Explore Your Parks | Metroparks Toledo

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Metroparks Toledo is a system of parks and trails connecting people with nature in compelling and exciting ways. Wherever you are in Lucas County, you are just minutes away from a Metropark.
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Explore Your Parks
Explore Your Parks

All Metroparks encompass beautiful scenery, open spaces and boast an open invitation to come and explore. Yet, no two Metroparks are alike. Every Metropark is different, and promises singular experiences and one-of-a-kind, natural attributes.
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Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures

Metroparks provide a myriad of ways for people to connect with the natural world. What’s your pleasure? Biking? Hiking? Canoeing? Camping? Photography? There’s a Metropark for that—and no better place to come outside and play.
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Nature For Generations

Metroparks not only conserves the most beautiful natural resources in the region, in many cases Metroparks restores them to their unaltered splendor. These are places that are meant for enjoyment. These are places people want to be.
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Discover Nature

Chances are, you’re only minutes from a Metropark. Consequently, you’re always just minutes from beautiful open spaces, and plenty of things to see and do the year round. Check this page often to discover everything happening at Metroparks.
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Get Involved

Sometimes the best way to enjoy your Metroparks is to take an active role in helping support and sustain Metroparks in the future. What is your favorite way to get involved?
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Articles Categorized in Explore Your Parks

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Librarian Picks Focus on People and Wildlife Getting Ready for Winter

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Decompression Drive

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Librarian Picks Books to Read by Flashlight

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Ellen Biddle Shipman; The Beginnings of a Legacy

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In the Footsteps of Moseley

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Glow Paddle at Farnsworth (Sold Out)

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Librarian Picks Focus on Fall

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08/11

Public Hardhat Tours Available at Glass City Metropark

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Metroparks Staycations

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06/22

Librarian Picks Focus on Water

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Hidden Homes

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04/01

Conversations with Metroparks Master Interpreter

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03/25

Celebrating Women in History

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Social Distancing

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02/27

Librarian Picks Books That Focus on What to Look for as Spring Approaches

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Librarian Picks Books for Outdoor Snowy Day Fun

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12/16

Behind the Scenes Tours at the Manor House

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12/01

Librarian Picks Get You Ready for Winter

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Manor House Nominated for USA Today 10Best Award

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Librarian Picks Books About Fall Migration

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