The first Metropark in downtown Toledo, Middlegrounds, will open with a community event Saturday, Meet the Middlegrounds, Saturday, September 17, with a family event during the day and music that night.

Discover the Grounds
noon to 5 p.m.

The public’s first opportunity to wander the new park. Enjoy great views of the Maumee River, explore the 1.5-mile walk/bike path and learn about the Middlegrounds’ history in a new shelter inspired by a railroad roundhouse.

Noon to 2 p.m.

• Music by Urban Jazz Collective, Toledo School for the Arts

2 to 5 p.m.

• Music by Glass City Steel, Toledo School for the Arts

Activities from noon to 5

• Kayaking, archery and a climbing wall
• Kids Zone with child-friendly activities
• Entertainment and demonstrations under the tent by the Toledo-Lucas Public Library, Toledo Zoo, Toledo Museum of Art and Imagination Station
• Pageant Puppets (roaming the grounds) by Toledo School for the Arts
• Food by local food trucks

Rock the Grounds
6 to 9:30 p.m.

Music by local bands, food trucks, beer and wine

• 5 to 6 p.m. - Jeff Stewart (acoustic solo, rock-folk)
• 6:15 to 7 p.m. - Quickness (rock-blues trio)
• 8 to 9 p.m. - Toledo Jazz Orchestra Quintet

Other programs scheduled this fall at Middlegrounds