Metroparks Toledo

The scenic Metroparks is where we go to play with our children, attend family reunions and walk our dogs are more than just pretty places—they are important parts of the story we tell about our region.

Residents and regular visitors are well aware of the benefits of the Metroparks. About half of Lucas County residents say they visit a Metropark at least once a month, and almost 70 percent say they visit four to 11 times per year. An estimated 5 million people passed through the gates of the Metroparks in 2019.

The park system also plays a vital role in how the Toledo area presents itself to the world. Our clean, green, safe and scenic parks are part of our region’s identity and quality of life.

The mission of Metroparks Toledo is to conserve the region’s natural resources by creating, developing, improving, protecting, and promoting clean, safe, and natural parks and open spaces for the benefit, enjoyment, education, and general welfare of the public.