The trail, which is is part of the Buckeye Trail (marked with blue blazes), follows the remains of the Miami and Erie Canal along the old tow path where mules towed flat-bottom boats along the waterway.
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The park is at one end of the Towpath Trail that connects it with Bend View and Providence Metroparks. The Interurban Bridge, which crosses the river at Farnsworth, is partially built atop Roche de Bout, a large, protruding rock in the river that served as an early landmark for native people, European explorers and armies. The abandoned span, once the world's largest earth-filled, concrete reinforced bridge, was part of a commuter railway system.
Farnsworth has always been about the water. In fact, water-based recreation has been a focus of the park since it’s inception when it was originally named Waterville Park. Together, Providence, Bendview, Farnsworth and canal lands total 465 acres.
Amenities and features at Farnsworth include indoor and picnic shelter rental, fishing, overnight camping (see Camping page) and historical WPA buildings and bridges.
You may love this playground as much as your kids!
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Enjoy tent camping next to the Maumee River and Tow Path Trail.
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A historic WPA lodge with sweeping views of the Maumee River.
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To help plan your event, the Customer Service Dept. holds open houses throughout the year in buildings at six Metroparks where you can see the facilities and talk with staff about your questions before you reserve a date.
Join this national celebration to get out and enjoy your favorite park.
Twenty senior construction students from Penta Career Center are helping to build tent platforms for camping on a Maumee River Island.