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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.
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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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- Ice Skating
- Mountain Biking
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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.
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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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Notices

Howard Marsh Kayak Rentals

Howard Marsh Kayak Share is closed for the season. It will re-open Memorial Day weekend 2022.

Enjoy the unique experience of paddling a six-mile water trail through the marsh, and the convenience of not having to haul your own boat to the park.

Available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Single Kayaks can be rented by the hour, $15

Download the Movatic app to your smartphone.

For information please call (419) 407-9723, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or contact the Ranger on Duty ‭(419) 407-9718.

Kayak Sizes/Weight Capacity

Single Kayak 11-1/2 foot in length and have a weight capacity of 350 lbs.
Single Kayak 9-1/2 foot in length and have a weight capacity of 300 lbs.
Tandem Kayaks have a weight capacity of 500 lbs.

Brought to you in a fitness partnership with MercyHealth!

Park—Howard Marsh Metropark

Park Entrance Address: 611 S Howard Road, Curtice, OH 43412

Price: Single Kayaks $15 per hour

Hours: Available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Features and Amenities—Howard Marsh Kayak Rentals

Additional Information: Kayak weight limit and sizes available Single, 9.5’ = 300lbs or Single, 11.5’ = 350lbs