Pros: -------- Free…read more Good For Photos Six miles of trail for hiking, including A 1,300-foot--about a quarter mile--boardwalk. (Bicycles are not permitted) More than six miles of permanent, deep-water channel for kayaking on the three marsh units. Restrooms Available. Fishing permitted. State licensing requirements apply.

Maumee Bay Kayak is a small business that will bring kayaks to you (look them up!). There's also a…read morelocker where you can download an app to rent a kayak from Toledo Metro Parks. We saw a few folks walking dogs, on their own, and birding. One boat out for fishing. Metro Parks vehicle drove by, too. Really pleasant June morning. Recommended if you are in the area and need a dose of nature.

Best park in Rossford, but really the only park in Rossford with trails. Beautiful view of the…read moreriver. Nice and quiet.

This is my fav park in Toledo. Maybe because I have been coming here forever. No matter how early I…read morecome there are staff here cleaning the trails, cleaning the bathrooms. Everyone says hey with a smile. What I really like is they have many different walking/running/biking trails. Want the gravel thru the woods type trail, they got it. Want a flat concrete type trail they got it. Want to track how long you walk/run there is a clear map to tell ya. Plenty of parking although it gets busy around 9amish. I'm always on a walking trail because yeah running long distance has never been for me. I take my fanny pack for my phone n keys and off I go. They are kind of back in style, right? Its a nice park and they are actually adding more trails. Recommended

Another beautiful, dog friendly, park in Toledo…read more We saw Turkeys walking around the premises, as well as ducks and geese. They have a pretty cool suspension bridge that you can cross and alot of cool areas to stop and look out at the water. Nice shaded areas and restrooms as well.

This is one of my favorite places to play mini golf. The courses are cute and get more changing…read moreeach hole. Such a nice place for a family outing.

This is what I call a country-club mini-golf course; i.e., it features no windmills or clowns but…read moreis set up more like a real golf course. There are water, sand, and rock hazards, doglegs, and undulations. Many holes require banking off a side-slope rather than traditional ricocheting; in fact, ricochets are a crap shoot here because most of the bumpers are curved and made of short bricks, so there are any number of unpredictable deflections that can occur. Some of the bumpers have open spots into the "ponds" and "creeks" so that you really have to be careful how you direct the tee shot. That being said, it's not a terribly difficult course. Par is 40 and I came in at 43 (I managed to stay out of the hazards, a couple of times by mere luck). One problem--they have flag pins which they require you to leave in. Twice I hit the stick on my first shot, and I consider that a robbery of a potential hole-in-one! The course is a lot of fun if you are satisfied with reading a tricky fairway and giving it your best shot. If you want gimmicks, you won't find them here. The maintenance is decent: no worn spots on the carpet, very few bits of small debris on the course, nice landscaping. There was plenty of running water here but it smelled of sulphur. The balls and clubs are in good condition, too. One other neat thing--at each tee they have a trivia question about the state of Ohio. The answers are printed on the back of the scorecard. Nice touch. I was there on Labor Day around 1:30-2 pm and there were only three couples ahead of me and one family of five following. I'm used to having to wait at most mini-golf courses. All in all, for $5 this is a good time and a great value.

An amazing preserve that is well taken care of. Wildlife abound! If bringing dogs make sure they…read moreare use to them! Saw 7 deer in the matter of an hour.

St Johns Nature Preserve is one of my favorite hidden gems in Bowling Green, Ohio. You can rent…read moreone of the building spaces for meetings, etc. However, my favorite part of this place is the different trails you can take. Some longer trails have picnic benches and other seating areas along the way. I used to come here with my dog quite a bit. The staff that work here are friendly and even gave my pup doggy treats when they saw her. It's also fantastic here because they have doggy bags at different stations throughout the area to keep this place clean. You'll see birds and deers throughout the nature preserve. I've also seen a lot of people take their graduation pictures because of this place's natural beauty. Over the years, I've seen that this place has done a great job of being educational with a lot of interactive activities (information about snakes, nets for observing fish, etc.). Whenever I'm in the area, this is the one place I always need to visit. Pros: -Free to enter -Free parking -Different trails -Well-maintained -Good for dogs -Educational -Beautiful all seasons Cons: -Depending on the time of the year, the mosquitos can be fierce! So don't forget to bring some repellent!

This is a 13 mile trail from Bowling Green to North Baltimore, commonly used by walkers/runners,…read morebikers, and skaters. There are multiple starting spots, many of which have free parking specifically for people using the trail. There are a few places you have to cross the road, but the traffic is pretty light in those areas. Some areas are shaded by trees while others lack that protection, so it can get pretty hot here. However, there are drinking fountains (including one for dogs!) and a porta-potty at some spots along the way. There are also plenty of benches if you ever need a break. The path itself is nice and even. The views aren't amazing, but they aren't bad by any means. The people all seem very friendly, and there are signs that tell people to always walk/run/bike/skate to the right except when passing, and everyone seems to follow this rule well. I see people of all ages come here, and it's a nice place to clear your head.

Great place to take the dog! BUT....You must be a member. Membership is only about $50/year. Yes,…read morejust $50 for the entire year. That gets you a key card to get in with up to 2 dogs. Most important, you get the peace of mind that every other dog is up to date on shots, so if there is ever an incident a) you know who else was there, and. 2) you know there's no risk of rabies or worse.

What a joke, a members only dog park in this part of Toledo??? How pretend pretentious can you be…read more Get over yourselves and quit trying to make money off peoples pets. Genuinely disappointed. Place is a total dump think I lost a filling on the drive up. 0/10 this kinda stuff is why no one wants to move here

Absolutely worth the hype for birding during peak spring migration!! YES it's busy, but people are…read moreall here for the same reason and not only respectful of each other, but friendly and helpful. See a group clustered on the boardwalk all peering in the same direction? Just ask and you'll learn what they've heard or spotted and even get help getting a glimpse. For my very first spring as a birder in general, I had so much fun adding so many new birds to my life list! The trail is short but action packed, and located right against Lake Erie for a beautiful, more spacious (less crowded) beach view too, before or after the boardwalk walk!

One of my absolute favorite spots for birding!! During spring migration it can be crazy busy but…read morehonestly that's part of the fun for me. Everyone is always super friendly and very helpful to someone like me who is a brand new birder. You will see a huge variety of warblers as well as eagles, look for the nest! There's also a spot at one end that runs along a small body of water so keep an eye out for green herons and other shore birds. There's a lot to do in this area so plan on going to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge as well as Howard Marsh. Note, the only bathroom is a porta potty. Go and have fun and hopefully add to your life list!!!