For media inquiries, or to be included in news release distribution, contact:

Scott Carpenter
Director of Public Relations
419-407-9726
Media calls after hours: 419-270-2919

email: scott.carpenter@metroparkstoledo.com

Photos Available

Metroparks has an exensive collection of images available to the media. For inquires, please use the contact information above.

Metroparks Name Usage

The preferred name for the agency (and most recognizable by the public) is:

Metroparks of the Toledo Area (first reference)
Metroparks (subsequent references)
Metroparks is a proper noun written as one word; the "M" is capitalized.

An individual park owned by the agency is referred to as a Metropark.

Correct examples:

The Metroparks board
A Metroparks ranger
Swan Creek Preserve Metropark

The organization's legal name, Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, is used only in official business, when necessary.

More Information

Additional information that may be helpful to media can be found in the About Metroparks section.