GLASS CITY RIVERWALK PHASE 1
BUILD SECTION
About GCR
GCR Project Areas (outlined in black)
Metroparks Toledo is currently in the process of revitalizing a cornerstone of downtown Toledo. Formerly known as the Nautical Mile project, the Glass City Riverwalk (GCR) will transform Toledo’s riverfront – an important regional element – between the Anthony Wayne Bridge (SR2) and the Craig Street Bridge (I-280) on both sides of the Maumee River. This portion of the overall project will address the downtown section including Promenade Park from Swan Creek to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge, International Park between the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge and the end of the restaurants. The goal of this project is to create a new community asset that promotes healthy lifestyles, community interaction, and memorable experiences for residents of all ages. More specifically, the GCR project will:
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Improve / create share-use paths to provide a route free of vehicle conflicts
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Establish a sense of place by installing new lighting, benches and decorative banners
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Add new kayak launches and kayak share for greater paddling access
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Integrate urban ecology strategies, such as adding plants and riparian buffers, that improves water quality and manages storm water
Once completed, the project will expand public access to the trail system and riverfront, increase waterfront recreational activities and opportunities for all seasons, improve bike and pedestrian access and amenities for all users, and enhance regional connectivity, consistent with the 2017 Downtown Toledo Master Plan.
The GCR project received funding from the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, which consists of a $23 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation. Total estimated project cost is approximately $58 million dollars for this section while the Glass City Riverwalk project as a whole is approximately $225 million dollars. The grant administration and overall project management is being conducted by Metroparks Toledo.
Project Givens
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Enhance Environmental Features
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Prioritize reforestation
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Improve water quality
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Adhere to the 80/20 rule of park development
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Honor the values and expectations expressed by the community.
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Incorporate local, state, and national trends in recreation and accessibility.
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Connect the Toledo community back to its waterfront.
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Advance regional connectivity.
Project Schedule
Construction on the Glass City Riverwalk is underway! See below for a detailed construction schedule.
FORT INDUSTRY SQUARE SCHEDULE
RIPARIAN = SUMMER '23
SEAWALL = SPRING '24
UNDERGROUND = FALL '23
PAVEMENT = FALL '24
LIGHTING = FALL '24
LANDSCAPING = FALL '25
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PROMENADE PARK SCHEDULE
RIPARIAN EDGE = FALL '23
UNDERGROUND = SPRING '24
PAVEMENT = SPRING '25
LIGHTING = SPRING '25
LANDSCAPING = FALL '25
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PROMEDICA & IMAGINATION STATION SCHEDULE
SEAWALL = FALL '23/SPRING '24
UNDERGROUND = FALL '23
PAVEMENT = MAY '24
LIGHTING = MAY '24
LANDSCAPING = FALL '25
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ONE SEAGATE SCHEDULE - THE BASIN
SEAWALL = FALL '23
UNDERGROUND = SUMMER '23
PAVEMENT = FALL '24
LIGHTING = FALL '24
LANDSCAPING = FALL '24/SPRING '25
ONE SEAGATE SCHEDULE - MLK BRIDGE AREA
SEAWALL = FALL '23
UNDERGROUND = 2022-2023
MLK BRIDGE = To be completed in '24, scheduled to open in Spring '26
PAVEMENT = SPRING '25
LIGHTING = SPRING '25
LANDSCAPING = FALL '24/SPRING '25
BUILDING = TBD
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INTERNATIONAL PARK SCHEDULE
SEAWALL = SUMMER '24
UNDERGROUND = 2023/2024
PAVEMENT = SPRING '25
LIGHTING = SPRING '25
LANDSCAPING = FALL '25
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THE COVE SCHEDULE - INTERNATIONAL COVE
UNDERGROUND = SPRING '23
PAVEMENT = SPRING '25
LIGHTING = SPRING '25
BOARDWALK = TBD 2024
THE COVE SCHEDULE - PENINSULA POINT
CAUSEWAY FILL = FALL '23
SEAWALL = SUMMER '24
PAVEMENT = SUMMER '24
LIGHTING = SPRING '25
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THE DOCKS SCHEDULE
SEAWALL (CAP ONLY) = SPRING '23
UNDERGROUND = WINTER '23
PAVEMENT = SPRING '23
LIGHTING = SPRING '23
LANDSCAPING = FALL '23
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Downtown
International Park
Existing Conditions
Project Documents & Renderings
Learn more about the project by viewing project renderings below.
Rendering of International Park
Renderings
You can view renderings from each zone of the Glass City Riverwalk. To see a selection renderings, scroll down and click the green arrow to navigate through each gallery.
Fort Industry Square
Promenade Park
ProMedica & Imagination Station
One Seagate
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Glass City Phase 3- International Cove Area
International Cove
The Docks
Construction
Learn more about the project by viewing construction photos below.
The Docks
New path paved behind Dock's restaurants. The specialty concrete has glass incorporated in it as a tribute to the City of Toledo's glass history.
Former International Park
Preparation for Opportunity Overlook with seating and slides incorporated. In addition, a second crew boat and kayak launches along with a nature play and lounging area.
Former International Park Cove
The refurbished Cove will incorporate a wetland walk and a peninsula . In addition to an amazing view from the peninsula it serves as environmental protection from Swan Creek and Maumee River debris that frequently filled the former cove.
Former International Park Cove
The refurbished Cove will incorporate a boardwalk and a peninsula . In addition to an amazing view from the peninsula it serves as environmental protection from Swan Creek and Maumee River debris that frequently filled the former cove.
ProMedica Area
Preparation for the path behind ProMedica. This area will include environmental "drifts" seating and swings. Docks will also be a key amenity.
Fort Industry Square
In addition to the pathway a "step down" area is being constructed to allow path users to be near the water elevation. A kayak launch and docks are also being built.
Downtown
This is an overview of the downtown side of the riverwalk under construction looking from the Ft. Industry Square area to the MLK
Imagination Station Area
This area with include an ADA accessible water "step down" area. In addition, to docks that will be constructed in this area, the original Portside Lighthouse will be refurbished into a viewing station and will include a slide from the platform down to the pathway. The Lighthouse will incorporate light designs from renowned lighting artist Erwin Redl.
One Seagate Area
The construction of the "Bend Bridge" is underway. The pedestrian walkway will connect the Riverwalk to the MLK for easy connection to the east side Glass City Metropark.