Latest COVID-19 Updates
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Registration is now open for Virtual Summer Camps.
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Download the images featured on social media, Mondays with Art, series.
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Make your camping reservations now!
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Missing your favorite Trivia Night? Lament no longer! Join us for Metroparks Toledo’s virtual Trivia Thursdays. Compete against friends and family to determine who is the trivia master of all things Metroparks.
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Kayak Rentals begin this weekend!
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We appreciate your support and love for our great Metroparks.
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Stay Informed, Stay Safe.
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Let your smart devices be your guide into nature escapes at your Metroparks. Use your technology to navigate to marked locations to discover the cool things happening in our parks.
Before settlement, north Toledo and downtown encompassed a mosaic of different natural habitats that included mostly marshland, as well as forest and prairie. Wetland areas along the banks of the Maumee and surrounding areas, were a popular haven for large numbers of frogs and toads, and early Toledo was appropriately dubbed the name “Frogtown.”
The goal was to create real advice—that turned into many mishaps and hilarious stories. Now I am just sharing them with you to set the parenting bar really low. You can do better than this. A new blog post will be added each week.
Two national associations have recognized Metroparks for a program last summer that highlighted the park system's inclusive outdoor recreation activities.
Metroparks executive director Dave Zenk has a Memorial Weekend message to park visitors and staff: Thank you! With your help, the parks have remained open, and progress is continuing on exciting new projects across Lucas County.
