Stow Parks & Recreation Programs and Events
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Our VISION: Now and for the future, we strive to provide

high-quality parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events

supporting a more livable community to live, work and play.



#CelebrateStow!

Special Events Coming Soon!


Visit our website for up-to-date information on a full array of Spring and Summer Events!

 

  • Superhero Training
  • Annual Fishing Derby
  • Concerts on the Green
  • Playing & Pages Neighborhood Pop Ups
  • Team Up 2 Clean Up
  • Tree Festival Drive Thru Event
  • Connect with Nature Events and MORE!



EVENTS

Bunny Trail Hop


Thank you for your tremendous response! The event is SOLD OUT.


Special thank you to our sponsors:

Cocktails & Cottontails Adult Egg Hunt


Thank you for your overwhelming response! The event registration filled in 1 day!


Special thank you to our sponsors:

Bar Sponsor:

Jess Fishel Photography


Egg Sponsor:

MacTac

Support the Hungry!

Fill'er Up Food Drive


The City of Stow is supporting the Harvest for Hunger Campaign with a Fill'er Up Food Drive on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 10am-2pm at Stow City Hall Parking Lot. Drop off your food items (suggested 8 items listed on flyer) or MONETARY DONATIONS HERE!



When every $1 donated helps provide enough food for 4 meals, we can make a significant impact in the lives of our hungry neighbors. Together, we can be the difference between hunger and hope.

INFO. & MONETARY DONATIONS HERE

Does Your Li'l Superhero Need Training?


Photos with Superheroes, treats, games, and activities

 

Wear your favorite superhero attire! (optional)

 

Limited space available

 

Stow Residents Only

REGISTER NOW!

Annual Stow Fishing Derby


Includes Bait & tackle, t-shirt, & snack


Heritage Lake will be stocked with plenty of trout and bluegill.


This is a FREE event for children ages 1-15 but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.


Bring your rod and reel!


Thank you to our sponsor: Enviroscience, Inc.

REGISTER NOW!

Outdoor Dedicated Pickleball Play for Active Seniors 55+ (FREE - No Registration Required)


Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:00 - 8:00 PM


Fridays

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Outdoor Open Play - All Ages

Courts are lined with both tennis and pickleball courts and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To play pickleball on the courts, roll-in, mobile nets are used.


NEW! Pickleball Clinics


Pickleball 101 Beginner Lessons

Adults 18+

Mondays, May 1 - 22

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Residents: $36 per person

Non-Residents: $40 per person


Pickleball Family Clinic

Ages 10+

Saturday, May 13

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Residents: $10 per person

Non-residents: $12 per person

REGISTER NOW!

CONNECT WITH NATURE PROGRAMS

All programs are in collaboration with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

MORE INFORMATION

Free program for all ages, no need to register


Celebrate Earth Day with us at Adell Durbin park! Fun for the whole family!

  • Scavenger hunt
  • Guided hikes at 10:30 and 11:30 AM to explore signs of Spring and marvel at the beauty of nature.
  • Representatives on hand from Summit County Master Gardeners, Rubber City Reuse, Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, and City of Stow Urban Forestry.
  • Make seed balls with the Master Gardeners
  • Learn more about the Summit Metro Parks Wild Back Yards incentive program.

Summer Day Camp


Registration opening soon!


A full day program from June through August for children going into first grade and completing sixth grade. Children must be 6 years of age to attend.

CAMP INFORMATION

Get Creative!

Weekly art programs June - August!

10:00am - 12:00pm

Registration Fee: $95


New themes each week!

  • Outdoors
  • Around the World
  • Children's Books
  • and MORE!
REGISTER NOW!

Join us for a relaxing and fun art course focusing on self-care and self-love!

Art & Mindfulness

Mondays, July 17 – August 7 (4 weeks)

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Ages 11 - 17

Registration Fee: $109.00

Leona Farris Lodge

5027 Stow Rd., Stow


  • Each 2 hour class will include a style of meditation, reflective journaling, and mindfulness art projects.
  • Workshops have been carefully tailored to embrace a creative mind and a peaceful heart while practicing non-judgment, self-acceptance, and being in the present moment.
  • All supplies are included.
  • No artistic or crafting experience needed.
  • Bringing a yoga mat or a blanket/towel is recommended. 
REGISTER NOW!

STOW COMMUNITY GARDEN


March 15, 2023

Returning gardeners' registration begins


April 4, 2023

New gardeners' registration begins


The maximum number of garden plots is three 20’x20’ plots gardener/family. 

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
2023 STOW SAFETY TOWN FLYER

Teaching Our Youth Safety

Registration Opens April 3, 2023


Safety Town is a safety education program for children who will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Safety Town students are taught topics such as: fire safety, safety belts, pedestrian safety, bike safety, bus safety, personal safety, and playground safety. Stow Youth Services coordinates this program along with two teachers and teen volunteers.

 

For questions, please feel free to contact the Safety Town Coordinator, Toni Carter, by emailing [email protected].

REGISTER HERE!

Hours: 8am-Sunset - daily



Closed Thursday mornings from

8:00-11:00am for weekly park maintenance.

Bow Wow Beach

Opening March 22!


Woof Woof!

We can hear the dogs barking now to get into BOW WOW BEACH! Stow's award winning dog park will open for the season soon (weather permitting). Visit our website to sign up for Bow Wow Beach notifications of opening and special closures.

 

Initially, the water will not be available for dog washing due to the potential for more freezing temperatures.

 

We look forward to another furry~friendly~fun time this year!

 

For more information on Bow Wow Beach & to sign up for notifications about the dog park:

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Want to Promote Your Business?

Stow Parks & Recreation produces some of the best events around and this year we have opportunities for you and/or your business to support and sponsor some of them and receive great exposure throughout the year.

 

Availability is limited on some sponsorships. The sooner you sponsor the more exposure you will receive.


We look forward to a great year full of Fun In Stow!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Do You Have a Graduating Senior?

Honor your graduating senior with a commemorative banner to display on the grounds of Stow City Hall.


ORDER DEADLINE:

April 7, 2023

ORDER A BANNER TODAY!

Honor a Veteran!

Honor a past or present member of the Armed Forces with a commemorative banner flying high above our community streets.


ORDER DEADLINE:

March 17, 2023

ORDER A BANNER TODAY!

Senior News


Registration for March & April 2023 programs is open.


Spots still available for these fun trips:

  • Cleveland Funny Bus and Margarita Madness
  • Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley
  • The Tina Turner Musical
  • Wine Up and Wind Down
MARCH - APRIL SENIOR NEWSLETTER

Team Up to Support Food Insecurity!

Bulldog Bags Fundraiser


Saturday, May 6

10:30am - 3:00pm


Second Annual Buses for Bags event to support Bulldog Bags, Inc. Each team will attempt to pull a bus 40 feet to see who earns bragging rights as the quickest! Teams cost $250 and any team that signs up; each individual on the team will receive a shirt. 


Sign up your team today!

TEAM SIGN UP!

Parks Board Hard At Work For the Community

Parks Board pictured left to right: Patrick Crawford, Jeff Datkuliak, Christie Sheets, Bob Pontius, and Houston Morgan

Over the past year-plus, the board has assisted the city administration in undertaking and completing a Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and a Feasibility Study for a multi-generational community recreation center. 

 

As a result of this master plan and its public input process, the City engaged a consulting team to complete a feasibility study for a multi-purpose, multi-generational indoor facility. The feasibility study has provided the City and the Parks and Recreation Board with key data and information on the market and demand for services, operational costs, and the capital investment needed for potential construction. The results of the study will now assist the City and the Parks and Recreation Board in determining the next step for a community/recreation center for Stow. 

 

The Parks Board is also assisting the administration in prioritizing parks and facilities capital improvements projects for 2023, and is working on a much broader capital improvements plan for parks and facilities for the next ten years. There is much work to do, and these dedicated individuals have committed to their time and effort to get it done!


City of Stow's EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

SIGN UP HERE FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

SEASONAL YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS


Volleyball Co-Ed (Grades 3-6)

Outdoor Basketball

Basketball Skills (Grades 2-6)

and MORE...

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

March-April 2023 Senior Newsletter


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OPENING FOR THE SEASON

Opening March 22 (weather dependent) Join the emailing list for updated information on Bow Wow Beach.

RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR 2023

CAMPING SEASON:

APRIL 13 - OCTOBER 31, 2023

STOW'S BEAUTIFUL PARKS!

TWO LODGES & TWO OUTDOOR SHELTERS

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