Summer Pleasures

Two ducks bob up and down on gentle waves.

The mallards round a curve in the Maumee River, taking them past The Docks and International Park. The sightseeing ducks watch a young couple strolling hand in hand down a riverside walkway and a nearby family sitting on a bench pointing as boats sail by.

The green space is a favorite destination for Toledo residents and tourists. The city-owned property was once a small park with a large, nondescript storage facility. That building was converted to house several restaurants, including The Real Seafood Company, where “fresh catch” is more than a slogan and tables overlook the river. The park was expanded to provide a respite from Toledo’s busy downtown. The Docks and International Park, although open year round, are especially popular during warm-weather months.

Summer pleasures involve all of the senses – sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. In July and August, Toledo provides opportunities to savor all five. To read more, click here to subscribe. >>