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Maumee OH Area Guide

Welcome to Maumee! Maumee is a city located in Lucas County, Ohio. It is a suburb of Toledo and is situated along the Maumee River. In 2000, Maumee’s population was approximately 15,000. Maumee was also declared an All-America City by the National Civic League in June 2006.

Maumee is home to a wealth of opportunities for you and your family! The city is the perfect place to settle down or start your business. Maumee is home to an excellent school system, great parks and exciting events to keep you and your family busy all year long!

Maumee History

Native Americans were the first people to utilize the rich resources at the site of today’s Maumee. Throughout that eighteenth century, French, British and American forces struggled for control of the lower Maumee River as a major transportation artery linking the East and West.

The American victory over the British and their Native American allies at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 and the conclusion of the War of 1812 opened the way for American expansion and attracted Eastern emigrants intent on making a fortune in western lands.

A town was laid out in 1817 at the Foot of the Rapids of the Maumee River and within a decade, the settlement was gaining recognition as a major trans-shipment point connecting Lake Erie and the far west. By mid-century Maumee was a flourishing center of river trade, commerce and shipbuilding. Nearly twenty mercantile establishments crowded along the three miles of ship docks competing for the retail and wholesale trade. Maumee was chosen as the county seat in 1840. The federal custom house and post office also were located in Maumee.

Growth in Maumee because to slow in the 1850s as larger ships were too deep to navigate up river were introduced and the railroad proved a faster and cheaper means of transportation. Population began to expand westward and Maumee lost the county seat designation in 1854.

Today Maumee is home to one of the largest business centers in Northwest Ohio. Together, Arrowhead Business Park and Maumee’s historic business community contribute to the 30,000 plus jobs located in the community. Over the years Maumee’s original boundaries have expanded and the population has grown to more than 15,000 residents. Although Maumee has experienced many changes, its neighborhoods retain their small town ambiance and many of the historic homes and buildings of the early residents still grace the tree lined streets of the architectural districts.

Maumee Parks and Recreation

Maumee is home to 13 city parks and one launch ramp on the Maumee River with varying improvements and amenities. Some are passive, to stroll and enjoy nature or history. Maumee’s parks are designed to promote activity for residents and visitors alike.

Rolf Park
Rolf Park is home to a beautiful pool built in 2004, complete with water slides and fountains, which prove fun for people of all ages!

Anderson Park
Anderson Park is located at the corner of Anderson Street at Craig Road. There is playground equipment, ball field, shelter, basketball, paved walking trail and a tennis court.

Fairfield Park
Fairfield Park is located on Eastfield Drive at Fairfield School. The park features playground equipment, Little League ball fields, a concession stand, a paved walking trail, a skate board/inline skate facility and restrooms.

Library Park
Library Park is located near the Maumee Public Library at the corner of East William at Jackson Streets. The park offers payground equipment, two tennis courts, recreation office, restrooms, ball field and basketball.

Union Park
Union Park is located at Union School on the corner of E. Broadway and Conant Streets.

For a complete list of parks in the area click here

Maumee Events

Maumee is home to many spectacular events that will keep you and your family occupied all year long! A visit to Maumee wouldn’t be complete without checking out the Olde Maumee Summer Fair or the exciting Holiday Celebration. Come make great memories with your family and friends!

Olde Maumee Summer Fair
The Maumee Summer Faire features arts and crafts, food, entertainment and children’s activities. The event takes place the 3rd Saturday in August. For more information, contact (419) 893-5805.

Music in Motion
The Music in Motion is the Annual Ohio Music Education Association High
School Band Competition at MHS Stadium. For information, contact Rob Cintron at (419) 893-8778.

Holiday Celebration
The Maumee Holiday Celebration features Santa Claus, entertainment, and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. It is scheduled for the Friday after Thanksgiving. For information call (419) 897-7100.

Maumee Attractions

Maumee is the place to go to experience great attractions perfect for everyone in the family! Come visit Maumee’s Indoor Theatre or the Fallen Timbers Battlefield to experience a little bit of Maumee’s great history.

Maumee Indoor Theatre
The Maumee Indoor Theatre was first opened in 1946 as a modern movie house. Today, after extensive renovations, it stands as a historic icon in Uptown Maumee. This restored Art Deco theater has become a center for visual and performing arts. Three unique rental spaces are available for business and social events and are handicap accessible. Rates vary according to day and time of the week. Movies are shown daily, featuring both current and classic films, with evening shows and weekend matinees.

Fallen Timbers Battlefield
The Fallen Timbers Battlefield is both historical and new. It was the site of a famous and important event in American history. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was one of four major engagements during the “Indian Wars” period of 1790-1795 and is regarded as one of the most significant US military actions in the period between the Revolution and the War of 1812. Preserving the Fallen Timbers Battlefield is important to commemorate and learn about military and social events that took place in the Maumee Valley that led directly to Ohio becoming a state.

Maumee River Metroparks
Side Cut, the first Metropark, is named for the former “side cut,” an extension of the Miami and Erie Canal that connected the main line of the canal with the city of Maumee. Three of the six original locks from the canal system are preserved.

In spring, Side Cut is a destination for fishermen from around the country as walleye swim upriver to cast their eggs over the protective cobblestone below the rapids. When the eggs hatch, the young fish are washed out into Lake Erie. The spawn, or “spring run,” is the largest of its kind on the Great Lakes. Just as the walleye are moving out, white bass move in to spawn.

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