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Metroparks are Special Places Local residents and environmental enthusiasts throughout the country treasure the natural gems preserved by Metroparks of the Toledo Area. The regional park district offers more than 11,500 acres of protected and restored parkland, with over 120 miles of scenic trails to explore. Three million visitors enjoy the Metroparks each year, and 80 percent of Lucas County residents visit the parks several times per year. From Wildwood to Pearson, Side Cut to Oak Openings, and so many more – northwest Ohioans have extraordinary access to natural areas of global significance. The Park District facilitates conservation, active lifestyles, lifelong learning and an appreciation for natural resources and our region’s rich heritage. To chart a course that ensures that future generations of park visitors inherit a healthy park system, Metroparks recently developed a comprehensive master plan. This plan will help guide the vision, operation and development of the Park District for the next 20 years.
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CONNECTING enhancing the lives of millions
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A Glimpse: Metroparks Master Plan Protecting What We Have Metroparks consists of 10 stand-alone parks that are the foundation of the Park District. Metroparks protects our community’s natural resources by responsibly using public dollars to conserve, preserve and restore areas that provide remarkable environmental and economic value for all of northwest Ohio.
Finishing What We Started Connecting the parks and connecting people with nature are a few of Metroparks top priorities. Over the next decade, the Park District will complete a number of projects that have been on hold and open several new parks to the public. When the expansion is completed, everyone in Lucas County will live within five miles of a Metropark. A world of nature will be a hop, skip and a jump away for thousands of residents.
Planning For The Future Looking ahead, Metroparks will play a key role in important issues facing our region including conservation of the natural environment, the impact of public use on the parks, the maintenance and rehabilitation of park facilities and Metroparks role in environmental and healthy living education.
The master plan serves as a roadmap for long-term growth. It will focus on what we’re best at – preserving natural areas and providing educational programming. At the same time, the plan will provide a framework of opportunities for local communities and organizations to get involved. It’s a community-wide effort. While Metroparks reflects on 87 years of conservation, education and recreation with much pride, the agency is also excited to have a comprehensive master plan in place to help guide the operation and development of the Park District over the next two decades.
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A Metropark within 5 Miles of Every Home in Lucas County NEW METROPARK LOCATIONS
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Legend
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Chessie Circle Trail
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Keil Property
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Wiregrass Lake
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The Middlegrounds
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Metroparks of the Toledo Area (Restricted or Limited Access)
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Howard Farms
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Other Parks & Preserves
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Manhattan Marsh
Oak Openings Corridor
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Fallen Timbers Battlefield/ Fort Miamis National Historical Site
Metroparks of the Toledo Area (Open to Public)
Municipality County Boundaries
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Blue Creek Metropark
Connecting Communities As a community, we are further connecting our network of parks for the people of northwest Ohio. We know our forests, wetlands, open spaces, trails, waterways and other green resources provide essential environmental, economic and community benefits to local residents and visitors from around the country. Metroparks enhances the lives of millions of visitors each year. We encourage everyone to get out there, get connected and discover the breathtaking natural areas that are right outside your doorstep.
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Biking Birding Cross County Skiing Camping Canoeing Cycling Family Celebrations Fishing Geocaching Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking Outdoor Education Facilities Picnicking Snowshoeing Walking/Running Find your activity and get connected at metroparkstoledo.com. 5100 W. Central Avenue Toledo, OH 43615