Young women watching the sunset at Perrysburg's multi-level riverfront park pathways that echo the river.
Perrysburg Riverside Park
Perrysburg, OH

Riverfront renovation: universal accessibility a priority for historic park design

Community feedback inspires multi-level update

Riverside Park dates back to 1915, when the land was gifted to Perrysburg, Ohio. It is one of the city’s oldest public open spaces. Situated along Front Street, the existing park had a dramatic 40-foot elevation change, which restricted access to the lower level.

Prompted by community feedback, improvements focused on providing an accessible route to the Maumee River waterfront via a universally accessible walkway and series of ramps. The park’s lower level was also enhanced with a new hardscape plaza connecting to the adjacent multi-use path. The plaza includes casual seating and plantings that draw inspiration from the natural elements and historic character of northwest Ohio canals.

The renovated park included an expanded upper plaza, as well, where visitors can take advantage of the panoramic sunset views over the Maumee River.

View of Perrysburg's accessible, multi-level riverfront park design.
Family biking along the path at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
Small child explores the steps at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
Young boy staring into the distance, e ven children contemplate life at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
pathways along the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
Friends catching up on a bench at Perrysburg Riverside Park with water and docked boats in the distance.
Children looking at the river along a wide accessible path at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
Friends watch the sunset over the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
Multiple pathways along the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park.
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View of Perrysburg's accessible, multi-level riverfront park design. Family biking along the path at Perrysburg Riverside Park. Small child explores the steps at Perrysburg Riverside Park. Young boy staring into the distance, e ven children contemplate life at Perrysburg Riverside Park. pathways along the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park. Friends catching up on a bench at Perrysburg Riverside Park with water and docked boats in the distance. Children looking at the river along a wide accessible path at Perrysburg Riverside Park. Friends watch the sunset over the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park. Multiple pathways along the river at Perrysburg Riverside Park.