The first Metropark in downtown Toledo, Middlegrounds, will open with a community event Saturday, Meet the Middlegrounds, Saturday, September 17, with a family event during the day and music that night.

Discover the Grounds

noon to 5 p.m.

The public’s first opportunity to wander the new park. Enjoy great views of the Maumee River, explore the 1.5-mile walk/bike path and learn about the Middlegrounds’ history in a new shelter inspired by a railroad roundhouse.

Noon to 2 p.m.

Music by Urban Jazz Collective, Toledo School for the Arts

2 to 5 p.m.

Music by Glass City Steel, Toledo School for the Arts

Activities from noon to 5

Kayaking, archery and a climbing wall

Kids Zone with child-friendly activities

Entertainment and demonstrations under the tent by the Toledo-Lucas Public Library, Toledo Zoo, Toledo Museum of Art and Imagination Station

Pageant Puppets (roaming the grounds) by Toledo School for the Arts

Food by local food trucks

Rock the Grounds

6 to 9:30 p.m.

Music by local bands, food trucks, beer and wine

5 to 6 p.m. - Jeff Stewart (acoustic solo, rock-folk)

6:15 to 7 p.m. - Quickness (rock-blues trio)

8 to 9 p.m. - Toledo Jazz Orchestra Quintet

Other programs scheduled this fall at Middlegrounds