Farnsworth Metropark, Protected area along Maumee River in Waterville, Ohio, United States.
Farnsworth Metropark is a protected area on the western bank of the Maumee River near Waterville, Ohio. It covers forested trails, limestone outcrops along the water, and open views toward Missionary, Butler, and Indian islands.
Roche de Bout, the limestone formation in the park, served as a gathering point for Miami, Shawnee, and Lenape peoples before the 1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers. After that conflict, land use across the region shifted dramatically.
The ruins of the Interurban Bridge in the park show how early electric rail lines once connected towns across this region. Walking past the remaining structure gives a concrete sense of how local travel looked before roads took over.
The park is open every day and offers hiking, fishing, kayaking, and picnicking along the river. Camping is available on site, so visitors who want to stay longer can do so without leaving the grounds.
The Bowling Green Fault, the only known fault line in the Great Lakes region, passes directly through the park. It becomes visible in the riverbed when water levels in the Maumee River drop low enough.
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