Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
A Generation-Defining Project
Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk is Toledo’s once-in-a-generation riverfront revival—a $200M public-private effort creating 300 acres of new and renewed greenspace tied together by five miles of trails. Stretching across both sides of the Maumee from the Veterans’ Glass City Skyway to the Anthony Wayne Bridge, it reconnects East Toledo and downtown, turns former industrial land into lively parkland, and opens safe, clean, natural spaces for every neighborhood—today and for future generations.
Riverwalk Giving Opportunities
Commemorative Bench Program
Honor a memory, a loved one, or a milestone with a commemorative bench at Glass City Metropark or along the Riverwalk. Beautifully placed benches are available for dedication, range from $5,000–$8,000 (depending on style) and include a personalized bronze plaque. Our team will help you choose the bench style and location that mean the most to you. Call 419-407-9744 for details.
“Starburst” Public Art Installation in International Cove
“Starburst”, a 15-foot illuminated gateway sculpture is a community-gift project coordinated by The Arts Commission and facilitated by the Metroparks Toledo Foundation. Inspired by the legacy of International Park, it will weave community language about inclusivity and belonging into the artwork.
A gift from the family of late Yehia Hussein "John" Shousher, a well-known Toledo community member who was integral in the development of International Park, helped launch the project.
Designed by Blessing Hancock, an award-winning artist known for monumental, site-specific works—over 60 installations worldwide—each shaped by deep community engagement.
Thank you for taking the Metroparks to new heights
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Metroparks Toledo Foundation
5100 W Central Avenue, Suite A
Toledo, Ohio 43615
info@metroparkstoledofoundation.org