Firestone Metro Park park
Firestone Metro Park
One of the main draws of Firestone Metro Park is its extensive network of hiking trails. The park boasts more than 20 miles of trails, ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through dense forests and open meadows. Trails like the Prairie Trail and the Tuscarawas Trail offer visitors the opportunity to explore the park's diverse landscapes and encounter a variety of wildlife.
Another popular attraction in the park is the 18-hole golf course, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and challenging play for golfers of all skill levels. Other amenities include a fishing pond, picnic areas, and a playground for children.
One of the most unique features of Firestone Metro Park is its historic connections to the Firestone family, who were instrumental in the development of the Akron area. The park was once part of the family estate and includes several historic structures, including the Firestone family home and a barn that has been converted into an interpretive center.
The best time to visit Firestone Metro Park depends on the season. Spring and summer are popular times for hiking and golfing, while fall offers visitors the chance to see the park's stunning foliage. In the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the park's trails.
Overall, Firestone Metro Park is a must-see destination for anyone interested in exploring the natural beauty and history of Ohio. With its extensive trail network, golf course, and historic attractions, the park offers something for everyone, no matter what time of year you visit.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Firestone Metro Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Lakes State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Towpath Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Silver Springs - Stow | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Camp Christopher | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Firestone Metro Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Firestone Metro Park
What can I do at Firestone Metro Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Firestone Metro Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Firestone Metro Park.