Ottawa Park
Park
331 acres6.7 mi of trail
Ottowa TrailsJermain Trail AccessJermain Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Jason Zhang · CC BY-SA 3.0A−Outdoors
Outdoors in Toledo
8% of Toledo’s land is conserved, and 95% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: Ottawa Park (6.7 mi), Swan Creek Preserve Metropark (4.5 mi), Jermain Meadow Nature Area (2.5 mi). 8% of Toledo’s land is conserved, about 4,132 acres. 51 miles of mapped trail cross Toledo, 0.6 per square mile of land.
Ahead of 79% of U.S. towns · #162 of 993 in Ohio. What drives it
Conserved land
8%
4,132 acres · of 80.5 sq mi of land
Trails
51 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,507 ac
13 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
95%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
82 mi
20 mi lanes · 56 mi paths
Highest peak
620 ft
Sand Hill
Lakes & rivers
6
2 beaches · 9 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Toledo?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Toledo have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Toledo is ahead of 79% of U.S. towns, #162 of 993 in Ohio. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; the share of residents near a park ranks highest, park acres per resident lowest.
A−
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Toledo’s overall grade.
Conserved land8% of the land · typical OH town 3% · U.S. 4%B+Trails0.6 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (51 mi) · OH 0.2 · U.S. 0.4B+Park land13 acres of park per 1,000 residents (3,507 acres) · OH 15 · U.S. 13B−Parks close to home95% of residents within a half mile of a park · OH 60% · U.S. 72%A−
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 79%
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Ohio towns of 2,500+ (993)Ahead of 84%
Among the 400 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more, Toledo ranks #199 on Outdoors.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B+ to A−. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Ottawa Park, with 6.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Swan Creek Preserve Metropark
Park
426 acres4.5 mi of trail
Floodplain Trail (Green)Big Woods Trail (Yellow)Meadow Trail (Orange)North Trail Loop (Blue)+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Jermain Meadow Nature Area
Managed by City of Toledo
45 acres2.5 mi of trail
Jermain Trail Access
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Glass City Metropark
Managed by Metroparks Toledo
80 acres1.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark
Managed by Metroparks Toledo
69 acres1.4 mi of trail
Buckeye Basin Loop Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Middlegrounds Metropark
Park
31 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Highland Park
Park
30 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 90 parks & preserves
Ottawa Park331 acres · 6.7 mi of trail
DirectionsSwan Creek Preserve Metropark426 acres · 4.5 mi of trail
DirectionsJermain Meadow Nature Area45 acres · 2.5 mi of trail · City of Toledo
Toledo Botanical Garden60 acres · 1.8 mi of trail
DirectionsGlass City Metropark80 acres · 1.5 mi of trail · Metroparks Toledo
DirectionsManhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark69 acres · 1.4 mi of trail · Metroparks Toledo
DirectionsMiddlegrounds Metropark31 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsHighland Park30 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
Civic Center Mall12 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
DirectionsGreenwood Park70 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
Woodsdale Park34 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
Copland Park21 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsBrookford Park18 acres · 0.7 mi of trail · City of Toledo
DirectionsPine Glen Park16 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
DirectionsFriendship Park13 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
DirectionsPromenade Park7 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
DirectionsWalbridge Park23 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Smith Park11 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsTrilby Park10 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsRavine Park36 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsWinterfield Park10 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsRev. H. V. Savage Park7 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsThomas Edison Park63 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsWoodrow Wilson Park13 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsLiberty Park11 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsCullen Park12 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsLibrary Square5 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsBay View Park43 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsTribute Park30 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsPickford Park10 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Fort Meigs Sertoma Park7 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Blair Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsAurora Gonzales Community Center Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsMayfair Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Asbury Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Boeschenstein Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsToledo Spain Plaza2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsOakdale Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of Toledo
DirectionsCollins Park90 acres
DirectionsBowman Park57 acres
DirectionsNavarre Park51 acres
DirectionsWillys Park23 acres
DirectionsJoe E. Brown Park22 acres
DirectionsJamie Farr (Riverside) Park15 acres
DirectionsDibble Park13 acres
DirectionsBeatty Park11 acres
Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club10 acres
Foxglove Meadows Park10 acres
Sterling Park9 acres
Centennial Mall9 acres
DirectionsWestwood Park9 acres
Rogers Park8 acres
Close Park8 acres
DirectionsGunckel Park6 acres
DirectionsChessie Circle Trail Park6 acres
DirectionsHarry Kessler Park5 acres
Kleis Park5 acres
DirectionsDanny Thomas Park5 acres
Landers Park5 acres
Manhattan Park5 acres
DirectionsJoseph Burnett Park5 acres
DirectionsErie State Game Area4 acres · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Northgate Park4 acres
Wernert Field4 acres
DirectionsBennett Park4 acres
DirectionsThyer Park4 acres
Weller Playground4 acres
DirectionsWildwood Preserve Metropark3 acres
Library Village Park3 acres
DirectionsMacelwane Park3 acres · City of Toledo
Drummond Park2 acres
DirectionsElmhurst Park2 acres
Warren Park2 acres
DirectionsHeatherdowns Park2 acres
Glenwood Park2 acres · City of Toledo
DirectionsNorth Collingwood Park2 acres
Hamilton Playground2 acres
DirectionsNative Praire Habitat2 acres
DirectionsPrentice Park2 acres
DirectionsDelaware Creek Park2 acres · Toledo City Parks
DirectionsAgnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum1 acres
DirectionsSherman Park1 acres
DirectionsAshley Park1 acres
Golden Rule Park1 acres
DirectionsDexter Park1 acres
DirectionsBeverly Park1 acres
Galliers Park1 acres
Hyde Park1 acres
DirectionsSuperior Park1 acres
DirectionsOld West End Commons1 acres
Who protects it
4,132 conserved acres
8% of Toledo’s land. Who manages Toledo’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city3,328 ac
Private owners591 ac
Other state land166 ac
County54 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government9 ac
Local Park · 2,794 acPrivate Park · 580 acLocal Conservation Area · 550 acLocal Other or Unknown · 115 acLocal Recreation Area · 107 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 157 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Creek Preserve Metropark Local Park | Town or city | 414 | Open |
| Ottawa Park Local Park | Town or city | 307 | Open |
| Detwiler Park Local Park | Town or city | 262 | Open |
| Scott Park Local Park | Other state land | 166 | Open |
| Keil Farm Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 161 | Unknown |
| Inverness Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 150 | Open |
| Brookwood Area Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 149 | Closed |
| Toledo Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 132 | Open |
| Heatherdowns Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 129 | Open |
| South Toledo Golf Club Private Park | Private owners | 121 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
240 places to go in Toledo
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Toledo
Carland Beach
DirectionsPlus 1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Public pools in Toledo
Detwiler Pool
DirectionsJamie Farr Park PoolIn Jamie Farr (Riverside) Park
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Toledo
Aquarium Adventure Park
DirectionsBass Playground
DirectionsChippewa PlaygroundIn Trilby Park
DirectionsGreenwood Elementary Playground
DirectionsMarvin Playground
DirectionsSecret ForestIn Toledo Botanical Garden
Directions170 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Toledo
Glass City Dog ParkIn Woodsdale Park
DirectionsPlus 1 dog park without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Toledo
Cullen Park Boat LaunchIn Cullen Park
DirectionsCullen Park Boat LaunchIn Cullen Park
DirectionsCullen Park Boat LaunchIn Cullen Park
DirectionsCullen Park Boat LaunchIn Cullen Park
DirectionsKayak LaunchIn Middlegrounds Metropark
DirectionsShoreland Avenue Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 3 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Fishing spots in Toledo
Reel Fun ChartersHours: Mon–Sun 6 am – 9 pm
DirectionsPlus 1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Toledo
22 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Toledo
Sand Hill620 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Toledo
25 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Disc golf in Toledo
Ottawa Park Disc Golf CourseIn Ottawa Park · City of Toledo Parks and Recreation
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Toledo
Ironwood Community Garden
DirectionsScottwood Community Garden
DirectionsThe Carolyn E. Edwards Memorial Rain Garden
DirectionsThe Manos Community Garden
DirectionsTrails & water
10 named trails and 6 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 4.0 miUnpaved · 2.2 mi
Ottowa Trails3.1 mi
Jermain Trail Access2.6 mi
Buckeye Basin Loop Trail1.2 mi
Floodplain Trail (Green)0.4 mi
Big Woods Trail (Yellow)0.4 mi
Meadow Trail (Orange)0.4 mi
North Trail Loop (Blue)0.4 mi
Swan Creek Trail0.3 mi
Jermain Trail0.2 mi
Asbury Park Foot Path0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
82 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
20 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
56 mi
off-road bike paths
5.8 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
136Baseball
116Tennis
61Basketball
20Soccer
14Football
11Beach volleyball
7Softball
5Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →71 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 44 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Albert Neukom HouseBuilding · listed 1971
About itSuccesful SalesBuilding · listed 1971
About itOld Central Post OfficeBuilding · listed 1972
About itPythian CastleBuilding · listed 1972
About itSt. Patrick's Catholic ChurchBuilding · listed 1972
About itOld West End DistrictDistrict · listed 1973
About itLucas County Courthouse and JailBuilding · listed 1973
About itFort Industry SquareDistrict · listed 1973
About itBrand, R., and CompanyBuilding · listed 1975
About itBerdan BuildingBuilding · listed 1975
About itStandart-Simmons Hardware CompanyBuilding · listed 1975
About it59 more on the History page.
When to get out
The best walking months in Toledo: July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (2.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 3.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Toledo →
Next door
Toledo and its neighbors
Toledo has the most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Toledo51 miSylvania Township30 miOregon27 miSpringfield Township19 miMaumee9.2 miPerrysburg Township7.4 miOttawa Hills2.5 miWashington Township1.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 8% | 0.6 | 13 | 95% | A− |
| Washington Township | 13% | 0.5 | 4 | 63% | B |
| Oregon | 8% | 0.9 | 74 | 60% | A− |
| Maumee | 16% | 0.9 | 80 | 99% | A+ |
| Sylvania Township | 10% | 1.0 | 36 | 81% | A |
| Springfield Township | 4% | 0.9 | 13 | 57% | B |
| Ottawa Hills | 14% | 1.3 | 36 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Perrysburg Township | 1% | 0.2 | 10 | 50% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Toledo
Where can I hike in Toledo?
The longest trail networks: Ottawa Park, 6.7 miles; Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4.5 miles; Jermain Meadow Nature Area, 2.5 miles; Toledo Botanical Garden, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Toledo is conserved land?
8% of its land, against a typical 3% for an Ohio town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Toledo’s trails?
Ottawa Park and Swan Creek Preserve Metropark don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Toledo?
82 miles of bike routes are on the map: 20 of painted or protected lanes, 56 of off-road paths and 5.8 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Toledo?
19,740 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Toledo or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,507 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Toledo have?
Ahead of 79% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #162 of 993 in Ohio. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Toledo neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →