- Pontiac Preserve in north Toledo, once a dredged-material dump site, has been transformed into nearly 60 acres of wetlands and natural habitat, now open to the public after over seven years of restoration work.
A former dredged-material dump site in north Toledo has been transformed into nearly 60 acres of wetlands and natural habitat, giving residents a new place to access and enjoy the Maumee River.
Pontiac Preserve, located along Summit Street, is now open to the public after more than seven years of restoration work. The project was completed through collaboration among city, state and federal agencies, with multiple grants helping fund the transformation.
Unlike many city parks that feature sports facilities, such as basketball or tennis courts, Pontiac Preserve is designed primarily for nature and wildlife…