Toledo's Glass City Riverwalk reaches major construction milestone
The Glass City Riverwalk in Toledo, Ohio, is advancing with collaborative efforts from WXY, EDGE, and Colliers Engineering, all overseen by Metroparks Toledo. This initiative aims to transform the Maumee River's industrial waterfront into a welcoming public space, enhancing flood management. Key features include a scenic walkway, recreational areas by a restored lighthouse, an outdoor amphitheater, and a bio-retention garden. A notable highlight is "The Bend," an elevated path linking to Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge. The first phase launched in 2023, with further expansions planned to create a comprehensive greenway connecting major local bridges in the coming years.
Key facts
- Glass City Riverwalk is a multi-year urban design project in Toledo, Ohio.
- Designed by WXY, EDGE, and Colliers Engineering.
- Commissioned by Metroparks Toledo.
- Reclaims industrial shoreline along the Maumee River.
- Includes promenade, play areas, amphitheater, bio-retention garden, and elevated walkway.
- East bank renaturalized with overlooks, terraces, groves, kayak launch, and sculpture by Blessing Hancock.
- First section opened in 2023 in East Toledo; remaining half in design.
- Construction on next phase begins next year; 10-year project overall.
Entities
Artists
- Blessing Hancock
Institutions
- WXY
- EDGE
- Colliers Engineering
- Metroparks Toledo
Locations
- Toledo
- Ohio
- United States
- Maumee River
- Fort Industry Square
- Swan Creek
- Cherry Street
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge
- Veterans’ Glass City Skyway
- Anthony Wayne Bridge