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Best walks & hikes

The Toledo Metroparks and preserves parents return to — flat boardwalks for little legs and longer loops for big kids.

  1. Wildwood Preserve Metropark1

    Wildwood Preserve Metropark

    The go-to first hike: stroller-friendly paved paths, big open lawns, and restrooms.

    FreeStroller-friendlyPaved pathsPlaygroundRestrooms
    Official website
    5100 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH
  2. Oak Openings Preserve2

    Oak Openings Preserve

    Parents recommend it for older kids who want a real hike and the climb up Buehner Tower.

    FreeLookout towerReal trailsSandy dunesPicnic
    Official website
    4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, OH
  3. Side Cut Metropark3

    Side Cut Metropark

    Short, flat boardwalk loops the whole family can do, with fishing and a playground.

    FreeBoardwalkRiversidePlaygroundEasy parking
    Official website
    1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH
  4. Providence Metropark4

    Providence Metropark

    Parents love pairing a flat towpath walk with the mule-drawn canal boat ride.

    $Canal boatWorking millFlat towpathHistoric
    Official website
    13827 US-24, Grand Rapids, OH