Reimagine our public spaces— together.
Let’s build relationships, play, exchange ideas, and co-create a stronger, more Abundant Akron.
Reimagining the Civic Commons
Three civic asset areas, Civic Gateway, Ohio & Erie Canal Park and Summit Lake, along with the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, are reimagined and connected to bring economically diverse neighborhoods together, build civic pride and advance environmental sustainability.
Explore Our Civic Assets
Civic Gateway
Located on the northern end of downtown, the Civic Gateway is comprised of a variety of recreational and social amenities, including the Akron Civic Theatre, Lock 2, 3 and 4 Parks, Cascade Plaza and the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Ohio & Erie Canal Park
Strategically located along the Towpath Trail between downtown and Summit Lake, Ohio & Erie Canal Park is a neighborhood with a diversity of residents including renters, homeowners and senior citizens.
Summit Lake
Once the “million-dollar playground,” Summit Lake Park is reimagined as a platform for activities such as bicycle and canoe share, community gardens and programming to attract area residents and trail users from throughout the region.