WELCOME!

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Thank you for taking the opportunity to participate in this process. It is your
feedback that drives the potential of what this park can be. Our goal for Lake Erie
this meeting is to gather your feedback on the master plan vision for the new
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STAKEHOLDERS: Toledo River Gang
ProMedica Toledo Rowing Club
Downtown Toledo YMCA
Toledo Lucas County Planning Commission Metroparks
City of Toledo Engineering Services City Council

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Salem United Methodist Church National Museum of the Great Lakes
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Birmingham Branch Toledo Public Library LexaMed PLANNING AREA
Northwest Ohio Building Trades Toledo Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Birmingham Development Corporation East Toledo
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THE BIG PICTURE S TAT I O N 02
All great cities have great parks. As we look at communities around the country that have invigorated their city centers and enhanced their reputations, parks have played important roles in these
transformations. In Toledo, we have a reenergized downtown on the banks of the largest river on the Great Lakes. Adding greenspace and river access, as envisioned in the Downtown Toledo Master
Plan, are vital to realizing our full potential as a the word-class city.”
-Dave Zenk

TOLEDO METROPARKS EXPANDING PARK SYSTEM NEW URBAN WATERFRONT PARK

The MISSION of Metroparks of the Toledo Area
is to conser ve the region’s natural resources by
creating, developing, improving, protecting, and
promoting clean, safe, and natural parks and open
spaces for the benefit, enjoyment, education, and
general welfare of the public.
To ac hieve the recommended 20% of total land area, the total The Downtown Toledo Master Plan creates a vision of a
amount of park space in downtown would need to be closer to THRIVING RIVERFRONT city. A city that celebrates and builds
320 ACRES. The new urban waterfront metropark will increase from its greatest natural asset and amenity outward into the
the existing downtown park space by 69 ACRES. surrounding neighborhoods, districts and community.

METROPARK VISITORS DOWNTOWN PARKS PARK VISION

On a site that once produced electricity for Toledo
residents, this transformative metropark brings a
32 ac. Existing (2%) new kind of energy to the banks of the Maumee
28 ac. Middlegrounds River.

60 ac. Current Total (3.8%) Activated by Toledo’s residents and visitors, this
restored natural riverfront park, with its welcoming
69 ac. New Park gathering spaces, connected trails and fun recreation
opportunities improve community quality of life,
129 ac. Total with New park (8%) encourage healthy lifestyles, connect youth with
nature and support Toledo’s economic vitality.

POTENTIAL
DOWNTOWN: PARK NETWORK

20%
~1,600 ACRES

320 ACRES

SOURCE: MARINA DISTRICT FRAMEWORK PLAN 2017

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MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES S TAT I O N 04
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01 CONNECT TO LARGER TRAIL SYSTEMS

The New Urban Waterfront Metropark will link together existing Existing Conditions Proposed East Nautical Mile Proposed Riverside Trail East
local and regional trail systems, such as the Riverside Trail East.
Additionally, it will complete the 2017 vision for the Nautical
Mile.

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Proposed East Nautical Mile LEGEND
Existing West Nautical Mile Riverside Trail East

International Park
Nautical Mile

Riverside Trail East

02 STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS

Overgrown Vegetation
Creating a permeable, legible and accessible park for people
of all abilities and modes of transportation. New entry points
at key nodes provide direct connections between the park and
adjacent communities.

Lack of Sidewalks

Streetscape that prioritizes vehicles

03 O N E PA R K
Designed with unified vision and goals, the New Urban Cohesive Landscape
Waterfront Metropark will be a cohesive landscape with
complimentary aesthetics, distributed programming, and
consistent wayfinding.

Distributed Programming

Consistent Wayfinding

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Vehicular Gateway
Connection Over Ped. Bridge
Connection Under MLK Bridge
Vehicular Circulation

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04 RESILIENT ECOSYSTEMS
Natural landscapes that speak to native pre-industrial habitats
while looking ahead to long-term sustainability, with the goal
of creating a thriving ecosystem for years to come. Designed
with a wholistic approach considering climate, soils, and other
environmental factors as the dynamic, connected system it is.
Aquatic Stormwater Wetland Upland Prairie Shoreline Upland Forest
Historic Land Cover

05 C O N N E C T P E O P L E TO T H E M AU M E E
The New Urban Waterfront Park seeks to connect people back to Present
the Maumee River through visual and physical connections, such as
enhancing accessibility and providing opportunities for interaction.

Existing Conditions

LEGEND
LEGEND Stepped Access
Stepped Access
Transient Boat Slips
Transient Boat Slips River Overlook
River Overlook

06 FAC I L I T AT E C O M M U N I T Y G AT H E R I N G
Modern, iconic, signature spaces designed to accommodate Basin Development Overlook
a variety of activities, events and celebrations throughout the
year.

Screenhouse Plaza Fall

07 URBAN CAMPING
Adding to an already dynamic park program, urban camping Historic Land Cover
allows visitors to extend their park adventure at a lower cost, while
experiencing the unique opportunity of camping within the heart of
downtown.

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MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES S TAT I O N 04

08 S I G N AT U R E R E C R E AT I O N
WINTER PLAY Screenhouse Plaza Winter
Instead of hibernating during the winter months, explore outdoor
activities such as ice skating on a dynamic skating ribbon or racing
down Sled Hill.

DISCOVERY PLAY Discovery Play

When hands-on learning and play are combined, the result is
Discovery Play. Kids of all ages can explore, learn, and enjoy
multiple themed play areas in the park.

WATER PLAY Water Play

Noted as a high priority for the community, water play is a
destination activity that provides welcome relief from the summer
heat and fun for all ages.

09 H O N O R C O M M U N I T Y H E R I TAG E
History and culture will be celebrated throughout the park, Ice Cream Shack
particularly with the adaptive re-use of historic structures such
as the Acme Gate House, Screenhouse Plaza and the Ice Cream
Shack.

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