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Van Buren State Park offers visitors a chance to explore woodlands and also features a lake for aquatic recreation. Picnicking and hiking trails are also available.
Address: 12259 Township Road 218 Van Buren OH USA 45889
 1 419 832-7662
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Riverside Park
This park includes a swimming pool, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, lighted softball field, rest room facilities, as well as waterfront area featuring canoes, pedal boats and public fishing.
Address: 219 McManness Ave Findlay OH USA
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Kingsbury Park
Kingsbury Park features a view of the confluence of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers and provides a pool with a waterslide, a wading pool and sports facilties such as baseball diamonds and basketball courts.
Address: . Defiance OH USA
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Woodlands Park
Woodlands Park in Perrysburg is used for outdoor recreation as well as the summer concert series, Music in the Park.
Address: E. Boundary St. & SR 795 Perrysburg OH USA
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Unique plantlife, ponds, bridges and picnic shelters are just a few of the features of this Metropark. Its location near Lake Erie make the park an important migratory stop for numerous bird species. The park also holds a variety of interpretive and educational programs for both children and adults.
Address: 4600 Starr Ave. Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park is located along the Maumee River and offers camping, boating, fishing and more.
Address: 1-466 State Route 65 McClure OH USA 43534
1 419 832-7662
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This Metro Park preserve offers numerous opportunities for hiking and observing abundant plant life, bird species and amphibians. The urban oasis is open for public use from 7am until dusk.
Address: 4659 Airport Highway Toledo OH USA 43615-7016
1 419 382-4664
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Belcher Park Wapakoneta
Belcher Park is home to the local Farmer's Market and is located along the river in Wapakoneta, OH.
Address: . Wapakoneta OH USA
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Maumee State Forest
The Maumee State Forest features hiking trails and an information center in Swanton, OH.
Address: 3390 County Road D Swanton OH USA
1 614 265-7056
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Located at a picturesque bend in the Maumee River, this Metropark features an extensive trail system and scenic river outlooks. Birdwatching opportunities are plentiful at this location, accessible via the 2.2 mile (3.5 km) Towpath trailhead at Farnsworth Metropark.
Address: Route 24 Waterville Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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A historic cemetery and a diverse ecology make up this unique Metropark. Visitors can walk amongst tall timber forests, explore swamplands and view a unique focal pond stained brown by the oak leaves of autumn. The park is also the site of the
National Center for Nature Photography, which features a gallery, workshops and field experiences. Secor is located six miles (9.6km) west of US Highway 23/I-145.
Address: 10,000 West Central Avenue Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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Commemorating early transportation via canal, this unique Metropark features 45-minute guided interpretive trips of the
canal aboard a mule-drawn canal boat. Visitors can tour a functioning water-powered mill and other historic structures. In operation from May to October, the Providence site is also host to special events and family programs.
Address: 13827 US 24 West (at SR 578) Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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The Wildwood Preserve Metropark is home to many diverse plants and animals which can be observed from numerous walking trails. The park also features a deep stream which runs through it and prairie grass displays, some reaching 10 feet high. Visitors can also tour the park's historic Manor House estate, which features a number of restored rooms, buildings and formal gardens.
Address: 5100 W Central Ave Toledo OH USA 43615-2106
1 416 535-3050
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Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park features four tennis courts and a large soccer and football field.
Address: 526 Hancock St. Findlay OH USA
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Three Meadows Pond Perrysburg
Three Meadows Pond offers guests fishing, boating, picnic tables and more.
Address: Three Meadows Drive Perrysburg OH USA
1 419 874-8020
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Veteren's Memorial Park Wapakoneta
The Veteren's Memorial Park in Wapakoneta features a one-mile walking track, picnic facilities, a skateboard area and more.
Address: . Wapakoneta OH USA
1 419 738-9356
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Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park features 176-acres of year round recreation opportunities, including hiking, picnicking and a disc golf course.
Address: 16618 Twp. Rd. 208 Findlay OH USA 45840
1 419 425-7275
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A boat launch and fishing are just a few of the features of this riverside Metropark. A small system of islands are visible from the trails which comprise this nature area along the Maumee River. Low river levels expose the Bowling Green Fault geological feature, a rock formation which runs beyond the park into the State of Michigan.
Address: 8505 S. River Rd. (US 24) Waterville Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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Diehl Park
Diehl Park is a Defiance park that caters to sports enthusiasts and children, offering basketball courts and baseball diamonds as well as an elaborate playground.
Address: . Defiance OH USA
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R. A. Stranahan Arboretum Toledo
The R. A. Stranahan Arboretum features 47 acres of trees that are maintained by staff at the Univeristy of Toledo.
Address: . Toledo OH USA
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Diverse plantlife and unique ecology make this Metropark a preferred destination for naturalists. Birds and numerous butterfly species are just a sample of the wildlife that is observable at this preserve. The largest of all the Metoparks, Oak Openings also features over 50 miles (80km) of hiking trails. The park is located just two miles (3.2km) west of the Toledo Express Airport.
Address: 4129 Girdharn Road Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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57 acres of meadows and gardens await visitors at the Toledo Botanical Garden. Follow the stone pathways to the herb garden and the rose garden featuring more than 250 roses. Take a stroll down the Grand Allee, where rows of Crabapple trees, Dawn Redwoods and Silver Leaf Lindens provide shelter. Enjoy the Garden Galleries where garden accessories, original artworks and unique gifts can be purchased.
Address: 5403 Elmer Drive Toledo OH 43615
1 419 936-2986
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This former canal line features original canal locks, river outlooks, ravines and the interesting and rare rock formations called the Maumeee River Ledges. Anglers appreciate the unique spring fishing experiences during which an abundance of spawning walleye make their way upriver.
Nature tours are also provided during the summer months aboard a 15-passenger tram.
Address: 1025 River Road Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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This former American Indian homesteading and hunting site is now a designated agricultural and educational preservation area. The Metropark features wetlands, ponds, an oak forest and a large restored barn which serves as a learning and meeting space for interpretive programs.
Address: SR 64 at Shadel Road, Whitehouse Toledo OH USA
1 419 407-9700
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Pontiac Park
Pontiac Park is located on the north side of the Maumee River, just off East River Drive. This park offers picnic facilities and the Zonta Fountain.
Address: . Defiance OH USA
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Independence Dam State Park is located Defiance and features access to the Maumee River and a host of natural attractions.
Address: 27722 State Route 424 Defiance OH USA 43512-9085
1 419 237-1503
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