Downtown Toledo

Downtown Toledo
Downtown Toledo's skyline from across the Maumee River
Interactive map of Downtown Toledo
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLucas
CityToledo
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43604
Area code(s)419, 567
Tallest buildingOne SeaGate (411 ft)
Notable districtsWarehouse District
Hensville
Vistula Historic District
UpTown
Websitedowntowntoledo.org

Downtown Toledo is the central business district of Toledo, Ohio, United States. Since the mid-2010s, the area has undergone a significant revitalization centered on the Maumee River waterfront, the Warehouse District, and the "Four Corners" intersection at Huron Street and Madison Avenue.[1]

Districts

  • Warehouse District: A former industrial area now home to loft apartments, restaurants, and the Fifth Third Field.
  • Hensville: An entertainment district adjacent to the ballpark featuring renovated historic buildings, outdoor event spaces, and dining.
  • UpTown: Located just west of the core, known for its arts scene, the Valentine Theatre, and the newly opened Innovation Post (formerly the Jefferson Center).
  • Vistula: Toledo's oldest neighborhood, currently seeing riverfront park expansion via the Glass City Riverwalk project.[2]

Major attractions

  • Fifth Third Field: Home of the Toledo Mud Hens.
  • Huntington Center: Home of the Toledo Walleye.
  • Glass City Riverwalk: A 5-mile public greenway connecting both sides of the river, including the "Ribbon" ice-skating trail at Glass City Metropark.
  • Glass City Center: Formerly the SeaGate Convention Centre, which completed a $67.5 million renovation and expansion in 2022.
  • Imagination Station: A non-profit science museum on the riverfront.
  • Promenade Park: A riverfront park that hosts a popular summer concert series.
  • Valentine Theatre: A 125-year-old performing arts center.
  • Fort Industry Square: A recently redeveloped historic block featuring luxury residential units and retail.

Tallest buildings

Rank Name Height (ft) Floors Year
1 One SeaGate 411 32 1982
2 Fiberglas Tower (Tower on the Maumee) 405 30 1970
3 PNC Bank Building 368 27 1932
4 Michael DiSalle Government Center 328 22 1982

Recent developments

  • Innovation Post: In February 2025, the city celebrated the grand opening of Innovation Post in the historic Jefferson Center building, serving as a tech and business hub for companies like Segula Technologies.[3]
  • Four Corners Project: A long-term redevelopment of the Spitzer, Nicholas, and Nasby buildings at the intersection of Huron and Madison. As of 2026, the Spitzer building is undergoing active conversion into residential housing.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Our Vision". Downtown Toledo. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  2. ^ "Metroparks Toledo takes big step toward funding new riverfront metropark". WTVG. February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  3. ^ "City, Community and Business Partners Celebrate Innovation Post Opening". City of Toledo. February 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Significant Redevelopment Plans for The Four Corners". Toledo City Paper. December 12, 2025.

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