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Oak Openings Preserve is the kind of place you can lose yourself in for a weekend, and then spend the rest of the year thinking about. There are miles of hiking, biking, and horse riding trails. You can visit in the winter for cross-country skiing, there are multiple campgrounds and cabins to stay in. You can even stay in the country's only public treehouse village! Then there are the dozens of bird species and other wildlife that call the park home. If you're in the Toledo area, visiting Oak Openings is a must!

This trailhead is the main entrance to the preserve, with plenty of parking restrooms, and a water fountain. From here, there are multiple options to explore the park, with multiuse trails popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The trails guide you through beautiful wooded areas, passing by lakes and streams, surrounded by an abundance of plants and wildlife.

The Towpath Trail runs from Providence Metropark to South River Road near Missionary Island. The views are beautiful, with several picnic areas, parks, restrooms, and water fountains along the path. If you want to extend your hike, Bend View Metropark is four miles from here along this route, with an exceptional overlook boasting panoramic views of the Maumee River.

This view of a 90-degree bend in the Maumee River is one of the most scenic spots in Lucas County. Nestled between Farnsworth Park and Providence Park, this location is worth the hike from either direction.

This narrow park along the Maumee River overlooks the Missionary, Butler, and Indian islands. There is plenty of parking, restrooms, a playground, and several benches along the pathway. Here, you get a fantastic view of the ruins of the Interurban Bridge which crosses the river. It's a favored subject of painters and photographers, and worthy of taking some photos for yourself.

The Oak Openings Hiking Trail is 15.3 miles (24.62 kilometers) long and is one of the most extensive hiking trails in the area, allowing an experience to explore all the unique features of the preserve. This particular section travels over boardwalk areas and occasionally splits into two as it intersects with several mountain bike trails, so keep an eye out for cyclists who may be passing by.

This trailhead is the main entrance to the preserve, with plenty of parking restrooms, and a water fountain. From here, there are multiple options to explore the park, with multiuse trails popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The trails guide you through beautiful wooded areas, passing by lakes and streams, surrounded by an abundance of plants and wildlife.

Mallard Lake is a beautiful lake within Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. There is a trail that loops around the lake, so you can get close to the water and watch the geese and ducks that normally visit the lake.