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Glass City Metropark
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Park Maps and Trails
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Park Rentals and Highlights
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Park Hours & Contact Information
Creating Memories: Plan Your Day or Celebrate Your Next Occasion at Glass City Metropark
Glass City Metropark has quickly become a year-round destination for fun and community celebrations, set against the backdrop of the Maumee River and the downtown Toledo skyline. With its vibrant atmosphere and variety of amenities, this new park has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors (and counting) since the opening of Phase 2 in June 2023.
But this is just the beginning - what you see now is just 25% of the larger Glass City Riverwalk project that's currently in development. For updates and information about the Riverwalk [Explore]
Upcoming Events
Retro Skate Party with Eric Chase [Details]
For information on programming and rentals call (419) 407-9714, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discovery Play
Take your play to the next level with our three play nodes at Glass City Metropark
Mini Maumee
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Prairie and Pollinator
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Grosbeak
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ExploreWorld-Class Amenities & Adventures
At Metroparks Toledo we are dedicated to creating experiences to connect park users of all ages and abilities to the outdoors.
Winter at The Ribbon
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Summer at The Ribbon
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Kayak Cove & Adventure Boardwalk
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Sturgeon Point & Natural Resource Education Area
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Market Hall
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The Garden by Poco Piatti
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Misting Boulders
Sledding Hill
Glass City Marina
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Fishing
Public Art Features
Beacon Tower
This unique art installation offers a nod to Toledo’s glass industry with colors representing the green of grass and trees, yellow of sunshine and blue of sky and water, all surrounding the steel skeletal frame inspired by the areas industrial history. Generously supported by Owens Corning.
Slag Ladles
Slag Ladles These massive, bowl-shaped relics date back to the 1880’s when this land was home to Maumee Rolling Mills steel company. Uncovered during construction of Glass City Metropark, these remnants of the industrial site are transformed into a sculpture piece providing a unique planting area. Generously supported by The Cleveland Cliffs Foundation.
Rain Towers
This unique public art installation is comprised of a group of five functional water play sculptures created by Toledo-based Graphite Design & Build, and is the centerpiece of Rain Tower Plaza. Generously supported by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
Plan Your Event at Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
The Glass City Riverwalk offers a variety of indoor rental facilities, event lawns, cabanas, open air shelters and access to popular park attractions. The facilities on the Riverwalk provide a wide range of service options, from self-setup locations where you provide your own food and drinks, to comprehensive catering and hospitality services where the pros at The Garden by Poco Piatti can handle it all for you.
Latest From Our Blog
Glass City Riverwalk Tours
Take a peek at this transformational project! Well underway, Riverwalk, is the talk of the town.
Fireworks in the 419 Viewing at Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
Join us for a Fourth of July celebration at Glass City Metropark! With stunning views of the city’s fireworks display, a variety of activities, and extended hours at key attractions, this is the perfect spot to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends.