Toledo Botanical Garden
Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly the Crosby Gardens and George P. Crosby Park) is a botanical garden in Toledo, Ohio, owned and managed by Metroparks Toledo.[1]
Originally comprising 20 acres (8.1 ha) donated by George P. Crosby to the City of Toledo, the garden now encompasses 60 acres (24 ha).[4][1] Notable events include the Crosby Festival of the Arts, held in late June; and Heralding the Holidays, a seasonal celebration showcasing the numerous resident artistic guilds.
History
Metroparks Toledo began assisting operations in 2006 after the city ceased its funding of the garden.[5] Transfer of the park to Metroparks Toledo was formally transferred in 2019.[6]
Notable gardens
- Susan H. LeCron Shade Garden (Including a noteworthy Hosta collection)
- Pioneer garden
- Herb garden
- Rose garden
- Perennial garden
- Green garden
Blair Lithophane Museum
In 2002 a collection of 2,300 Lithophanes that had been donated to the city of Toledo were used to establish a museum at the Toledo Botanical Gardens.[7] The museum closed at the end of October 2019.[8] The city agreed to relocate the museum by September 2020.[9] As of January 2020, the museum had not confirmed future plans, beyond attempting to keep the collection in the city of Toledo.[10]
Gallery
- Pond at the Botanical Garden
- Tree lined promenade
- Peter Navarre Cabin & Garden
- The Secret Forest Playground
- The Blair Museum of Lithoplanes at the Toledo Botanical Garden
- Ohio State University Branch office at the Toledo Botanical Garden
- Photo Arts Club of Toledo office at the Garden
- Toledo Stained Glass Guild
- Toledo Artist's Club
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Toledo Botanical Garden Highlights" (PDF). Metroparks Toledo. Metroparks Toledo. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "The Toledo Botanical Garden". Touring Ohio. Touring Ohio. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Rules and Regulations". Metroparks Toledo. Metroparks Toledo. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Metroparks Toledo Agency Overview". Metroparks Toledo. Metroparks Toledo. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Metroparks moves to take ownership of Toledo Botanical Garden". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Metroparks moves to take ownership of Toledo Botanical Garden". Toledo Blade.
- ^ "Blair lithophanes: A unique art collection in search of a home". Toledo Blade.
- ^ "Blair Museum of Lithophanes to close at month's end". www.wtol.com. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Blair lithophanes: A unique art collection in search of a home". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "The Blair Museum of Lithophanes looks for new home | Toledo City Paper". toledocitypaper.com. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
External links
- Official page
- Park Map
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- North Towne Square (defunct)
- Southwyck Mall (defunct)
- Portside Festival Marketplace (defunct)
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