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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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    • Get Outside Yourself
    • Today, Tomorrow, the Future
    • Making Connections
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    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.

    Parks

    • Bend View
    • Brookwood Area
    • Blue Creek
    • Fallen Timbers Battlefield & Ft. Miamis
    • Farnsworth
    • Howard Marsh (New)
    • Middlegrounds
    • Oak Openings
    • Pearson
    • Providence
    • Secor
    • Side Cut
    • Swan Creek
    • Toledo Botanical Garden
    • Westwinds
    • Wildwood
    • Wiregrass Lake

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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.

    Activities

    • Archery
    • Bicycling
    • Birding
    • Camping
    • Cross-Country Skiing
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    • Ice Skating
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    • Running
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    • Choose Your Own Adventure

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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.

    Natural Wonders

    • About the Region
    • Conservation
    • Restoration
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    • Research and Monitoring
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    • Deer Management

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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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    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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Articles Categorized in Events and Programs

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01/08

Wintering the Towpath: Riverside Hike and Celebration

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01/08

Hikers to Share Tales of Appalachian Trail Adventure

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01/08

Natural History, Research Highlighted at Forum

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01/03

Do You Have What it Takes to Escape the Manor House?

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01/02

Lots of Reasons to Venture Outdoors this Winter

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12/18

Record Turnout for Holidays in the Manor House

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11/20

Fight the Winter Blahs in Your Metroparks

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11/17

Winter Travel Circle Series Brings the World to You

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10/12

Mountains and Molehills: A Photographic Journey

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10/11

Appalachian Trail Adventure Tests Backpackers' Skills

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10/11

Halloween Fun in the Metroparks

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10/03

Movie Night At Side Cut, October 27

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10/03

Ghosts of Providence: Spooky Fun at the Canal, October 19 and 20

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08/28

Waterfowl Festival to Return to Pearson September 9

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08/16

Movie Night At Side Cut, September 15

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08/15

Spooktacular Shoot October 12-13

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08/09

Tombstone Bicycle Tour, October 21

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07/23

Folk Artist Si Kahn to Perform Free Concert at Wildwood

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07/16

‘Stick Party’ to Celebrate 40,000 Miles Hiked

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06/06

Free Fishing Derby June 23 at Oak Openings

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Featured Posts

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Pine Tree Management Planned at Oak Openings

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Metroparks to Build Privately-funded Treehouse Village

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Winter Travel Circle Series Brings the World to You

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Fight the Winter Blahs in Your Metroparks

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  • Middlegrounds
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Our Story

  • Get Outside Yourself
  • Today, Tomorrow, the Future
  • Making Connections
  • The Value of Metroparks
  • Our Mission and Vision
  • A Rich History
  • CAPRA Accredited
  • Accessibility

Explore Your Parks

  • Bend View
  • Brookwood Area
  • Blue Creek
  • Fallen Timbers Battlefield & Ft. Miamis
  • Farnsworth
  • Howard Marsh (New)
  • Middlegrounds
  • Oak Openings
  • Pearson
  • Providence
  • Secor
  • Side Cut
  • Swan Creek
  • Toledo Botanical Garden
  • Westwinds
  • Wildwood
  • Wiregrass Lake

Outdoor Adventures

  • Archery
  • Bicycling
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Horse Trails
  • Ice Skating
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Walks and Hiking
  • Outdoor Skills
  • Paddling Sports
  • Photography
  • Playgrounds
  • Running
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Summer Camps
  • Windows on Wildlife
  • Choose Your Own Adventure

Natural Wonders

  • About the Region
  • Conservation
  • Restoration
  • Wildlife
  • Research and Monitoring
  • Oak Openings Corridor
  • Deer Management

Discover

  • Blog
  • Special Events & Programs
  • Event & Program Calendar
  • Features & Rentals
  • Trails
  • Team Bios
  • Learning & Education
  • #MyMetroparks

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  • Careers

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