Our Legacy | Metroparks Toledo

Our Story
About Metroparks

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.
Our Story
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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.
Parks
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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.
Activities
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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.
Enjoy Your 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 Our Legacy

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09/10

Bill Mewborn to Be Remembered in Park He Fought to Preserve

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08/22

Foundation Relaunched To Support a Bright Future for Metroparks

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02/13

Entities Working Together to Preserve a Toledo Gem

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01/31

People, Projects, Programs Honored by Ohio Parks Industy

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12/13

The Early Years: Remembering How We Got Here

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11/27

Donation Honors Memory of Special Dog

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11/27

Flags Fly as a Tribute from Family

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11/27

Flag Pole, Landscaping a Tribute to Husband

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11/27

Memorial Gift Enhances Wildwood Playground Area

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11/10

Another 10 Years of Clean, Safe, Natural Metroparks.

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03/30

Kate's Gift to 'Help Keep the Parks Nice'

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03/15

Fallen Timbers Film Special Showing March 26

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11/09

New Metroparks Are More of a Good Thing

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11/08

New River Access Honors Local Artist

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10/04

International Guests Learn About Interpretation

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09/20

New Flag to Fly Over First Downtown Metropark

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08/30

Gift for Trail Maintenance Honors Bob and Betty Metz

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08/15

Tribute to Coach Benefits Wildwood Trail Users

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02/23

Documentary: Metroparks History

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02/02

Wildwood History: 'Land as Good as Gold'

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Featured Posts

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Art at Alti2ude: Exhibit Takes Photography to New Heights

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Folk Artist Si Kahn to Perform Free Concert at Wildwood

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Librarian Picks For August

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Blue Creek Nursery Receives National Award