Sylvania Parks and Recreation

Sylvania has many parks and recreational attractions, including 50+ acres of parkland, which give residents and visitors a great opportunity to get outside and explore!

Olander Park - This park has it all; a spring-fed, 28-acre lake that’s perfect for fishing and boating, a 1.1 mile paved, ADA-accessible loop surrounding the lake that’s ideal for walking, jogging, rollerblading and bicycling, three playgrounds, four sand volleyball courts and three facilities that are available to rent.

Fossil Park - You'll dig it! This 5-acre, ADA-accessible rock quarry allows you to search for world-renowned fossils in a safe, controlled environment. The specimens are already in shale that is soft enough to break with your bare hands, making this an activity nearly anyone can enjoy.
Sylvania Rec - Opened since 1988, with multiple facilities, Sylvania Rec is for all things sports! Come play with us!

YMCA/JCC - The YMCA welcomes all. Together, we work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
Bike Toledo - Come take a ride with us! BikeToledo is a non-affiliated web site for the Northwest Ohio biking community. Our goal is to make Northwest Ohio more bike friendly.

Whetstone Park - Kick up your heals at the ADA-accessible playground, enjoy an impromptu game in the field, stroll the 0.2 mile paved walking trail, or enjoy a meal at Whetstone’s open air shelter or picnic sites.

Tam-O-Shanter - Your home for public skating, youth & adult hockey, skating lessons, figure skating, plus other fun events throughout the year!

Centennial Terrace - Northwest Ohio’s premier outdoor concert and event venue. While holding crowds of up to 3,500, the facility plays host to national acts, regional bands, and other major local events.

Sylvan Prairie Park - This 320 acre park houses the 3 miles of the Quarry Ridge Bike Trail, making it a perfect spot for biking, walking, jogging and rollerblading. Pets are welcome, so grab your four-legged friend, snap on a leash and hit the trail! Fishing is also available in 2 ponds and sledding hills in winter offer family fun!