Ohio, October 25, 2022 — Today, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the City of Akron and residents of the Summit Lake neighborhood, held a groundbreaking celebration…
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Akron Children’s Hospital donates $2.5 million to Akron Civic Commons Play Loop

Akron Children’s Hospital donates $2.5 million to Akron Civic Commons Play Loop    Akron, OH (September 7, 2022) –  Akron Children’s Hospital has donated $2.5 million to the Akron Civic Commons Locks…
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July 12 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail Detour Update

  The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail just north of Summit Lake by Russell Avenue to South Street is closed due to construction starting on July 11. It will reopen on the morning on Saturday,…
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Summit Bike Share is Now Open for the 2022 Season

The Summit Bike Share program is now open for the 2022 season until November, 2022. The Summit Bike Share is a free bicycle share system with eight locations across Akron and two locations in…
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Explore the natural beauty of the Ohio & Erie Canal in the 2022 Canoe Adventure

  NEWS RELEASE Contact: George Ebey Strategic Initiatives Coordinator Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition 47 W. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44308 330-374-5657 For Immediate Release – Explore the…
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Akron Public School Children Enjoy an Afternoon of Fishing & Stewardship

On May 25, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition hosted our annual Ohio & Erie Canalway Fishing Derby at the Wilbeth Road Trailhead in Akron, Ohio.  Third and fourth graders from Akron Public…
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