Neighborhoods in Toledo, Ohio facts for kids

Toledo, Ohio, is a city with many interesting neighborhoods, each with its own story. Sometimes, the names like "South Toledo" can be a bit confusing. For example, what's called "North" is actually more like Northeast, and "South" is closer to Southwest. "West" is really Northwest, and "East" is more like Southeast. It's all based on the original map of Downtown Toledo!

Exploring Toledo's Neighborhoods

Toledo's neighborhoods offer a mix of history, unique cultures, and modern life. Here's a look at some of them:

• Arlington (South)
• Auburndale: This is a large neighborhood in central-west Toledo. It's generally found between Monroe Street to the north and Oakwood Street to the south.
• Beverly (South): A quiet neighborhood that feels a bit like the suburbs.
• Birmingham (East): This neighborhood was once home to many Hungarian families.
• Crossgates (South):
  • St. Peter's & St. Paul's Catholic Church on St. Claire Street is active here. The school merged with another to keep Catholic education available in the Old South End.
• DeVeaux (West)
• Downtown (Central): This area is growing a lot, with new buildings and businesses. It used to be very quiet, but now it's becoming a lively place.
• Darby: This was once an Irish part of the Old South End. Its center is the Immaculate Conception Church.
• Englewood: Part of the Old West End, located between W. Bancroft and Oakwood Avenue.
• Five Points: (North/West) This area is named "Five Points" because five different streets meet there: Sylvania Avenue, Lewis Avenue, Phillips Avenue, and Martha Drive.
• Glendale-Heatherdowns: (South Toledo) This is a classic neighborhood built after World War II. It has curvy, tree-lined streets and lots of parks.
• Harvard Terrace: (South Toledo) A historic neighborhood right along the Maumee River. It's also very close to the Toledo Zoo and Walbridge Park.
• Highland Heights: Mostly in South Toledo, this neighborhood stretches from Dorr Street to the Anthony Wayne Trail.
• Lagrange (The Polish Village): (Central/North) This neighborhood was once known for its large Polish population. It still holds a fun annual Polish festival!
• Library Village: (North/West) A historic area with smaller, more affordable homes compared to some other historic neighborhoods.
• North River (Central/North): This neighborhood includes Vistula, which was Toledo's very first neighborhood!
• Old Orchard: (West) This neighborhood is right next to the University of Toledo and Ottawa Hills.
• Old South End (Central/South)
• Old Town (Central)
• Old West End: (Central/West) This neighborhood is famous for its beautiful, grand Victorian and Arts and Crafts style homes. It's so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• ONYX (Central): This neighborhood includes Lenk's Hill, which was once a German area, and part of Kushwantz, which was once a Polish area.
• Point Place (North): This area became part of Toledo in 1937. It's surrounded by water, including Maumee Bay, the Maumee River, and the Ottawa River. Many homes here are simple because the area used to flood before dikes were built.
• Reynolds Corners (South/West): This area joined Toledo in 1966.
• Scott Park (Central/West): The University of Toledo Scott Park Campus is located in this neighborhood. The eastern part of this area was once part of Kushwantz, a Polish community.
• Southwyck (South)
• Vistula (North)
• Warehouse District: (Central) This area has changed a lot in the last ten years. It's a mix of working warehouses, cool apartments (lofts), restaurants, art studios, and event spaces.
• Warren-Sherman (Central): This was once a German area. Now, Mercy St. Vincent's Medical Center is a main part of the neighborhood.
• Westgate (West)
• Westmoreland: (West) A historic neighborhood that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Whitney Hills: This area is roughly bounded by streets like Jermain, Wellesley, and Inwood. It was once farmland owned by Judge Herbert Whitney, an important person in Toledo. His family's farm became Jermain Park and Ottawa Park. By the 1960s, Whitney Hills had grown into a large suburban area with schools like McKinley Elementary.