Couch to Scout Trail Program
Work on your 2026 goals - to complete Metroparks Toledo’s most epic day hike! The 15.3 mile Oak Openings Hiking Trail is Metroparks’ longest trail and the perfect motivation to get moving this spring.
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5 Poets 5 Parks - Friday, April 3
Join Metroparks Toledo for #5poets5parks in celebration of National Poetry Month on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Glass City Metropark. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Spring Equinox Mindfulness Night Hike (All Ages) - Friday, March 20
Welcome spring and celebrate the equinox with a twilight to evening hike through the garden. Explore the beautiful Toledo Botanical Gardens with a self-guided mindfulness walk. Hikers will follow a marked trail at their own pace, with mindfulness stops and prompts along the way to encourage nature enjoyment. Reservations Required, Various Times.
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To view the full list of job openings visit our Careers page. Apply now for seasonal positions – work begins in March.
Programming Calendar
View the complete calendar of events and programs happening at Metroparks Toledo today!
Trail Challenge
Join the Metroparks Trail Challenge! Sign up, set a goal, and hit the trails while making friends and memories along the way.
The Ribbon
The Ribbon, supported by the Hylant Family Foundation, is a 1,000 foot loop trail featuring rolling hills and soft curves for a uniquely Metroparks roller skating experience. The Ribbon is connected to a 5,000 square foot skating pond that offers a traditional rink experience for beginners and a series of special events and programs.
Glass City Metropark
Glass City is the start of bigger things to come, and a destination in its own right. A glass pavilion with rooftop plants and plazas, a sledding hill, walking paths, an event lawn for 5,000 people and incredible views of the city, the new park is a go-to spot beside the largest river on the Great Lakes -- the Maumee.
Transforming Our Riverfront
The Glass City Riverwalk will revitalize and connect both sides of the Maumee.
Metroparks Foundation
Learn more about the Metroparks Toledo Foundation.
Common Ground CD
An album of eight original recordings by Toledo musician Thaddaeus Washington is a collaboration between music and nature, incorporating sounds from local Metroparks.Articles Tagged in Spotlight
#5poets5parks Returning for Third Year
Five award-winning regional poets will be featured in the third annual #5poets5parks in honor of National Poetry Month, April 3 at Glass City Metropark Pavilion.
Librarian's Book Selection for February Focuses on Owls
Recommended reading on nature related topics from librarians at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.
Travel Circle Series Brings the World to Wildwood
Travel the world this winter with Maumee Valley Adventurers and Metroparks. Each Saturday in January, February and March, a different, local speaker presents photos and narration from an international travel adventure.