Riverfront and Promenade Park, Toledo

The Maumee River serves as the central feature of Toledo's Downtown Riverfront, elegantly curving through the city and dividing downtown into two vibrant areas. Both sides of the river boast an impressive array of attractions, restaurants, and businesses that reflect the port lifestyle intrinsic to Toledo. A leisurely stroll along the downtown waterfront takes you past notable landmarks such as the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel and Imagination Station, Toledo’s interactive science center. Further along, you encounter the renovated steam plant, now housing ProMedica’s headquarters, all of which highlight the ongoing revitalization and thriving spirit of downtown Toledo.

Promenade Park, located along the Maumee River, is often regarded as Toledo’s ‘front lawn’. The Promenade Park Redevelopment project marks a significant step in transforming downtown Toledo’s urban waterfront and acts as a catalyst for economic development and revitalization. The site enhancements included expanding the park by raising an adjacent streetscape to meet the existing site, creating a seamless slope from the street to the river. This redevelopment aims to create a more cohesive and inviting public space, connecting the community with the riverfront.

A notable feature of the redevelopment is the 1-acre roof deck over a single-story parking structure, which elevates the site grade to street level. This space now includes an interactive fountain with pop jets and light animation, an open lawn area for enjoying a multimedia display screen mounted on a nearby multi-story garage. The lower level of the park offers access to the Maumee River Promenade and includes amenities such as a concert lawn, food truck path, integrated public sculptures, identification signs, a fire pit, seating benches, and new pedestrian walkways.