Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark — Attraction in Toledo

Named for the former canal and river town of Manhattan, and located just south of Manhattan Boulevard, this preserve is a high quality urban wetland, consisting of a mix of shallow emergent marsh and open water, ringed by woodlands, providing key habitat to numerous species of birds and other wildlife. Wildlife such as Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, American Egrets, Coots (aka "Mud Hens"), Green Herons, Black-crowned Night Herons, Painted Turtles, Red Foxes and deer can be found here.

Public access includes a 1.3 mile loop walking trail, which when fully complete will encircle the marsh and cross the west end on an elevated pier. Two wood observation decks "overlooks" are situated on the east and west ridges afford year round views.

Bordering the eastern edge of the marsh is the only section of the historic Wabash / Miami & Erie Canal remaining within the City of Toledo. A portion of the walking trail is located on the former canal tow path, and northeast of Suder Avenue is the only remaining section of canal...

Didn't witness any wildlife or birds. Nothing could live in this current environment. Needs massive copper sulfate treatment or pond aeration devices, due to the algae and pond scum that covers about 85% of the water. Shocked to see that the Toledo Metroparks system would let it get this bad. Park has a trail all the way around it, with ample parking and clean restrooms 🚻 .

Automatic locking gate closes at 7 pm, opens at sunrise. Nestled in an area close to Point Place in a residential neighborhood with train...

New park. My Dad and I were out for a drive and stopped in to see this new park. It looks like it will be lovely when everything grows in plant wise. There is a loop trail around the little lake. The trail is 1.3 miles. We did not walk it today but plan to come back and do so soon. We also would love to fish but saw nothing posted either allowing or not at this time. There were however a couple of men fishing out at the end of...