Beautifully integrated into the river walk this park offers lots of places to sit and contemplate…read morethe Maumee River. Many seating options. A nice walking trail. Several spots have built in places for concerts or performances. Small but mighty.

We drove up for the Martina McBride show Friday night and were able to park for $5 a few blocks…read moreaway. It is an interesting (in a good way) venue for a concert - it's pretty large and there are different levels on which to sit (if you bring chairs or blankets). The stage was set up by the river and there was a large screen on a building at street level so everyone could enjoy the show if you didn't have a prize spot. We actually planted our chairs close to the stage, but were not able to see the acts well. The video screen was in perfect view though. The street level part of the park has extra seating and many people put their chairs and blankets down on the grass there. They weren't close to the stage, but again, the screen provided a great view of the show. There were some minor annoyances that I don't think were the venue's responsibilites (lack of porta potties and too few & underequipped food trucks). The event seemed well-organized at the gates and with beer & alcohol sales. Security was walking around assisting with seating (those who put chairs in walkways were politely told why they couldn't sit there). I would return for a concert. It was a fun time, being a beautiful night in downtown Toledo, with boats on the river.

Roughly just over 1 mile laps around Orlander Park seemed like a good idea, especially when you're…read morecircling for hours on end. A bunch of friends and i came here on Labor Day weekend 2019. Orlander Park is the annual venue for the Orlander 24 hour ultra event, which is basically how much 1 mile-ish laps can you do within a 24 hr window. I was happy to be there doing just that. The park itself was rather semi lush, complete with a centralized lake. There is a paved path that circles the lake and is perfect for anyone and everyone to use. Wether it be for casual exercise, training for an event, event venue, or just getting out there with the natural surroundings, Orlander Park is your best bet to achieve those things. It was nice to see the lake when I was there, complete with the ducks keeping us runners company as we circled the lake from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 1, 2019. I enjoyed the trappings of Orlander Park and what it has to offer. The appeal of this park is that it is large and has some spots where you can picnic and have events. I even saw a birthday party going down at the gazebo in the afternoon. There is also the Nederhouser Community Hall, which is a meeting place where it kind of resembles a high school cafeteria, complete with space to prepare food. For the most part though, Orlander Park is amazing for its wide open spaces, clean amenities, bathrooms along the pathway and at the Nederhouser Community Hall. The park is well maintained by the good folks at the Sylvania township. The overall experience here at Orlander Park was quite beautiful, spiritual, and soul awakening for sure. It was nice to have bathrooms out on the course, especially when running or walking around the lake in case you need them. The trees were nice and seemed to wave at us as we passed on by. I did see one major parking lot inside the park itself, but we were told to park across the street near the Tam-O-Shanter. Still, on any given day, there is parking options for anyone and everyone who wants to come here to enjoy the park, the lake, and the ducks who call home here. Orlander Park is located at 6930 W Sylvania Avenue in Sylvania Ohio. Since it is a public community park, there are no admission fees! Yay! That's awesome! Be mindful about the park hours and know that it's a community park. No littering or illegal activities. My experience at this park spanned about close to 20 hours before I had to head back to Detroit for the flight home. Came here around 7:15am on a brisk Sunday morning on the first day of September 2019 and didn't leave the area until around 5:15am the next morning. It sure was an unforgettable experience, that's for sure! Orlander Park is optimum for families or individuals who want to go somewhere and do things without an entrance fee. For the most part though, watching the ducks swimming in the lake as i ran walked around the lake via the paved path seemed to keep my mind in the game. There was signs posted to not go swimming or diving in the lake. The park itself was clean and you probably could camp here overnight, with proper permits. Walking the 1 mile-ish loop reminds me that Orlander Park can be a high school track, although it's one mile-ish around instead of the 1/4 mile around. Orlander Park here in Sylvania Ohio is as beautiful as they come. There's a bunch of spots that provide shade to you, but majority of the area doesn't. Just be mindful about putting on sunscreen if you decide on going out when the sun is out. I would definitely recommend coming to Orlander Park for just about anything. Whether you're an avid nature lover, training for your next race, or just want to walk / run around the paved path, it's definitely the right place for you - if you are in the area. Best thing is that the paved path around the lake is very flat. No hills to deal with, so that was very nice. Consider coming here for your needs. Might not be the beach, but it's therapeutic and scenic. It might just be the place after a tough day at the office or a long travel day to Detroit and want to take the edge off. Come on over! 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A

Great place to walk and just get fresh air. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good place to…read morego

Our family of 8 visited Portage river paddling Co. and it was amazing. Not only was the service…read moreexcellent, it was family friendly. We had a great time out on the water and an added bonus of seeing their animals on the property when we returned. Everything you need is right there to make a family fun outing. I highly recommend and will return!

We had the best time paddling down the river. It was super easy to make reservations over the phone…read morethe day before. The workers were knowledgeable and friendly, make sure you bring cash to tip. Our trip was during an overcast day with calm waters and it took us about two hours on the dot with a child and an adult in each kayak. Make sure you wear sunscreen, bring a bottle of water, and your sunglasses or a hat. I wore my bathing suit with a cotton dress on top, best idea ever (your butt gets pretty soaked) All in all, a great way to start the day. I'll be back to ride with the goats!!

Best area by far. Has an excellent coffee shop with kids play place and tv room to hang out. Good…read moreplace for people of any kind to hangout (they also host fun events)! (P.S They also have a nice dog)

We came here for a short ride on their mini cruise. The parking was fine, but you don't know that…read moreyou have to pay for parking until you get there. It would be nice to be notified in advance. The workers are very friendly. They do stop in middle of the trip so that you have a chance to pop into the bathroom before they turn around and return. Overall decent experience I would recommend.

Great place to join as a member. Very reasonable membership and boat dockage fees. Fuel available…read moreduring summer months to members. Beautiful lake views from upstairs bar & balcony/deck. Easy access onto Lake Erie. "Friendliest Club on the Lake"

Fish cleaning is top notch. Great customer service with all your lake fishing needs. Very great…read morelocation right on the lake across from Meinke Marina.

Side Cut is absolutely beautiful. It sits right along the river, and the scenery alone makes it…read moreworth the visit. There's plenty of parking and easy access throughout the park, which makes getting in and out a breeze. The playground is large and great for kids of all ages, and the paved walking paths along the river are peaceful, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll. Whether you're meeting up with family, getting some steps in, or just wanting a quiet spot to unwind, this park delivers. Highly recommend stopping by.

Beautiful park, well kept with nice walking paths. Wonderful views too! Give the park a try.read more

Nice quiet place. Plenty of fishing spots. Haven't ever caught anything though. Been there few…read moredozen times since it's the closest to us.