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!
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Special Events for
Spring & Summer!
Visit our website for up-to-date information on a full array of Spring and Summer Events!
- Stow Fourth of July Parade
- Firecracker Run
- Annual Stow Fishing Derby
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Team Up 2 Clean Up
- Connect with Nature Events and MORE!
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Stow Fourth of July Parade -
March with Us!
Whether on the sidelines or down the route, be a part of this traditional community event! It is sure to be the biggest and best so far!
2023 Parade Theme: Show Stow Spirit!
2023 Parade Grand Marshal: Coming soon!
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Firecracker Run
4-Mile & 2-Mile Fun Run
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
7:30am - Holy Family Church
3179 Kent Rd., Stow, OH 44224
4-Mile: $35 pre-registration; $40 day of Race
2-Mile Fun Run: $25 pre-registration; $30 day of race
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CONNECT WITH NATURE PROGRAMS
All programs are in collaboration with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
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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.
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Get Hooked on Fishing!
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.
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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
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Pickleball Y'all?
Pickleball Family Clinic
Ages 10+
Saturday, May 13
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Residents: $10 per person
Non-residents: $12 per person
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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.
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Lend a Hand to Beautify Stow
Team Up 2 Clean Up
The City of Stow invites its residents to volunteer and assist with trash pickup along major roads in the city! Collecting trash along our roadways will help prevent pollution from entering into our storm drains which lead to our local streams, rivers and lakes!
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Join us for a relaxing and fun art course focusing on self-care and self-love! | |
Art & Mindfulness for TEENS!
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.
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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!
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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 tcarter@stow.oh.us.
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Hours: 8am-Sunset - daily
Closed Thursday mornings from
8:00-11:00am for weekly park maintenance.
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Bow Wow Beach Update!
The Building demolition has been completed. Please continue entering through the small dog park gate until the fencing is installed.
For more information on Bow Wow Beach & to sign up for notifications about the dog park:
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Want to Promote Your Business?
Great Opportunities NOW to sponsor the 4th of July Parade, Firecracker Run, Splash Bash, and more!
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!
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Join Our Active Agers!
Look for the May/June 2023 Newsletter in your mailbox soon!
If you want to register to receive the 2023 Senior Newsletters in the mail, call the Parks office, 330-689-5100 or stop in to pay the $5 subscription fee.
Registration:
Stow Residents: April 26
Open Registration: April 27
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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!
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SKiP Stow Kids' Playground
Back in 2023!
Progress at the Park! Ribbon Cutting July 2, 2023!
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SEASONAL YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
Outdoor Basketball
Basketball Skills (Grades 2-6)
Summer Tennis
and MORE...
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May - June 2023 Senior Newsletter
Registration opens:
Stow Residents: April 26
Open Registration: April 27
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Favorite @FuninStow on Facebook
Want to be sure to know all the info on events, activities, sports, and recreation in Stow? Be sure to add @FuninStow as a favorite on Facebook so you will see our posts in your feed!
Also, for all the info on the happenings in Stow, favorite @CityofStow.
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