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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.
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Heather Hills Neighborhood Park Celebrated with Grand Reopening of New Playground
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand reopening of the Heather Hills Neighborhood Playground, 1641 Bobwhite Trail! We loved seeing so many families and neighbors come together to enjoy the new playground.
We hope you continue to enjoy the park and have lots of fun for years to come!
Happy playing, Stow!
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Haunted Hayride Sells Out - Thank you, Stow!
The Stow Parks and Recreation Haunted Hayride is officially full for this year's fall-fun adventure on Saturday, October 17. We are thrilled by the incredible response from the Stow Community and can't wait to welcome everyone who secured their spot for a night of spooky fun!
An event like this doesn't happen without the support of our amazing community partners. Thank you to this year's wagon sponsors whose generous support helps make this family-friendly Halloween tradition possible:
- At Your Service Roofing
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty
- D. Miller Home Solutions LLC
- Jackson Comfort Services
- Laundry Time, LLC
- Thomas C. Loepp Law Offices, CO., LPA
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Halloween Decoration Tour
Drive through Stow between October 10 - 31, 2026, and enjoy spooky, creative, fall and harvest-themed decorations throughout the community.
Please drive carefully, respect residents and neighborhoods, and enjoy the displays from the street. Please do not enter private property.
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City of Stow Trick or Treat
Dress up and have fun!
Sat., October 31, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 PM
The safety of our residents is always our top priority. We ask that all residents adhere to the following guidelines:
- If you want to participate in handing out treats, please turn your porch light on.
- Be Safe! Watch for traffic when crossing roads.
- Please consider handing treats to children, rather than putting out a group bucket.
- Sanitize your hands frequently.
- Trick-or-Treat takes place rain or shine.
Stow Police Department will have extra patrols out in the community.
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Read and Recharge: Silent Book Club
Tues., November 3
5 - 6 PM
Lakeview Pavilion at Silver Springs Park
Rain Location: Stow Community & Senior Center
Free program for all ages
Read and Recharge on select Tuesday evenings this fall.
Join the Bookmobile at City of Stow parks for an hour of reading in the community. We’ll start with a guided meditation and mindfulness exercise, followed by silent reading. We’ll finish reading with some calming music, and then gather in to optionally share your reading interests and recommendations. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks, and a book, or pick up your next new favorite read from the Bookmobile!
Registration is recommended for program updates. In case of inclement weather, we will meet at the Stow Community and Senior Center. To register, call (330) 688-3295, ext. 4, visit events.smfpl.org, or stop by the library.
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Forest Meditation Walk & Tea
Sat., November 7
10 AM
Adell Durbin Park, 3300 Darrow Rd.
Free!
Did you know that a 20-minute walk in the forest can reduce your stress hormone levels? Join us for a peaceful, guided walk through the beautiful trails at Adell Durbin Park, where we’ll use meditation, mindful observation, and gentle movement to calm both body and soul. As we walk, we’ll practice deep breathing and fully notice the world around us, and end with a relaxing tea ceremony.
Come dressed for the weather and wear clothing that is comfortable and loose for movement.
To register, call (330) 688-3295, ext. 5, visit events.smfpl.org, or stop by the library.
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Campground Cosmos Night: Astronomy Watch Party
Tues., October 20, 2026
6:15 - 7:45 PM
Silver Springs Park Groundhog Hill,
5238 Young Rd., Stow
Learn about the nighttime sky from hobby astronomers at Silver Springs Park on Groundhog Hill. They will spot things in the night sky and you will be able to look through their telescopes.
Just drop by with your binoculars and telescopes to take part in the fun, or download the free Star Walk 2 stargazing app to your mobile device ahead of time.
Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and bug spray for an informal night of star-watching fun.
The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library will be on-site with a craft and plenty of books on Astronomy!
RAIN DATE: Thurs., October 22
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Sweeten the Season
Fri., November 13, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Stow Community & Senior Center,
5344 FIshcreek Rd.
$32 Residents/$34 Non-Residents
Kick off the holiday season with a fun and festive Dessert Charcuterie Board Class! Gather your friends, bring your favorite snacks and adult beverages, and enjoy an evening of creativity, socializing, and fun. You’ll learn how to design a beautifully delicious dessert charcuterie board perfect for holiday entertaining—and take your finished creation home to enjoy or share at your next holiday gathering. Ages 21+. Bring your friends, your favorite beverages, and your holiday spirit!
Brought to you by City of Stow Parks and Recreation. Led by Jenni Snyder, Jenni’s Desserts
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Pilates: Stretch & Strengthen
Mondays, November 2 - December 14
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm and
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 PM
(No class Nov. 23)
**Participants will register for either the 4:15 PM program or the 5:30 PM program. These are separate programs and are not interchangeable.**
Fee: $30
Join us on Mondays at the Stow Community & Senior Center, 5344 Fishcreek Rd., for Pilates.
Bring your yoga mat and water!
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Yoga: Flow and Connect
Thursdays, November 5 - December 17
(No class November 26)
Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Fee: $20
Join us on Thursdays at the Stow Community & Senior Center, 5344 Fishcreek Rd., for yoga.
Bring your yoga mat and water!
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Basketball Programs
Information and Registration for the Stow Parks and Recreation Basketball Programs can be found on our website for:
- Middle School Boys & Girls Grades 7-8
- High School Boys Grades 9-12
- Men's Fastbreak League
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Join Our Active Agers!
The Stow Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs, activities, and services for Active Agers 55+, with a strong emphasis on free drop-in weekly opportunities to stay social, active, and engaged. Most of these programs are held at our NEW Community & Senior Center.
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Registration, online and in person, for the November/December newsletter opens:
Stow Residents: October 28
Open-Registration: October 29
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2027 Stow Senior Center Membership
Sign up for your 2027 Senior Center membership so you don’t miss upcoming news and activities!
Please note: January and February newsletters will only be sent to active 2027 members.
You may register at any time between October 15 and November 30, 2026, to receive a $2 discount per membership.
Registration for Programs and Services for November and December will open on the following dates:
- Stow Residents: October 28
- Open Registration: October 29
Memberships can also be purchased during the open registration dates.
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Sponsor a Fire & Ice Sculpture at this year's Glow with Stow!
We’re getting ready to Glow with Stow this holiday season, and we’re excited to introduce something NEW to this year’s event — a Fire & Ice Sculpture and a 28’ Ice Slide!
The Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting Event is a beloved family tradition that brings 3,000+ community members together to celebrate the holiday season. We’re inviting local businesses to be part of this exciting new feature through a $500 Fire & Ice Sponsorship.
Your Fire & Ice Sponsorship includes:
- Your logo carved into an ice block – see picture below as an example
- Business name on event signage, website & social media
- Recognition throughout the event
- Exposure to 3,000+ attendees
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Silver Springs Campground Welcomes Campers from All 50 States During 50th Anniversary Season
Silver Springs Campground is celebrating an unprecedented milestone during its 50th anniversary season. For the first time in the campground’s 50-year history, reservations during a single camping season have included visitors representing all 50 states.
The milestone comes during a special year for Silver Springs Campground, which has been welcoming campers to Stow for five decades. What began as a local camping destination has grown into a campground attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.
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Little Monster Maze
Wed., October 21
11 AM - 2 PM
Stow City Hall
Join us for a Fun, Safe, and Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration at Stow City Hall!
- Enjoy a kid-friendly corn maze
- Meet special guest Superheroes and Princesses
- Enjoy balloon animals, face painting, photo ops, & activities
- Kids receive a Halloween treat bag as they course through the maze
- Grab lunch from our food trucks (cash purchase for the public)
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AMP'd Up for Halloween Brew & Boo Party
Join the City of Stow's AMP on October 24th from 6–10 PM for a Halloween party featuring a costume contest, DJ, brews, food trucks, giveaways, and plenty of spooky fun! All proceeds benefit the Helping Hands Program, which directly supports our community.
1614 Norton Rd, Stow, Ohio (Old Tuesday Morning storefront next to Burn Boot Camp )
Ticket cost: $50 and comes with 1 food truck + 2 beer vouchers!
All proceeds go to the Helping Hand Program.
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