Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly known as Crosby Gardens and George P. Crosby Park) is a botanical garden in the city of Toledo, which is owned and managed by Metroparks Toledo.
The garden originally covered 20 acres (8.1 hectares), donated to the city by George P. Crosby. The garden's area has since expanded to 60 acres (24 hectares). Notable events held at the garden include the Crosby Arts Festival, which takes place at the end of June, and the Heralding the Holidays celebration, showcasing works by numerous local art guilds. Metroparks Toledo began assisting in the management of the garden in 2006 after the city ceased funding it. The official transition of park management to Metroparks Toledo occurred in 2019.
Among the notable zones of the garden are:
- Susan H. LeCron Shade Garden
- Pioneer Garden
- Herb Garden
- Rose Garden
- Perennial Garden
- Green Garden
In 2002, 2,300 lithophanes were added to the garden's collection, donated to the city of Toledo, allowing for the creation of a museum on the grounds of Toledo Botanical Garden.
Current information:
Address: 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH 43615
Contacts: +1 419-270-7500
Hours of operation:
Mon-Sun 07:00-20:00 (07:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
