2024 Eclipse

The Great Eclipse Campout

The next total solar eclipse to visit North America will be April 8, 2024. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017. The 2017 total solar eclipse was witnessed by about 20 million people from Oregon to South Carolina, and the upcoming 2024 Great American Eclipse is sure to be witnessed by many millions more.

In the US, totality will begin in Texas at 1:27 pm CDT and will end in Maine at 3:35 pm EDT on April 8, 2024.

If you’ve never seen a total solar eclipse before, put it on your bucket list and plan to experience the historic event in the Toledo Region.

Make Metroparks Toledo your Eclipse Basecamp

Toledo and its surrounding areas offer the perfect backdrop for this historic event. Make Metroparks Toledo your basecamp, providing camping options for all preferences. Whether you prefer the coziness of cabins, the tranquility of tent platforms, or the classic experience of traditional campsites, we've got you covered. And don't forget about the famous Treehouse Village, an experience like no other!

Treehouses & Cabins

Raised Tent Platforms

Traditional Campsites

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit our website at MetroparksToledo.com/plan-your-event.

Programming

Total Eclipse of the Park – Viewing Events
1:00-4:30 pm, April 8, 2024

Every so often the sun, moon, and Earth align just right to put on a spectacular show! On April 8, Ohio will experience a one-in-a-lifetime Total Solar Eclipse; an event that won’t occur again in Ohio until 2099. Join us at Glass City or Oak Openings Preserve for a fun, safe viewing of this historic solar wonder. No Reservations Required.

Eclipse Viewing with the Appold Planetarium
Wildwood Preserve, Rec Field near the playground (parking lot 7)
April 8, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Join staff from Lourdes University’s Appold Planetarium for a casual eclipse viewing party. Planetarium staff will be available to answer questions, explain what’s going on, and share safety tips. Bring a chair and your own eclipse glasses or pin-hole viewers. This is open to everyone. Please note this is not a Metroparks program, and Metroparks naturalists will not be on site. A playground is available nearby for young viewers.

For Metroparks naturalist-led viewing parties with kids activities check out the Total Eclipse at the Park programs at Glass City and Oak Openings Preserve.

Glass City Metropark
A family-friendly event at Glass City will offer prime views of the eclipse on the riverfront of downtown Toledo. Watch the sky through telescopes with solar filters and enjoy a Kids’ Zone with eclipse-themed activities. Eclipse-viewing glasses will be available to borrow. Roller Skating will be available. Food and beverages are available for purchase at The Garden by Poco Piatti. Duration of totality: 1 minute, 56 seconds. This event is rain or shine. Even if clouds block the eclipse, stop by the Kids Zone to learn about what's happening above the clouds.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, Beach Ridge Area
Enjoy a casual eclipse viewing session in a stunning natural setting. A naturalist will be on hand to answer questions and offer limited eclipse-themed activities. Eclipse glasses will be available to borrow. Food and beverages are available for purchase at Heavy Wheelhouse. Duration of totality: 1 minute, 5 seconds. This event is rain or shine.

Area Viewing Parties

Whitehouse Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
April 8, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Whitehouse Village Hall and Blue Creek Metropark

We invite you to view the Total Solar Eclipse at Whitehouse Village Hall and Blue Creek Metropark! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day and this unique experience with us! Whitehouse Solar Eclipse Glasses will be available in limited quantities and food trucks will be available.

Food Trucks scheduled so far:

Outlaw Attitude BBQ
Inner-G Smoothies
Garry's Kettle Corn

The eclipse will be from approximately 2 to 4:30 p.m. with totality from 3:11 to 3:13 p.m. Parking will be available at Village Hall, along Providence Street and at Blue Creek Metropark. For additional information visit Village of Whitehouse website [Details].

For a complete list of viewing locations visit Destination Toledo's website. [Details]