Best of Lake Erie — Outdoor Playground at Glass City Metropark
Discover an extraordinary, nature-inspired playground on the Maumee River in Toledo, where kids can explore, splash, and soar in a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure.
Not your grandma’s playground— the Glass City Metropark in Toledo, Ohio, is a kid’s dream come true. Metroparks Toledo operates this free playland situated on the Maumee River. Explore themed discovery play areas like the Mini Maumee, an enchanting splash area with a mini waterfall and winding river. Go over grassy hills and inside tunnels at the Prairie and Pollinator. Then, soar like a native bird at the Grosbeak’s discovery tower and zipline.
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