The owners of Splash Summit Water Park are seeking to purchase over 130 acres of city-owned land at the base of Slate Canyon in Provo to build a new waterpark and resort which has yet to be finalized or formally submitted to the city was presented for the first time publicly in a crowded Neighborhood District 2 meeting Wednesday night in Provo is looking to leave the 35-year old water park site located on 1330 East and 300 North in Provo due to aging infrastructure and size limitations of the property project representative Bryan Bayles said at Wednesday’s meeting Ownership wants to replace it with a “world class” water park a few blocks south a new park with an expanded disc golf course “We envision people coming to see the new entertainment options at Splash Summit “We envision a place where families and friends can gather to play pickleball or any other numerous enhanced outdoor activities It’s a place where kids will have something to do that is close to home the proposal was met with heavy backlash by the majority of residents at the meeting inside the council chambers who pleaded with the city during the public comment period to protect open land “It’s like Park City on the side of the east bench of Provo,” resident Jennifer Barton said The majority of the land in the proposed area is currently zoned either as public facilities or open space There is also a critical hillside overlay zone overlapping portions of the area that is intended to protect ridgelines and stabilize slopes According to Provo City policy analyst Melia Dayley the city purchased 29 acres at the mouth of Slate Canyon in 2021 with the intent of preserving open space or potentially building a park public infrastructure improvements would need to be made to expand the current Slate Canyon Park due to the critical hillside overlay zone and funding for such a project is not included in the city’s 5-year capital improvement plan Bayles said that through communication with city public works Splash Summit believes the project can be viable while still adhering to the city’s hillside overlay zone rules which say slopes with an incline above 30% can’t be developed on He also argued the new development would offer a solution to the unbuilt park “Constrained city budgets have placed the Slate Canyon portion of the project on hold for 20 years or longer We are proposing to work with Provo City to accelerate building these improvements in conjunction with building the water park,” he said were adamant the city should not hand the area over to developers “Slate Canyon is one of the city’s most beautiful wild and natural places,” Jeff Whitlock said “We should absolutely preserve it and conserve it so Provo residents should choose what to do with it The city has long promised to deliver a park on this land whether the city takes a phased approach to developing the park or starts in 10 years we should keep the land as ours and make the park happen.” There’s no more getting it back,” added resident and Neighborhood 2 executive board member Ashley Rayback “And when you take each part of the hillside this is basically the leftover parts of the Provo hillside Bayles said the developers intend to evolve their plan based on feedback from residents and other stakeholders “We realize change is hard for people,” Bayles said “We could be proposing to build heaven right here in Provo and people would oppose it Several Neighborhood 2 District community members made it clear they will fight against the development throughout the process “This is a sensational project,” resident Melanie McCord said And I think that most of the people who live in this area don’t want it here We want the city to keep their commitments on what they have promised us through these plans And I want the developer to know this is not where we’re ending This project is not going to happen here.” LLC | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd Joni Wirts’ Summit Park home sits next to two short term rental properties — and she’s not too happy about it So all of these rentals are renting to large groups of people and so the nightly rentals there tend to be like events," Wirts said I've had people park in front of our driveway And Wirts isn’t the only frustrated homeowner she and 25 other residents cosigned a letter to the Summit County Council asking for tougher restrictions They say they've had to call sheriff's office because of rowdiness and firefighters because of reckless fire pit use during a red flag warning Summit Park has an opt-in homeowners association that can't enforce CC&Rs on every property The residents' recommendations include licensing all nightly rentals in Summit County limiting occupancy and tax them more heavily they want short-term rental sites to note the need for AWD/4WD or chains during the winter and they want fire pits banned vacation properties Park City-area Realtors have warned against an outright ban on short-term rentals. They claim restricting STRs hurts property values “I feel like a lot of people want to just rent a room in their house and make a little extra money and maybe that shouldn't be outright banned," Wirts agreed "But to have an entire home that's nightly rental for large events and have it like a different large group of people every weekend is pretty egregious.” Other basin residents sometimes raise similar concerns about even long-term home rentals “One of the homes next to us rented to seasonal workers and I was relieved that it wasn't a different group of people every single week,” she said Deputy County Manager Janna Young let Summit Park residents know the county is working to address their concerns She said the residents’ recommendations will help an internal subcommittee draft new regulations the county is working on software to organize short-term rental business licenses and identify who doesn’t have the required license The county estimates only about 1,200 out of 5,000 or 6,000 short-term rentals are licensed State law does not allow officials to use online listings on Airbnb or VRBO as evidence, though. A proposed House bill would change that That would make county code enforcement officers’ jobs easier the county council funded an extra enforcement officer position to focus specifically on STRs According to Summit County Solid Waste Superintendent Tim Loveday 70% of the homes in the Snyderville Basin get listed on Airbnb And he shares Wirt’s garbage-related concerns “They want to be able to empty those garbage cans — that doesn't fit into the Summit County residential schedule,” he said at one of Recycle Utah’s January public meetings and we collect recycling every other week.” property managers end up illegally dumping (Mimi Nuelle) Evergreen Drive residents are frustrated by short-term rentals like this one which they say creates a nuisance year-round In the winter it's worse on Summit Park's steep and narrow roads This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state and so the nightly rentals there tend to be like events,” Wirts said I’ve had people park in front of our driveway They say they’ve had to call sheriff’s office because of rowdiness and firefighters because of reckless fire pit use during a red flag warning Summit Park has an opt-in homeowners association that can’t enforce CC&Rs on every property To read the full story, visit KPCW.org. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune Ohio — MadTree Parks & Rec has opened its new location at Summit Park in Blue Ash The brewery officially opened its third location Thursday “MadTree is thrilled to join the Blue Ash community Summit Park is the perfect home for Parks & Rec; it allows us to further our purpose: to connect people to nature and each other,” said MadTree Co-Founder Brady Duncan in a news release “We’re looking forward to becoming a cornerstone for the community and becoming the place neighbors and families build lasting memories.” The 15,000-square-foot restaurant and private events space extends Summit Park’s green space The restaurant features award-winning craft beers the new location also features a Living Wall and botanical chandeliers by Urban Blooms a life-size tree in the center of the taproom refurbished camper and designated indoor kid area accessible and inclusive bar areas and seating a calming room and carbon offsets for private events outdoor playscape and human foosball later in the spring MadTree said the opening of Parks & Rec marks the debut of Branch Out a new program and infrastructure supporting inclusion for individuals and families with developmental disabilities throughout the MadTree brand “MadTree Parks & Rec brings new life to the northwest corner of Summit Park with amenities that offer great value to our community,” said Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Director Brian Kruse in the news release "The City envisioned transforming the hangar into an iconic destination and seeing it become this remarkable restaurant brings that vision to life We’re excited to partner with MadTree for many years to come." MadTree also has an Oakley taproom and MadTree Alcove in Over-the-Rhine, which opened in spring 2022. The company is currently developing a full schedule of activities for the year. For more information about MadTree's new location, click here. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Popular brewery MadTree Brewing Co.'s new Blue Ash location is set to open early next month The Blue Ash brewery debuts several accessible components including a lowered bar for wheelchair access a calming room and a universal changing table And the outdoor play area was designed with and curated by the help of children who identify as part of the developmental disability community MadTree's vice president of experience and impact Rhiannon Hoeweler told The Enquirer the food menu will offer vegan and gluten-free options "This location truly delivers on MadTree’s mission of connecting people to nature and each other." operates the Oakley Taproom and Alcove in Over-the-Rhine MadTree Parks & Rec is located at 4321 Glendale Milford Road in Blue Ash The goal was to have a civil conversation about safety at Summit Park Elementary “Stand up if you guys want answers on how our kids are going to be safe,” Lauren Shapiro yelled as she paced around a cafeteria full of parents and educators last week Baltimore County Public Schools staff set aside their sticky notes and question prompts Parents weren’t in the mood for a class activity Summit Park families have been alarmed by their children’s reports of fights and bullying at school Nearly a third of them are new to the school this year funneled by a redistricting effort to relieve overcrowding elsewhere The student body is now 221 students larger and far more diverse The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. 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The strife at last week’s community meeting is a rare window into the growing pains after redrawing school attendance boundaries, something Baltimore County does frequently to balance its shifting population it’s left longtime Summit Park families questioning whether the school was prepared for the newcomers for the problems because of their race or income But then she saw the assumptions made by Summit Park parents on redistricting documents “I am concerned because it seems that some of the schools potentially being funneled into Summit Park are from lower income neighborhoods,” one Summit Park parent wrote “The children often have undiagnosed/untreated ADHD which manifests in physical aggression/violence.” “The influx of students from schools with lower test scores may impact the academic standards Summit Park has diligently maintained,” another person wrote It didn’t help that Vosburgh St Pierre was told by a Summit Park parent at a birthday party that he’s moving his kid to private school because of the kids that were coming in — kids like hers The school system rebuilt four elementary schools with room for 1,200 more students and redistributed kids among six schools to relieve overcrowding at three of them The new map went into effect this school year. Enrollment at Summit Park went up to roughly 524, a school system spokesperson said. Redistricting documents projected that Black students would go from 16% of the population to a third and the low-income population would increase by seven percentage points were projected to drop from 70% of the student body to 47% There were projected to be 50 students transferring to Summit Park from Milbrook a 3-star school with a large Black and Latino population and 42% of the children from low-income families The other 164 transfers would come from Wellwood International School another 3-star school where 65% of the students were Black and over a third were from low-income families the parent of a second-grader at Summit Park they’re saying since these kids have come from Wellwood the behaviors have gotten bad.” She called it racism Principal Bre Fortkamp said the school has gotten additional staff this year an extra teacher assistant and an additional paraeducator More staff are needed to meet the needs of a larger student body They’ve found ways to celebrate students and staff more to help with the school culture used tape to direct students where to walk in the hallway to stop them from bumping into each other during class transitions and tweaked schedules so entire classes can have restroom breaks together to cut down on students playing where they shouldn’t And seven suspensions so far this school year Only two suspensions occurred by this time last school year there are approximately 200+ more students at Summit Park this year,” a school system spokesperson said in an email The school system declined an interview request on behalf of the principal small discussions took place at tables around the cafeteria a school system employee who didn’t want to be identified for fear of retaliation A couple of the incidents included a white student who And a Black student pushed her son in class Parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s behavior and more diverse teaching staff could help with the issue how do homogeneous teaching staff know how to deal with students who are unlike themselves?” she asked Teachers and staff observed quietly in the back and around the perimeter of the room Also in attendance were school board member Jane Lichter and County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka both of whom represent Summit Park’s district Parents voiced frustration about communication and said they wanted to be notified of incidents that their kids weren’t involved in Fortkamp said policy dictates which families are notified Sometimes it’s only the parents of the students directly involved A few brought up an incident where a student made a threat but the principal shut down a rumor that a student had access to a weapon Baltimore County Police found the threat wasn’t credible and didn’t find guns in the student’s house “Every single day I have a panic attack because my kids are here and I know that nothing is done because they are afraid,” one parent said ‘The things that happen at other schools are not going to take place here at Summit Park,’” said another “It’s hard to want to feel inclusive of children that are making other children feel scared for their life,” a parent remarked said in an interview that she’s concerned about fighting teachers wanting to leave and parents opting for private schools She said they’ve never experienced this level of behavioral challenges in the four years she’s had children at the school They’re fine with embracing newcomers “as long as everybody treats everybody with respect and safety.” are more resources to assist students with behavioral issues She said her husband suggested a detention room I would want my child in that detention room,” said Shapiro “I would want my child to learn that they can’t stay in a classroom with other kids if they’re being physical or taking away learning from other kids.” A man across the room shouted at Shapiro’s dad after he suggested that special education students should be separated from the rest of the school This reporting is part of The Banner’s Education Hub, community-funded journalism that provides parents with resources they need to make decisions about how their children learn. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com The master developers behind the Neighborhoods at Summit Park have taken the first step toward advancing plans for stadium and field house concepts incorporating luxury apartments and new hotels at the 110-acre district in Blue Ash (MSA Sport via Cincinnati Business Courier) The projects are an open-air stadium attached to an apartment building and a hotel; and an indoor field house wrapped by two more hotels vacant development pads comprising 20 acres on the eastern side of the Neighborhoods the 110-acre mixed-use district at the former Blue Ash Airport submitted the projects March 28 to the Blue Ash Planning Commission in the form of a new concept development plan Read the full story from the Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati Business Courier is a Local 12 News partner TownLift reader Ben Gross was out walking his dog in Summit Park when a Snownado appeared in the path ahead Utah — TownLift reader Ben Gross was out walking his dog in Summit Park when a Snownado appeared in the path ahead Pausing and taking out his phone Ben captured this rare weather phenomenon also known as a “snow devil” A post shared by TownLift (@townliftnews) The World Meteorological Organization describes snownados as rare phenomenon created when surface wind shear generates a vortex over snow-covered ground This results in a swirling column of snow lifted into the air—a sight that’s similar to a ‘dust devil’ but with snow instead Wales Online reports that snow devils up to 50ft high and 30ft wide have been reported The snownado phenomenon should not be confused with the “sharknado” popularized in film—thankfully we don’t have those out here Caught something cool on camera? Share your photos or videos with us at tips@townlift.com for a chance to be featured The TownLift News Desk specializes in delivering concise Our expertise is in covering local stories that matter most to the Park City community Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates A portion of the Jogging Trail is closed for construction through spring 2025. Learn More. Thousands of years of history can be seen in the rock ledges and banks of Gorge Metro Park.  The Cuyahoga River Gorge was cut when glacial debris blocked the former route of the waterway (near present-day downtown Akron) and caused the river to find a new course the gorge began attracting visitors from all over to enjoy amusements parks the Gorge Dam was constructed to support hydroelectric power generation and to provide cooling water for a nearby coal-fired power plant and in 1930 the Northern Ohio Traction & Light Company donated 144 acres of this land to Summit Metro Parks.   visitors still enjoy the rocky outcrops and dramatic scenery of the Gorge The rushing water of the Cuyahoga River flows over a shale riverbed between ledges made of Sharon conglomerate sandstone The most prominent rock shelter in Gorge Metro Park is Old Maid’s Kitchen a name commonly given to such rock shelters by early European settlers to the area tulip and yellow birch trees are common in woods that cover the valley walls.  Both power plants have been shuttered for decades and Summit Metro Parks is partnering to remove the dam allowing the Cuyahoga River to flow freely over the Big Falls for which the city of Cuyahoga Falls is named.  Gorge Metro Park offers many trails and activities for you to explore We have also provided a key to help you find the perfect trail.  Trail Classes: A = Multipurpose | B = Accessible* | C = Basic | D = Primitive** | E = Bridle TrailRatings: 1 = Easy | 2 = Moderate | 3 = Difficult easy trail or section with asphalt or crushed limestone surface ** Rugged and challenging with uneven surfaces and steep Located across Front Street from the main lot Glens Trail offers views from the edge of the Cuyahoga River Springs flow from the ledges along this trail and frozen icicles create a “crystal palace” on the gorge walls in winter Gorge Trail provides access to Old Maid’s Kitchen an easy half-mile walk from the parking lot The trail quickly becomes more rugged past Old Maid’s Kitchen and along stunning rock-ledge formations It is considered primitive in this section Highbridge Trail offers a moderately challenging hike on the other side of the Cuyahoga River from the Glens and Gorge trails It spans between Cascade Valley Metro Park and Gorge Metro Park and is 3.2 miles round-trip View photos of Gorge Metro Park’s past and present Explore the calendar to find and register for upcoming events and programs Let us be your guide to Summit County’s best kept secrets Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter with general updates The Park City Song Summit was founded in 2019 and has held its annual event in a variety of locations including Canyons Village and Deer Valley The multi-day event includes live performances artist conversations and wellness activities Representatives from the event are scheduled to give a presentation to the Park City Council Thursday about holding the music festival in City Park The decision rests with the council because the Song Summit wants to use city property including the Jim Santy Auditorium at the library If the council expresses support for the move the Song Summit can apply for an event permit which would be scheduled for a formal review in the spring According to a staff report the Song Summit is proposing to hold its event on Aug The report says the Song Summit has booked Canyons Village for the same dates as a backup plan Park City Song Summit Founder Ben Anderson said it's an "exploratory" meeting to see if a Park City location could work in 2025 or in future years The city council is scheduled to hold a work session on the event proposal Thursday at 4:50 p.m The agenda and a link to attend virtually can be found here The 1,008-acre Silver Creek Metro Park is tucked away in a quiet rural area of southern Summit County.  are evidence of the park’s former life as the Harter Dairy Farm where coal was mined during much of the 19th century.  The land has changed a great deal since Summit Metro Parks acquired it in 1966 and the lake house and 50-acre lake – fed by a spring from an old mine near Wall Road – were built in the early 1990s.  The open fields are home to many bird species while butterflies flutter among the flowers and grasses looking for meals in the water and grass below and beech-maple woods grow among spring wildflowers One of the largest northern red oaks in Summit County – 20 feet in circumference – stands in this park.  Silver Creek Metro Park is a large property with several trailheads and park areas Chippewa Trail showcases the area’s history from the Harter Dairy Barn to the thin wood lines that separated farm fields and old apple orchards Seedlings planted by Girl Scout troops between 1967 and 1983 have matured along the trail the only horseback trail managed by Summit Metro Parks Enjoy the Wadsworth Loop of the Bridle Trail View Disc Golf Map Cross Country Course Cross Country Course Rules & Regulations scenic views of Silver Creek Lake while traveling along this trail The trail is ADA accessible and plowed during winter making it a great year-round option for all visitors Pheasant Run Trail takes you through several different types of habitats on a fairly flat trail View photos of Silver Creek Metro Park’s past and present Conservation is rooted in everything we do Teams of professionals carefully oversee several initiatives to encourage healthy ecosystems and protection of cultural heritage within Summit Metro Parks.  Did you know that Summit Metro Parks has cultural as well as natural resources?  Cultural resources are historic structures and archaeological sites—and every park in our district has them!  Some of them are things you can see like the canal locks along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail but some of them are hidden beneath the surface of the ground like an archaeological site at the Big Bend Area.  Summit Metro Parks is the only county-level park system in the state of Ohio with cultural resources staff They are archaeologists and historians who protect and manage the cultural sites in our parks.  Our cultural resources staff do all kinds of interesting things like carry out research on known archaeological sites manage a collection of historic park-related artifacts (we are 100+ years old!) and conduct oral history interviews.  They also work with the University of Akron’s Anthropology Department to offer a field school for archaeology students during the summer.  Their most important job is making sure that the cultural sites in Summit Metro Parks are preserved for our park users—and for generations to come.  state and federal level are working together to “Free the Falls” for a healthier Cuyahoga River The 420-foot-wide dam in Gorge Metro Park will be removed in the coming years which will lead to a drastically improved river and surrounding area inside the park and beyond.   Summit Metro Parks has managed deer populations in its parks and conservation areas since the early 2000s in areas where the archery program isn’t possible Due to the absence of natural predators and the elimination of habitat deer populations have soared above acceptable natural levels of five to 20 deer per square mile we previously estimated up to 200 deer per square mile.  The damage caused by excessive deer browse is well-documented Our program is designed to restore balance and maintain biodiversity.  Venison is donated to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank providing nearly 500,000 meals since the start of the program.  Summit Metro Parks will allow hunting by bow and arrow or crossbow in more than 20 selected areas by permit this fall as part of its ongoing deer management program.  Each permit is good for up to three adults and two juveniles Only Summit County residents may enter the lottery but individuals whose names are chosen may add non-Summit residents to their permits.  For details about the lottery for wheelchair users, contact us at [email protected].  Please check back for 2025 lottery dates and information.  Summit Metro Parks preserves green space through its Conservation Areas.   Summit County and Park City adopted dark skies ordinances in 2019 and 2021 Existing homes and businesses have until the end of the year to come into compliance The ordinances are intended to save energy and combat light pollution which blocks out stars and can interfere with sleep patterns and animal behavior After Dec. 31, city and county code enforcers could start issuing citations. If ignored, the citations could culminate in a fine or misdemeanor charges Our goal is to bring people into compliance,” Community Development Director Peter Barnes told the county council Dec “And we like to think that we use the most appropriate method on a case-by-case basis.” who oversees Summit County code enforcement said the most appropriate tool is usually education “I believe that our strength in the two [enforcement officers] we have right now is their ability to communicate and explain what is needed rather than to walk in with sticks,” Barnes said Summit County’s rules only apply to unincorporated areas Summit County and Park City’s ordinances are similar and their two main requirements are the same Both require all outdoor light bulbs to be a warm Both require all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded and pointed down Eastern Summit County can have brighter lights in agricultural facilities but they still must be shielded and down-facing There are exceptions for public property and emergency services too Park City allows holiday lighting but only from Nov City residents must turn them off at 11 p.m. Swede Alley and businesses in Prospector can display festive lights year-round Temporary holiday lighting is allowed in unincorporated Summit County too Park City explicitly allows year-round string lights for decks Code enforcement officers don’t patrol like sheriff’s deputies or police They respond on a case-by-case basis to complaints filed by residents There are two such officers for Summit County's nearly 43,000 residents Two new code enforcement officers are included in the county's proposed 2025 budget Summit County residents click here Park City residents click here "(Required)" indicates required fields Park City Song Summit will return to Park City The three-day gathering will take place at a new location and feature a number of notable collaborations: Greensky Bluegrass will reignite its “6reensky” collaboration with pianist Holly Bowling; Dawes will connect with Duane Betts; and Terrapin Family Band will deliver a special set featuring with Eric Krasno some of the musicians and featured guests will lead a series of engaging and interactive Song Summit Labs covering topics including “The American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in 2025” (Goose/Dawes) “Dance Music and Activism” (LP Giobbi/Hilary Gleason) “The Evolution of Bluegrass” (Greensky Bluegrass) and “The Eternal Life of The Grateful Dead” (Grahame Lesh/Ross James) The festivities will also include separately ticketed late-night Main Street shows at The Marquis with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel kicking things off on Thursday night along with Marcus King and Eric Krasno Friday night will feature Cimafunk and Pedrito Martinez and LP Giobbi will close out the weekend on Saturday Attendees will also be able to enjoy activities like yoga will debut its new “Summit Rising” program empowering the next generation by providing access to career development and performance opportunities to 50 young artists “The Song Summit was created as an immersive hangout for song lovers here in the beautiful mountains of Park City Utah; a chance to explore and celebrate the myth and power of song with a group of musicians and industry pioneers,” said festival founder Ben Anderson “Creating and providing funding to grow Park City Song Summit was in part my love for song but to an even larger degree to provide awareness and resources for those who may also be challenged by trauma Our Labs are meant to be a safe space for artists and audiences alike to be inspired by others who have faced these challenges and to explore the ever-relevant issues of inclusivity Summit Passes, individual tickets, and VIP Packages for Park City Song Summit are on sale now. Click below to view the full lineup of performers, guests, and events. Find more information on the festival website and secure your tickets here Greensky Bluegrass featuring Holly Bowling Marcus King + Eric Krasno with very special guests Cimafunk & La Tribu featuring Pedrito Martinez Soul Kitchen (Chef Andrew Zimmern/Marcus King) The Havana – New Orleans Connection (Cimafunk/Pedrito Martinez) The Evolution of Bluegrass (Greensky Bluegrass) Inspiration vs Infringement – Where’s the Line The Eternal Life of The Grateful Dead (Grahame Lesh/Ross James) Through a New Lens: Film and Culture as Catalysts for Change (Amanda Farrand/Imagine Entertainment) Nature’s Song (Wes Carter/A New Earth Project) The Before and After (Anders Beck/Anders Osborne/Matt Warren) The American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in 2025 (Goose/Dawes) Dance Music and Activism (LP Giobbi/Hilary Gleason) A post shared by Park City Song Summit | Live Music Event (@parkcitysongsummit) Copyright © 2025 L4LM | Website by Computer Courage 12 meeting voted narrowly to approve the concept development plan Mayor Jill Cole cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of the project after the city council split evenly for and against The 8.2-acre site lies in the Neighborhoods of Summit Park between the senior living facility to the east a community of single-family homes and condos by WP Land Co. Read the full story from the Cincinnati Business Courier. (435) 631-9555 - info@townlift.com TownLift Aug 26 Utah – Deputies responded to an injury accident involving a motor vehicle and bicyclist A TownLift reader submitted this photo of the accident in Summit Park Sunday Contact: info@townlift.com Read more from TownLift Submit a news tip, Share a photo or video, or contact TownLift with your local Park City news and feedback 2 days ago     Full time     $20.00 - $22.00 hourly 4 days ago     Seasonal     5 days ago     Full time     $45,000 - $60,000 yearly 10 days ago     Seasonal     $5,500 - $6,800 yearly Post A JobView All TownLift Mar 17 Laura M Mar 10 TownLift Mar 10 Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox. Completely free, unsubscribe anytime. police log, police siren, flashing lights, blotter Get Todays News Today Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates info@townlift.com The 998-acre Sand Run Metro Park opened in 1929 but the area has been a crucial destination for people for centuries.  The land surrounding Chestnut Lodge was a campsite for Indigenous peoples and Portage Path was once an important Indigenous trail between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas rivers; later it was the western boundary of the United States A high ridge above the Wadsworth Area was a lookout point for General Elijah Wadsworth who made his camp near the present-day Old Portage Area during the War of 1812.  In the 1930s Sand Run Parkway and many of the surrounding shelters and structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps the park district’s Administrative Offices were moved from Goodyear Heights Metro Park to Treaty Line Road in Sand Run.  visitors can drive through the Sand Run stream at the ford which crosses Sand Run Parkway shady ravines of Sand Run and its tributary streams skunk cabbage and large colonies of horsetails grow large-flowered trilliums and other seasonal blooms appear spring beauty and trout lily.  The towering forest is home to red barred and great horned owls; and pileated woodpeckers Red-tailed hawks roost in the treetops when they are not soaring over the ridges Sand Run Metro Park is sprawling park with several trailheads and park areas We have also provided a key to help you find the perfect trail There are 41 miles of the multipurpose Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Summit County Summit Metro Parks manages half of that distance from the southern boundary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the Stark County line The Jogging Trail is the most popular trail in the park district and for good reason Runners and walkers alike enjoy the winding path along the park’s namesake stream a one-mile (round trip) section earns class B status and is good for users with wheelchairs The trail is plowed in winter to allow access year-round If you’re looking for something other than a casual hike challenge yourself on this trail with 18 numbered exercise stations Each has a beginner and “par” level indicated on its sign while trailside markers direct you to either walk or run at different intervals to enhance your workout Explore shady valley and ridge-top terrain along the wooded and challenging Dogwood Trail Climb the hill to the North Hawkins Area sled hill before descending back to the Sand Run valley The wooded Nuthatch Trail harbors a variety of wildlife and oak Seiberling Nature Realm near the top of the valley View photos of Sand Run Metro Park’s past and present the 7 Gates Screampark opens inviting guests to enjoy some Halloween fun inside the old Summit Park Mall in Niagara Wheatfield Ticket deals are being offered on 'Slasher Friday' to celebrate Friday the 13th The park also has a kid-friendly day on Little Demon Day on Oct 26 from 10 am until 3 pm Parents and children under 2 get in for free.The Little Demon Event has lights-on General admission is $32.99 and access to all 4 haunted attractions (Summit High You can learn more here We want to hear what’s going on in your community Share your voice and hear from your neighbors Get rid of your tree at six locations in Summit County Utah – For residents of Summit County and Park City city and county officials have organized six drop off sites where Christmas trees can be disposed- residents in Park City can conveniently schedule a pickup The drop-off sites are: near the Jeremy Store in Jeremy Ranch Wanship Stockyards and the north 40 fields in Park City These are the same as the drop-off sites in 2023 Residents within the Park City School District can schedule a pickup on three weekends: Dec Click here to schedule pickup Marina Knight began her career in journalism working for The Stowe Reporter in 2003 where she was a staff writer and later the publication’s Web Editor She covered the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010 and has worked as a freelance writer covering outdoor topics as well as art criticism Knight was Editor-in-Chief of SkiRacing.com She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting In her free time you’ll find her in the mountains Park City Fire District responds to an Injury accident in Summit Park where a vehicle rolled off of a driveway Photo: PCFD Utah — The driver and a female passenger were taken to the Park City Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a car veered off the edge of a driveway rolled down a hillside and got stuck in trees in Summit Park Tuesday afternoon The accident happened on a private driveway on Upper Evergreen Dr The driver was backing down a steep driveway when she lost control and rolled the car off the side of the driveway Emergency crews stabilized the car and got the driver and the female passenger out They were taken to the hospital for treatment The driver and the female passenger were taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries The TownLift news desk specializes in delivering concise but here’s a look at what we know so far about Summit County voting The County is reporting that 12,259 ballots have been counted so far and there are 29,718 registered voters The numbers reported were last updated Wednesday Summit County residents sign the Dakota Pacific referendum at The Market in Park City on January 21 SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County residents are gathering signatures to challenge Dakota Pacific’s Kimball Junction development, aiming to put the controversial project on the November 2025 ballot Why it matters: The referendum would let voters decide whether to overturn Summit County Ordinance No. 987, which allows Dakota Pacific to significantly increase residential and commercial density at the former tech park site Signature Gathering – WEDNESDAY 1/22 11AM – 1PM parking lot in front of Kimball Junction Post Office 5-7PM Starbucks inside Macey’s Pinebrook What’s next: Organizers need to collect 5,000 signatures by March 3rd to qualify for the November 2025 ballot Only in-person signatures on official petition packets count — no online or unofficial signatures will be accepted The bottom line: This petition and referendum gives residents a chance to vote on one of the largest development projects proposed for Kimball Junction and community character throughout the Snyderville Basin Questions about the process can be directed to protectsummitcounty@gmail.com Laura studied at the University of Washington earning a degree in economics with a focus on political science Having lived in mountain towns for the past 20 years You can find her enjoying everything Park City offers from mountain biking to Pilates and powder days Greater Cincinnati is officially a winter wonderland after Winter Storm Blair blanketed communities with several inches of snowfall Sunday The National Weather Service said 6.4 inches of snow fell Sunday at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport An additional 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is expected Monday While the weather has likely impacted daily plans across the region there are many ways to make the most of the snow You can build a snowman, feast on snow ice cream make snow angels or take a sled (or laundry basket) down a nice hill We asked our Instagram followers back in 2021 where their favorite sledding spots were and they delivered Are any of these places no longer sled-friendly (This story has been updated to remove a location that is on private property.) Utah – A man was found shot and unconscious at the Park City Gun Club on Saturday evening according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies and emergency medical services responded to the gun range “The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened by this loss and extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time,” the department said in a statement The initial investigation suggests that no one else was present in the immediate area before the shooting and detectives believe the gunshot was self-inflicted and intentional the case remains under investigation pending a report from the Office of the Medical Examiner Authorities have identified the victim only as an adult male with residential ties to the Summit County area and more details may emerge as the investigation continues (WKRC) – Delicious bites unite Friday for the Cincinnati Food Truck Association’s biggest Food Fest to date The food truck rally is being held at Summit Park in Blue Ash and about 50 food trucks were loading in early Friday morning The Cincinnati Food Truck Association is a non-profit that helps local food truck owners Food Fest is its one big fundraiser of the year “This gives them the opportunity to get a lot of exposure to present to a large crowd,” said CFTA President Amy Flottemesch The food truck owners’ fee to participate in the rally goes right back to resources for them and this helps us maintain our association as well.” which serves up made-from-scratch pretzel-themed entrees and desserts Akers has been in business nine years but says rallies like this help give a needed boost to business I would say 99% of the food trucks that are out there are individuals putting their blood You go to a chain; you get the same meal every time My truck does something different every event,” said Akers Jasmine David is the owner of Sweet Jazz Treats Bakery which is known for its massive cheesecake-stuffed cake slices David says she started Sweet Jazz seven years ago as a way to heal after struggling with the pain of infertility “The whole purpose of me starting my business was to turn my pain into a passion I wanted to do something where I could still be creative but also let people enjoy my food so Sweet Jazz Treats was born And it’s been an amazing journey these past seven years,” said David Pretzelfuls and many more at Summit Park June 14 until 10 p.m ForeStructured Growth II: Registered Index-Linked Annuity RIA Quarterly Period: Q4 2024 4 Reasons To Sell Simplified Issue Disability Income Insurance (SIDI) registered investment advisors and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products services and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth MadTree Parks & Rec is officially underway No, that's not a spinoff of Amy Poehler's beloved comedy series, it's MadTree Brewing Co.'s new Blush Ash location built in a former airplane hangar The brewery recently broke ground on the 15,000-square-foot space featuring an indoor/outdoor restaurant and a recreation area surrounded by the greenery of Summit Park MadTree Parks & Rec will also incorporate several accessible features a calming room and an adult changing table “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Blue Ash community and an extension of Summit Park," MadTree co-founder Brady Duncan said in a press release A woman is recovering after two men threw an unknown substance at her at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton on Sunday a woman in her 30s was walking on the Chippewa Trail Sunday around 3:30 p.m believed to be in their late teens or early 20s which caused severe burns after combusting Authorities said the woman felt a wetness on her legs and then flames The woman said she did not recognize the men "The park visitor was alone at the time of the attack," Summit Metro Parks' Lindsay Smith said Another park visitor heard her screams and called 911 Summit Metro Parks doesn't know which direction the men came from Authorities did not provide a specific description of the suspects We have asked the police to provide a detailed description The attack happened on the trail near the historic Harter dairy barn It's on a 2-mile-long loop that does pass some homes "They were gone by the time our park visitor was there to assist," Smith said An investigator with the State Fire Marshal was on the trail with a dog on Monday Lance Porubsky was just hiking the same trail two days ago “My initial thought is a little bit of fear," Porubsky said His wife and daughter joined him on Monday He's now worried about their safety when hiking “Knowing that if I wasn’t with them that their safety is in jeopardy; it’s a scary thought for a dad Summit Metro Parks say the woman didn't recognize her attackers "We are keeping the victim in our thoughts as she heals from this traumatic incident This type of attack is incredibly uncommon within Summit Metro Parks Park visitors are encouraged to remain aware of surroundings and follow the guidance of 'see something say something' when in the parks," the Metro Parks said in a statement The woman injured in the attack was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries and later released Summit Metro Parks rangers and Norton police are investigating the case The State Fire Marshal is analyzing evidence from the scene "Now our eyes are open maybe fore the next few weeks let’s not hike alone let’s stay in groups stay in a pack because there’s safety when we’re together," Porubsky said Anyone with information is asked to call 330-867-5511 or email Lieutenant Josh Hamblen at JHamblen@summitmetroparks.org. Violent crime in popular park system locations is rare but not unprecedented a man was arrested for attacking two women at Brookside Reservation in Cleveland RELATED: U.S. Marshals: Man who attacked 2 women in Cleveland Metroparks last year arrested a man and woman were killed at Rocky River Reservation RELATED: 5 years later: Still no arrests in Rocky River double homicide Ohio — Summit County Metro Parks Rangers said that a 32-year-old woman who told them she was attacked in Silver Creek Park in Norton by two men who poured a flammable liquid on her that ignited and burned her actually made the story up Norton police and the State Fire Marshall's Office investigated the woman's claim and determined it was "falsely made" and the injuries she sustained were self-inflicted "The person involved in this incident has clarified that she made up the details of the attack and falsely filed that report," said Lindsay Smith chief of marketing and communications at Summit County MetroParks during an interview with News 5 Thursday afternoon we want to make sure people know that there is no public threat involved in this incident," Smith said "The person who reported it said it was self-inflicted and no other individuals were involved so we hope that this reinstates a sense of safety for the public and reiterates that our parks are clean and safe." Smith said the woman admitted she poured gasoline on her legs and then set herself on fire Smith did not know the woman's motive for filing a false report but said the woman is currently in the hospital seeking care "We understand that this incident has caused significant fear for our park visitors We hope that the conclusion and outcome of this case will reassure those who were wary of visiting the trails as there is no public threat resulting from this false claim We hope through this unfortunate circumstance the person involved receives the care and support she needs please contact 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline," the Summit Metro Parks said in a statement The alleged attack happened on Sunday afternoon on Chippewa Trail a popular hiking trail in the Silver Creek Metro Park The woman told police that she was walking through the park when two men in their late teens or early 20s approached her and threw an unknown substance on her legs which combusted and caused her severe burns with some expressing fear and concern for their safety in the park RELATED: 2 men burn woman with unknown liquid substance in Summit Metro Park, officials say The woman's case has been sent over to Barberton Prosecutor's Office to determine if charges will be filed