Farnsworth Metropark, Protected area along Maumee River in Waterville, Ohio, United States.
Farnsworth Metropark spreads across the western shore of the Maumee River with natural trails, limestone outcrops, and views toward Missionary, Butler, and Indian islands. The grounds also contain the remains of the Interurban Bridge and the Roche de Bout limestone formation.
The Roche de Bout limestone outcrop in the park was a meeting place for Miami, Shawnee, and Lenape tribes before the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. This location marked an important point in regional history before major shifts occurred in the area.
The ruins of the Interurban Bridge visible in the park show how people once traveled by rail between towns in the early 1900s. Walking past these remains gives you a sense of how this technology changed the way communities connected.
The park opens daily and allows hiking, kayaking, fishing, and picnicking across its trails and along the riverbank. Camping facilities are available on site for those who want to spend more time exploring the area.
The Bowling Green Fault, the only fault line in the Great Lakes region, runs through the park and becomes visible when the Maumee River water levels drop. You can actually see this geological break in the landscape during low water periods.
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