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Wildwood Preserve Metro Park - Toledo, Ohio : Wildwood Preserve lies in the western part of Toledo. It comprises forest, prairie, and riverine environments. Most of the land that makes up the park belonged originally to the Stranahan family, and a number of private buildings from the Stranahan estate have been converted to park use. The Ottawa River cuts through the park, and some of the hiking trails across the river's flood plain are elevated boardwalks. The park is popular year round with hikers, joggers, picnickers, bird watchers, and nature lovers such as myself. For a photo essay on a portion of Wildwood Preserve on one particular gorgeous winter day, please visit my Nature / Four Seasons / "A Walk in the Woods" gallery, http://arctangent.smugmug.com/gallery/7191355_de7ZE#462109388_Lcy33

Wildwood Preserve Metro Park - Toledo, Ohio

Wildwood Preserve lies in the western part of Toledo. It comprises forest, prairie, and riverine environments. Most of the land that makes up the park belonged originally to the Stranahan family, and a number of private buildings from the Stranahan estate have been converted to park use. The Ottawa River cuts through the park, and some ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 7:56pm PST

Sidecut Metro Park : Sidecut Metro Park lies along the north bank of the Maumee River, just east of highway US 23, at its intersection with highway US 24. Its name refers to 19th century canals along the river at this point. Islands in the Maumee River at this point, with restricted access, make the area a great place for bird watching.

Sidecut Metro Park

Sidecut Metro Park lies along the north bank of the Maumee River, just east of highway US 23, at its intersection with highway US 24. Its name refers to 19th century canals along the river at this point. Islands in the Maumee River at this point, with restricted access, make the area a great place for bird watching.

Updated: Jul 03, 2009 2:01pm PST

Secor Metro Park : Secor Park lies beyond the western suburbs of Toledo, in an area that once was part of the great Black Swamp. Remnants of the swamp are preserved here in the wooded portion of the park. There is also a small area of restored tall grass prairie. Wolfinger Cemetery, a small cemetery that dates back to the 1830's, when real settlement first began here, is completely surrounded by the park, and accessible from it. This cemetery is still active, though burials are infrequent. Although hiking trails can be rendered nearly impassible during wet weather, winter offers good cross country skiing along these same trails.

Secor Metro Park

Secor Park lies beyond the western suburbs of Toledo, in an area that once was part of the great Black Swamp. Remnants of the swamp are preserved here in the wooded portion of the park. There is also a small area of restored tall grass prairie. Wolfinger Cemetery, a small cemetery that dates back to the 1830's, when real settlement firs ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2009 2:56pm PST