Set a Goal and Hit the Trail!
Join the Metroparks Trail Challenge! Sign up, set a goal and hit the trails for your health and well-being, while making friends and memories along the way. Everyone enrolled in the Trail Challenge is invited to participate in a Facebook group to share photos, experiences and words of encouragement to others. As always, ALL miles count toward your goal, regardless of where you choose to recreate – miles in a Metropark, in your neighborhood, a City Park, on vacation or anywhere outdoors that you are purposefully accumulating miles.

Trail Challengers Receive:
• Eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle
• Metroparks Toledo Trail Challenge sticker
• Opportunity to earn hiking, biking, park stickers, and invitations to earn special stickers
• Entry into private Trail Challenge Facebook group
• Special coupon offers to shop at Ridge & River!
• Tracking form

Get Outside Yourself!
• Registration Fee: $20 (Includes new stainless steel water bottle. Register for Ticket #4026.)
• OR RENEW your challenge registration for only $5. (Stickers only. Renewed registrants will not receive another stainless steel water bottle. Register for Ticket #4027.)
• Runs: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
• Set your goal(s)

How to earn stickers:
• Hiking, walking, running 100 miles: One sticker awarded per 100 miles.
• Biking (road and paved trails or mountain) 100 miles: One sticker awarded per 100 miles.
• Park stickers: Hike every trail at a park and receive a sticker for that park. 19 Metroparks.
• Paddling: Available to those with their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard. Can also rent a kayak or attend a Metroparks *program.
• Tree Climbing: Attend a tree climbing *program.
• Archery: Available to those with their own archery equipment. Participants can also rent archery equipment or attend a Metroparks *program.
• Special stickers: Be on the lookout for special stickers available for a limited time!
*Please bring your Trail Challenge water bottle to the rentals or Metroparks program to receive your sticker!

All other stickers will be available at the Manor House front desk during regular business hours.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the contact form at MetroparksToledo.com.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO RENEW THEIR TRAIL CHALLENGE REGISTRATION ONLY.

STICKERS ONLY. If you register for this section, you will NOT receive a new stainless steel water bottle. If you want a new Trail Challenge bottle, please register for Ticket #4026. The water bottles are the same as last year.

Set a Goal and Hit the Trail!
Join the Metroparks Trail Challenge! Sign up, set a goal and hit the trails for your health and well-being, while making friends and memories along the way. Everyone enrolled in the Trail Challenge is invited to participate in a Facebook group to share photos, experiences and words of encouragement to others. As always, ALL miles count toward your goal, regardless of where you choose to recreate – miles in a Metropark, in your neighborhood, a City Park, on vacation or anywhere outdoors that you are purposefully accumulating miles.

Trail Challengers Receive:
• Eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle
• Metroparks Toledo Trail Challenge sticker
• Opportunity to earn hiking, biking, park stickers, and invitations to earn special stickers
• Entry into private Trail Challenge Facebook group
• Special coupon offers to shop at Ridge & River!
• Tracking form

Get Outside Yourself!
• Registration Fee: $20 (Includes new stainless steel water bottle. Register for Ticket #4026.)
• OR RENEW your challenge registration for only $5. (Stickers only. Renewed registrants will not receive another stainless steel water bottle. Register for Ticket #4027.)
• Runs: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
• Set your goal(s)

How to earn stickers:
• Hiking, walking, running 100 miles: One sticker awarded per 100 miles.
• Biking (road and paved trails or mountain) 100 miles: One sticker awarded per 100 miles.
• Park stickers: Hike every trail at a park and receive a sticker for that park. 19 Metroparks.
• Paddling: Available to those with their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard. Can also rent a kayak or attend a Metroparks *program.
• Tree Climbing: Attend a tree climbing *program.
• Archery: Available to those with their own archery equipment. Participants can also rent archery equipment or attend a Metroparks *program.
• Special stickers: Be on the lookout for special stickers available for a limited time!
*Please bring your Trail Challenge water bottle to the rentals or Metroparks program to receive your sticker!

All other stickers will be available at the Manor House front desk during regular business hours.

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the contact form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Calling all volunteers! Paddling offers a great way to connect to nature while being active in the parks. Help Metroparks staff introduce new paddlers to the sport while providing a safe, enjoyable experience on the water. Volunteer Paddle Specialists help Metroparks staff setup for programs, assist with safety during paddling programs, and help cleanup equipment post program.

This training covers paddling safety for both you and the participant, program equipment for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddleboarding (SUPs), and necessary paddling skills such as safety considerations, fitting personal floatation devices, rescues, and basic strokes. This training is held on land and in water.

Volunteer Paddle Specialist Requirements:
• Previous paddling experience with a canoe, kayak and/or SUP
• Be able to carry boats weighing up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Successfully complete a mandatory skills check-off per boat type
• All skills needed to volunteer are covered during this course
• Volunteers can choose to complete the check-off process for all or select boat types, but may only volunteer for programs with the specific boat type they are checked-off on

Adults
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., Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water.

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.

Take a peek at this transformational project! Well underway, Riverwalk, is the talk of the town. Join Metroparks staff inside the Enrichment Center. Then, hop on an open-air golf cart to venture further into Glass City Metropark where you will view what has been accomplished, what is currently under construction and where we are going next.
FREE. Reservations needed. Space is LIMITED. Various dates available.

Adults and 16+
Meet at Glass City Metropark, Glass City Enrichment Center

Come for a ghostly good time this Halloween season. Metroparks presents the third annual Eerie Manor Tours, October 18-26, 2pm-8pm. This is a free, family-friendly event for all. Roam over 30 hauntingly decorated spaces.

All Ages
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House

Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

This is not a Trick-or-Treat Event. No registration required.

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 before 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.

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Take a peek at this transformational project! Well underway, Riverwalk, is the talk of the town. Join Metroparks staff inside the Enrichment Center. Then, hop on an open-air golf cart to venture further into Glass City Metropark where you will view what has been accomplished, what is currently under construction and where we are going next.
FREE. Reservations needed. Space is LIMITED. Various dates available.

Adults and 16+
Meet at Glass City Metropark, Glass City Enrichment Center

Come for a ghostly good time this Halloween season. Metroparks presents the third annual Eerie Manor Tours, October 18-26, 2pm-8pm. This is a free, family-friendly event for all. Roam over 30 hauntingly decorated spaces.

All Ages
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House

Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

This is not a Trick-or-Treat Event. No registration required.

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 before 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.

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area

Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Meet at Providence Metropark, Providence Historic Area