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About Metroparks

Metroparks of Toledo currently includes fourteen parks, each connecting parks to people and people with nature in compelling and exciting ways. Soon, everyone in Lucas County will live within a mere hop, skip and a jump from a Metropark.
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- Video: What if Tomorrow Were Different?
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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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Natural Wonders
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.
Natural Wonders
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- Native Seed Nursery
- National Center for Nature Photography
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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
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 Natural Wonders

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10/02

Librarian Picks for October

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09/28

Former Prison Farm Now Harvests Native Seed

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09/27

Scouts Build Homes for Birds

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09/26

Over 500 Birds Fledged from Boxes at Four Metroparks

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09/24

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

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09/06

Monarchs at Wildwood; Rare Butterfly at Wiregrass Lake

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08/30

Librarian Picks Get You Outside

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08/09

Seldom-seen Bird Subject of Curiosity for OSU Researchers

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07/27

Use These Guides to Check Off Butterflies, Dragonflies

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07/27

Your Old Photos Can Help Restore Natural Areas

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07/27

Librarian Picks Are Enlightening Buggy Reads

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07/19

A Tale of Two Small Carnivores

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07/07

Mosquito Control in the Metroparks

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07/04

Mydas: The King of Flies

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06/28

Librarian Picks To Get You Ready To Splash Into Summer

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06/16

'Bat Condo' Shelters Growing Population

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05/31

Librarian Picks to Get You Ready for Spring Trees

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05/30

Tick Guide: Timely Topic for Spring and Summer

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05/30

The Buzz About Bamboo Bee Houses

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05/03

Watch Your Step During Ground-nesting Season

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Featured Posts

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Metroparks Wins Record 6 Top Awards in State Contest

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Go Bouldering at Blue Creek!

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New River Access Honors Local Artist

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Help Create a Singletrack Mtn Bike Trail at Oak Openings