Situated on the Maumee River and the western basin of Lake Erie, Toledo was destined for water fun! Come and appreciate the many ways to enjoy the water!
BOAT RIDES
Canal Experience
Providence Metropark | US 24 at SR 578, Grand Rapids, OH | 419-407-9741
Characters in period attire welcome you aboard a mule-drawn canal boat in the scenic river town of Grand Rapids.
https://metroparkstoledo.com
Valkyrie Sailing Charters
451 W Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | 419-250-2078
Enjoy a day trip over to Put-in-Bay or Kelleys Island.
www.saillakeerie.com
Sandpiper Boat
Promenade Park | Jefferson Ave. and Water St., Toledo | 419-537-1212
Features scenic boat trips including lighthouse cruises and fall color cruises.
www.sandpiperboat.com
FERRY BOATS
Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island
5174 E. Water St., Port Clinton, OH | 419-285-2421
Hop aboard for a quick trip to the Lake Erie Islands. Bikes and cars are permitted.
www.millerferry.com
Jet Express
3 Monroe St., Port Clinton, OH | 419-732-2800
The Jet Express is the fastest and most direct way to travel to Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and Cedar Point.
https://www.jet-express.com/
CANOE/KAYAKING BOAT LAUNCH
Cullen Park
4526 N. Summit St., Toledo | 419-726-2491
The canoe and kayaking launch is connected to a steel walking ramp with handrails.
http://cullenpark.org
Farnsworth Metropark
8505 S. River Rd. (US 24), Waterville, OH | 419-407-9700
A boat launch has a ramp for small boats and personal watercraft allowing you access to the Maumee River directly from the park. The park overlooks Missionary Island, a popular destination for paddlers to explore.
https://metroparkstoledo.com/outdoor-adventures/paddling-sports/
Middlegrounds Metropark
111 Ottawa St., Toledo | 419-407-9700
Kayaks can be rented by the hour from to paddle the Maumee River in downtown Toledo and scenic Swan Creek.
https://metroparkstoledo.com/outdoor-adventures/paddling-sports/
Side Cut Metropark
1025 W. River Rd., Maumee, OH | 419-407-9700
Car top boats can be launched under the I-475 Bridge at Side Cut. A new roll-off dock is also available at Silver Lake.
https://metroparkstoledo.com/outdoor-adventures/paddling-sports/
Wiregrass Metropark
201 N. Eber Rd., Holland, OH | 419-407-9700,
Boat dock with canoe and kayak launch and three primitive camping sites.
https://metroparkstoledo.com/outdoor-adventures/paddling-sports/
CHARTER BOATS (Lake Erie)
Reel Fun Charters
Departs from Meinke Marina West | 10955 Corduroy Rd., Curtice, OH | 419-382-9444
Board the 30-foot Reel Fun III for an 8 or 10-hour walleye and perch fishing excursion.
www.reelfuncharters.org
Wildwood Anglers
5625 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560 | 419-540-8585
Toledo's premier fly-fishing guide and outdoor adventure company! Professional & skilled fishing excursions. Enjoy fun-time Kayak trips too with ACA Certified Canoe & Kayak Instructors.
wildwoodanglers.com
MARINAS (Lake Erie)
Anchor Pointe Marina
10905 Corduroy Rd., Curtice, OH
Features fixed and floating docks with dockside parking, water and electric for sale or rent. Transient docks available.
www.anchorpointe.org
Meinke Marina East
12805 Bono Rd., Curtice, OH
Family owned and operated full-service marina located on the western basin of Lake Erie.
www.meinkemarina.com
Meinke Marina West
10955 Corduroy Rd., Curtice, OH
Family owned and operated full-service marina located on the western basin of Lake Erie.
www.meinkemarina.com
STATE PARKS – Swimming/Water Activities
Maumee Bay State Park
1400 State Park Rd., Oregon, OH
1,336 acres of the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest and a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie.
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/maumeebay#activities
WATER PARKS
Cedar Point Shores Waterpark
1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH
Featuring 18 acres of splish-splashin' family fun, four completely new water attractions, new cabanas and so much more.
www.cedarpoint.com/play/cedar-point-shores
