May 23 is Opening Play! at Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
Presented by Buckeye Broadband
Opening Play marks the official start of summer on the Toledo riverfront. Celebrate the return of warm-weather favorites at Glass City Metropark and discover new experiences across the river at Toledo Pickle Co. Promenade Park will host a full calendar of concerts, festivals, and community events, while J&M Cruise Lines offers scenic river and lake cruises all season long.
The Riverwalk also connects you to top attractions like Imagination Station, the National Museum of the Great Lakes, Toledo Mud Hens games, and events at the Huntington Center and Glass City Center. Whether you're after family fun, outdoor adventure, or a relaxing day by the water, the Glass City Riverwalk has something for everyone this summer—and with more than 40 public docks, you can even arrive by boat.
Get Ready to Play: What to Expect Starting May 23
📍 Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
Fun Amenities Opening for Summer Season
💦 Water play opens at 10 a.m. including the popular Mini-Maumee Water Play
🛴 Skate or Scoot The Ribbon Roller Trail – Rentals Available Daily!
🧗♀️ Climb the Mercy Health FitPark Climb rock wall - Opens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday all summer long.
🏃Explore the Grosbeak and Prairie Pollinator playgrounds.
🛶 Kayak Share opens for season!
🍕 The Garden by Poco Piatti opens daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for riverside eats and treats.
Please Note: The Mini Maumee: The water playground will be open for the season when the air temperature is at least 70 degrees, which unfortunately is not in the forecast for this holiday weekend. Watch the Metroparks social media for updates.
📍 Toledo Pickle Com., 1030 Water St., Toledo, OH 43604
More Than Pickleball!
🏓 Toledo Pickle offers fun for the whole family - kids 16 and under play pickleball for FREE with an adult.
🧗 Enjoy arcade games, ping pong tables, corn hole boards, and a rock climbing wall.
🍽️ The Stay Out of the Kitchen Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner.
☀️ Enjoy the brand-new 320-foot riverfront patio along the developing Glass City Riverwalk trail.
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark, 111 Ottawa St., Toledo, OH 43604
An Urban Oasis on the Maumee River
🌳Visit Middlegrounds to enjoy 28 acres of natural riverside greenspace with walk trails
🐕 Visit with your dog and enjoy the free off-lease dog park.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk featured locations & activities
Glass City Riverwalk connects to summer fun
🎶 The city of Toledo’s Promenade Park serves as a gathering place for many of Toledo’s biggest celebrations, from concerts and festivals to cultural celebrations and community events.
🛳️ Cruise the Maumee River or Lake Erie with J&M Cruise Lines
🚤 Visit by boat with 46 day-use slips along the Glass City Riverwalk.
⚓ Glass City Marina is the only marina on the Riverwalk, offering seasonal and day-use slips and fuel services.
⛴️ Catch a ride to Riverwalk destinations on the Spirit of America Water Taxi
🏙️ Check out Downtown Toledo attractions, restaurants and more!
What’s next on the Glass City Riverwalk
With nearly 80 acres already restored and accessible, and an additional 220 acres of riverfront green space under development, we continue building towards connecting six neighborhoods and creating a diverse array of recreational opportunities along the Maumee River. Follow our Glass City Riverwalk social media pages for event information, progress updates and more! [Facebook] [Instagram]