Fred Fuller Park,off Middlebury Road, is Kent's largest park encompassing over 56 acres of land given to the City of Kent in 1934 by Lamson & Sessions Company. The park, which borders and crosses the Cuyahoga River, was developed into a multi-use park over the years, primarily through the involvement of Kent citizens.

Kramer Field ballfield complex is used in the spring, summer, and fall for youth baseball and softball, and adult slow and fast pitch softball. A total of four fields, two of which are lighted, are located at this "island" complex along with a small playground area, restrooms, and concession stand.

Fred Fuller Park has been a favorite location for family reunions at one of the six picnic shelters which all have playgrounds of varying sizes nearby. The Roy H. Smith Shelterhouse provides an enclosed meeting place for organizations and residents of Kent as well as a venue for receptions, parties, and pre-school programs.

A nature trail travels along the edge of the river the entire length of the park and connects to the John Brown Tannery Park on Stow Street. The trail can be accessed from the end of the picnic shelter area, behind the Roy Smith Shelterhouse and at the Harvey Redmond Bridge (which crosses the river to Kramer Fields). Future plans include the installation of a boat launching ramp and the renovation of a wooden trestle crossing the river to create a 1/2 mile loop trail that could be used for hiking and cross country skiing. Fred Fuller Park is also the location of the Main Office of Kent Parks & Recreation. Shelters available for rentals

Al Lease Park features picnic shelters, a gazebo, a lake, soccer and baseball fields, and two playgrounds. Named after Al Lease, who was actively involved in Kent Youth Baseball this thirty-one acre park expanded in 1990 on the west side of Kent off Silver Meadow Blvd.

Extensive landscaping gives this park a mature appearance. One of the most attractive passive recreation areas is a wooden walkway leading through a wetlands area to a large gazebo. Quiet observers can glimpse deer and pheasants that live in the area.

Of course, the park is not just for passive recreation. A four-acre lake has been stocked with shellcracker, large-mouth bass, and channel catfish so fishing enthusiasts of all ages can spend lazy afternoons on the bank. There are four picnic shelters in the park as well as a number of individual tables, each equipped with a grill, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A regulation soccer field, baseball diamond with a grass infield, basketball court, volleyball court, and two playground areas round out the developed facilities at Al Lease Park. Future plans call for nature trails and an exercise fitness course. Shelters available for rentals

Franklin Mills Riveredge Park follows the course of the Cuyahoga River from Gougler Street at Brady's Leap Park to Stow Street at John Brown Tannery Park. Developed on land deeded to the city by both Lamson and Sessions Company and the Kent family heirs during 1934-35, the park is named after the original settlement along the river -- Franklin Mills. This park is in the center of town and is accessible from Stow Street on the south, from River Street via a stairway next to the Bissler Building on the north. The park is accessible to the handicapped behind the Portage Paper Box Company on River Street.

The main activity in this park is passive exploration of the Riveredge and its natural and historic features. Presently there are pathways and decks developed to make viewing the falls at the Main Street Dam (circa. 1836) and reaching the Riveredge easier. A recent improvement is the lighting of a section of the trail and the dam. There are three stairs that go to the Riveredge that allow wading and fishing during low water. Two observation decks allow for a place to sit and enjoy the shade and / or view the falls. A walkway that goes under the historic Main Street Bridge (circa. 1876) leads to a trail that ends at Brady's Leap Park. Picnic tables and benches are spaced along this section of the trail.

Brady's Leap Park is located at the northern limit of the Riveredge Trail and is accessible from Gougler Avenue. This historic site is the location where Captain Samuel Brady reportedly jumped 21 feet across the river to avoid a band of Indians in 1780. Future plans include the construction of a bridge across the river and extension of the trail north to the Crain Avenue Bridge.

Artemis Drive Park, Kent's newest neighborhood park, was completed in 1998 with the help of two Community Development Block Grants. This 3.7 acre site has a picnic area, playground, and open play field for informal soccer and baseball games. A basketball court, park maintenance driveway, fencing, and landscaping improvements were completed in summer 1999. Shelter available for rentals

Fishcreek Park is seven acres adjacent to Fish Creek, off McKinney Boulevard. The land was purchased in 1978 by the Parks & Recreation Board with funds provided by the housing developer. Open play areas, a soccer field, playground facilities, a picnic shelter, and wooded areas are available for neighborhood residents.