Best options in Akron for 7 popular outdoor activities

Beach: John and Michele's Beach

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 34 Whitefriars Drive Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Beaches
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Boating: Dusty's Landing II

- Rating: 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 401 West Turkeyfoot Lake Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Boating, Boat Repair, Boat Dealers
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Fishing: Cascade Valley Metro Park - Chuckery Area

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 837 Cuyahoga St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Parks, Soccer, Fishing
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Hiking: Goodyear Heights Metro Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2077 Newton St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Parks, Hiking
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Botanical Gardens: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 714 North Portage Path Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Museums, Botanical Gardens, Historical Tours
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Disc Golf: Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links

- Rating: 3.1/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 294 West Turkeyfoot Lake Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Disc Golf, Golf Lessons
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Park: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1828 Smith Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Parks, Community Gardens
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 170 metros.

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