Downtown Toledo has had some incredible improvements over the years. One of the most exciting recent additions to the area is Glass City Metropark. Located at 1001 Front Street on the former site of the Acme Power Plant, this premier park has elevated Toledo's riverfront green space. In total, Glass City Riverwalk will include 300 acres of land and five miles of multi-use trails spanning both sides of the Maumee River. The various nodes of this project are connected by Veteran's Glass City Skyway, MLK Bridge, and Anthony Wayne Bridge.

Glass City Riverwalk enhances the area's health and natural space. More than 90 acres of industrial or vacant land will be restored by planting over 20,000 new trees along the river. In addition, the creation of the Riverwalk allows 32,440 residents from surrounding neighborhoods to live within 1 mile of a safe, clean green space.

The completed phases have already breathed new life into the area, and there's so much more to come! Check out the impressive transformation as well as the planned improvements that Toledo has in store.

GLASS CITY METROPARK
Glass City Metropark is a major feature of the Riverwalk and celebrated its grand opening in June 2023. 

COMPLETED PHASES:

• A 3,500 square foot pavilion with concessions and green roof
• Rooftop plaza
• Event lawn that accommodates 5,000 people for special events
• Sledding hill
• Reforestation with more than 2,000 trees and prairie plants
• Adventure boardwalk over water
• The Ribbon: 1,000 foot loop trail for ice skating | Connected to a 5,000 square foot skating pond for traditional ice skating
• Mini Maumee Discovery Play: Water play area with scaled 'map' of the Maumee River and its tributaries
• The Garden by Poco Piatti: Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner
• Cabana Village at The Ribbon: Six cabanas available for reservations year-round for groups up to 10 | Each cabana has its own fire pit and warming heaters for the winter skating season, and ceiling fans for warmer months
• Grosbeak and Pollinator Picnic Shelters

IN THE WORKS

• Glass City Enrichment Center: A key access point for a variety of programs and services offered by Metroparks or other partners, such as youth programs, workforce development, wellness programs, education, and other social services | Located at 815 Front Street, Toledo, OH 43615
• Urban camping
• Improved share-use paths
• Transient dock landing at Glass City Metropark for additional boat access
• New kayak launches
• Boardwalk at The Cove
• Promedica & Imagination Station Discovery Playground
• Pavement, lighting, and landscaping improvements for various nodes

Check out the project schedule here and stay up-to-date on all GCR plans at https://www.gcrtoledo.com/