Experience the peace of the marsh and search for wildlife as you paddle through this restored wetland with a naturalist.

Adults and 12+
Meet at Howard Marsh Metropark, boat launch near the restrooms

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Cast a line at our exclusive new fishery at Cannonball Prairie! We will discuss fly fishing in our area and work on casting techniques, as well as how to approach casting in different scenarios before taking those skills to the water. After fly fishing, we will be targeting specific fish species to remove from the fishery to promote overall health of the populations of fish and the fishery as a whole. If you catch fish within our removal criteria, you are welcome and encouraged to keep what you catch. This exclusive opportunity is the only one available for adults to fish at Cannonball Prairie.
All equipment provided. Registration required.

Adults 18+. All participants must have an Ohio Fishing License.
Meet at Cannonball Prairie Parking Lot.

These programs run rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Please bring a cooler of ice if you would like to keep your fish.

Kayaking is a fun way to explore the water and stay fit while enjoying nature. Join Metroparks staff to learn basic paddle strokes and give kayaking a try during this beginner friendly 1 hour program.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Wiregrass Lake Metropark, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Ready for adventure? Take your love for nature to new heights with our fun and safe tree climbing program! Participants will use harnesses and climbing ropes to get to the tree tops. All equipment provided.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Toledo Botanical Garden near the Crosby Conference Center

Please dress for the weather., Minors must be accompanied by an adult., Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water., Participants will be using harnesses and climbing ropes to get to the tree-tops. All equipment provided.
Please dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Blue Creek Metropark. Metroparks staff will teach you the basics during this fun stand-up paddleboarding experience.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Blue Creek Metropark, Nona France Area, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Blue Creek Metropark. Metroparks staff will teach you the basics during this fun stand-up paddleboarding experience.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Blue Creek Metropark, Nona France Area, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Rent archery equipment to shoot the 3D course. Each participant will need to show proficiency, safety and range etiquette before entering the 3D course.
No pre-registration. Renters must register and pay on-site with credit card only. Rental hours are 9AM-1PM.
Adult Rental Fee (Ages 16+) $9
Child Rental Fee (Ages 5-15) $6
If you have rented or attended a program in the past, instruction might not be necessary, but you still need to show staff that you can complete the safety checklist.

Metroparks Toledo staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Reasonable accommodations can also be made. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration. The path from the parking lot is a flat, gravel trail and it is about 400 feet from the lot to the beginner's range. We have two adaptive bows which participants may hold or use mounted on a stand. These bows use a draw lock and a trigger release. If anyone would like to take a bow out on the 3D course, that trial is about 0.5 miles of uneven mulch surface. For additional information or questions, please contact Ashley Smith at 419.265.2920 or [email protected].

Adults and 5+
Meet at Westwinds Metropark Archery Range

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water.

Hone your archery skills and then put them to the test with archery games. Play against other participants or a staff member for bragging rights in this friendly competition. Then hike to the hammocking location at Swan Creek to unwind with a snack and hammock break among the trees before our hike back to our start location. Snack of fruit and cheese sticks will be provided. Hammocks available to borrow.

Adults
Meet at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, Glendale Parking Lot.

Kayaking is a fun way to explore the water and stay fit while enjoying nature. Join Metroparks staff to learn basic paddle strokes and give kayaking a try during this beginner friendly 1 hour program.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Blue Creek Metropark, Nona France Quarry Pond Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Would you know what to do if you or a paddling buddy capsize your boat? Learn about paddling safety and practice multiple kayak rescue techniques in a controlled setting to help you feel more comfortable on larger bodies of water. Paddlers of all experience levels can benefit from this class, but it is not recommended for first time kayakers. Paddlers should be ready and willing to be ""swimmers""- to get out of the kayak to learn capsize skills.

Adults and 16+
Meet at Blue Creek Metropark, Nona France Quarry Pond Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Wiregrass Lake Metropark. Naturalists will teach you the basics during this fun stand up paddleboarding experience.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Wiregrass Lake Metropark, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Wiregrass Lake Metropark. Naturalists will teach you the basics during this fun stand up paddleboarding experience.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Wiregrass Lake Metropark, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Nature, history, and the scenic downtown skyline all come together at the downtown Metroparks. Paddle from Glass City Metropark to Middlegrounds Metropark on the mighty Maumee River with a naturalist guide while you learn about the history of the port of Toledo.

Adults and 12+
Meet at Glass City Metropark, Boat Launch

We recommend you bring a change of clothes and a towel. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing (nylon, spandex, or polyester, no cotton). Wear old tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops). Bring water and sun protection. Please leave all valuables at home. We will provide all boats, life jackets and other gear. This program runs rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Greet the longest day of the year with peaceful contemplation along the Maumee River. Start with a scenic vista from the Fallen Timbers Monument, then hike down to the river to watch wildlife go about their morning routines.

Adults and 8+
Meet at Fallen Timbers Monument, parking lot

These programs run rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes or boots. Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

This fitness, friendship, and outdoor exploration program will include a guided movement class with Amazing Athletes and opportunities for social development and relationship building with supported free play component.

Suggested Ages 1-5.
Meet at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark near the Airport Highway Playground.

These programs run rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Please bring a filled reusable water bottle.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

Give Archery a shot this summer at Westwinds Metropark. Metroparks experts will transform participants from "campers" into "archers" over five days of basic archery instruction. Sling arrows at life-sized, 3-dimensional animal targets on the 3D archery course and hone your sharpshooting skills on the static archery range. Archery camp content is designed for the skills and abilities of 8-12 year old campers and is not appropriate for younger children. No experience necessary and all equipment is provided.

Learn and play the Metroparks way at Outdoor Adventurers Camp! Join us as we discover northwest Ohio’s rare habitats and try exciting outdoor skills, such as archery, stand-up paddleboarding, and tree climbing. Campers will get to know themselves, new friends, and the environment through immersive nature-based activities, including nature hikes, wildlife viewing, crafts, games, and more! Camp will be held daily, with rainy-day program options if necessary. A daily snack is provided.

Whether the park is already your favorite place to play, or outdoor adventure is brand new, all explorers are welcome to Be Here, Be You! Join us as we discover diversity, ramble in the river, travel in time, and embark on an exciting week-long journey to delve deep into northwest Ohio’s rare ecosystems. Campers will get to know themselves, new friends, and the environment through immersive nature-based activities, including nature hikes, wildlife viewing, hands-on experiments, crafts, games, outdoor skills, and more! Camp will be held daily, with rainy day program options if necessary. A daily snack is provided.