Winter at The Ribbon Begins November 21, 2026
Experience Winter Magic at The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail. Ice skating season runs November 21, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
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Holidays at the Manor House and Holidays by Carriage Rides
Ring in the holidays at one of northwest Ohio’s most festive celebrations. Each year, volunteers from the community transform over 30 areas of the 30,000-square-foot Manor House into a holiday wonderland. Tour the house and see why thousands of people make Holidays at the Manor House part of their holiday tradition.
Your Prescription to the Parks - NatureRx
Sometimes the best medicine isn't found in a pharmacy - it's found on a quiet forest trail, beside a still pond or beneath a lush canopy of trees. It's a truth we've always instinctively known, but one modern life has pulled us away from.
Hiker Fest - Saturday, November 14 at Glass City
Hiker Fest is presented by Mercy Health for a full mind, body and wellness experience. Embrace the beauty of the season at this fall celebration of outdoor adventure and community. Experience the progress happening along the Maumee River, discover restoration projects, and explore new greenspaces on the evolving Toledo riverfront.
Trail Challenge
Set a Goal and Hit the Trail in this year's Trail Challenge presented by Mercy Health, for a full mind, body and wellness experience. Sign up, set a goal, and hit the trails for your health and wellbeing, while making friends and memories along the way.
Holiday Tree Climbing Programs
Farnsworth, Indianola Shelter parking lot
Reservations Required
Make outdoor adventure a winter tradition with our unique holiday tree climb experience! The climbing tree will be wrapped in festive lights and decorated for the season, making for a magical setting overlooking the Maumee River.
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We're Hiring!
To view the full list of job openings visit our Careers page. Apply now for seasonal positions – work begins in March.
Programming Calendar
View the complete calendar of events and programs happening at Metroparks Toledo today!
Winter at The Ribbon
The Ribbon, supported by the Hylant Family Foundation, is a 1,000 foot loop trail featuring rolling hills and soft curves for a uniquely Metroparks roller skating experience. The Ribbon is connected to a 5,000 square foot skating pond that offers a traditional rink experience for beginners and a series of special events and programs.
Trail Challenge
Join the Metroparks Trail Challenge! Sign up, set a goal, and hit the trails while making friends and memories along the way.
Glass City Metropark
Glass City is the start of bigger things to come, and a destination in its own right. A glass pavilion with rooftop plants and plazas, a sledding hill, walking paths, an event lawn for 5,000 people and incredible views of the city, the new park is a go-to spot beside the largest river on the Great Lakes -- the Maumee.
Transforming Our Riverfront
The Glass City Riverwalk will revitalize and connect both sides of the Maumee.
Metroparks Foundation
Learn more about the Metroparks Toledo Foundation.
Common Ground II
An album of twenty original recordings by Toledo musician Thaddaeus Washington is a collaboration between music and nature, incorporating sounds from local Metroparks. Available Wednesday, May 20.Articles Tagged in Spotlight
Board Meeting November 18
The Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18 at Glass City Metropark.
Podcast, Videos Available From WGTE and Metroparks
Metroparks and WGTE Public Media teamed up to produce new, innovative content including a podcast, mini-documentary videos and a youth competition series.
Pearson Inducted into Old-Growth Forest Network
Portions of Pearson Metropark's Black Swamp woods were inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network on Arbor Day.