Toledo Metroparks
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Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
area: Bend View Metropark
Bend View Metropark
Bend View Metropark is a regional park located in Toledo, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It is managed by Farnsworth Metropark and got its name from having a supreme view of a 90-degree bend of the Maumee River.-External links:*...
, the Blue Creek Conservation Area
Blue Creek Conservation Area
Blue Creek Conservation Area is a conservation area located in Whitehouse, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. Blue Creek is not yet open daily, but it is opened occasionally for special events.-History:...
, the Fallen Timbers Battlefield
Battle of Fallen Timbers
The Battle of Fallen Timbers was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War, a struggle between American Indian tribes affiliated with the Western Confederacy and the United States for control of the Northwest Territory...
, Farnsworth Metropark
Farnsworth Metropark
Farnsworth Metropark is a regional park located in Waterville, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. The long narrow parks sits on the western shore of the Maumee River with a view of several islands, including Missionary, Butler and Indian islands, all of which are owned by the State of...
, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is the largest of the Toledo Area Metroparks. It is a nature preserve located near Swanton, Ohio and is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It is located southwest of the Toledo Express Airport, and contains sand dunes and several rare plant species...
, Pearson's Metropark
Pearson's Metropark
Pearson's Metropark is a regional park located in Oregon, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It is one of the few remnants left of the Great Black Swamp. The park contains a pond with paddle boat rentals in the summer months and sledding in the winter months.-External links:*...
, Providence Metropark
Providence Metropark
Providence Metropark is a regional park located near Grand Rapids, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. The park contains authentic canal boat rides on the Miami and Erie Canal and features canal lock 44, the only original functioning lock in the state of Ohio.-External links:*...
, Secor Metropark
Secor Metropark
Secor Metropark is a regional park located in Toledo, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It is known for its wide open prairies and lush wooded area.-Features:...
, the Toledo Botanical Garden
Toledo Botanical Garden
Toledo Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in the city of Toledo, Ohio owned by the Metroparks of the Toledo Area. Originally consisting of donated by George P. Crosby to the City of Toledo, Toledo Botanical Garden now encompasses more than...
, Side Cut Metropark
Side Cut Metropark
Side Cut Metropark is a regional park located in Maumee, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It features Bluegrass Island, a popular fishing destination. Obtained from the state of Ohio in the 1920s, Side Cut was the original metropark. Its name is derived from the site being a sidecut on...
, Swan Creek Preserve Metropark
Swan Creek Preserve Metropark
Swan Creek Metropark is a regional park located in Toledo, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. The park contains several miles of often used trails.-External links:*...
, and Wildwood Preserve Metropark
Wildwood Preserve Metropark
Wildwood Preserve Metropark is a nature reserve located in Toledo, Ohio, near Sylvania, that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. Previously, the park was a family estate of Robert A...
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According to information from the environmentalists for the park system, the parks currently contain nearly a third of the rare plant species in Ohio. While the mission and programming relating to the care and education of nature, the parks also routinely offer programs relating to state history and area culture.
In addition to these parks, there are three bicycle trails-the University/Parks Trail
University/Parks Trail
The University/Parks Trail is a rail trail in metropolitan area of Toledo, Ohio, United States. The trail is open to walkers, bikers, joggers and in-line skaters.-History:...
and the North and South forks of the Wabash Cannonball Trail.
Geography
The Metroparks consist of over 10000 acres (40.5 km²) of land, which span a wide variety of land. They also include over 4000 acres (16.2 km²) of the Oak Openings Region of Ohio, an area located along what used to be the western edge of Lake ErieLake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
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