Designed and maintained by the Ottawa - Jermain Park Advisory Board Toledo OH © 2020
In 2014, we received a NatureWorks grant to start restoring the amphitheater (1st phase drainage rebuild). An application for
the 2nd phase was submitted in May, 2019. In June 2019 we received a Toledo District Improvement grant to pave the gravel walkway
and add an entry arch. In July we received an Ohio Arts Council ArtSTART grant to add two concerts in Sept. 2019 and 2 more in June
2020. All part of the Board's 5 year comprehensive plan.
The amphitheater can also be rented for private activities.
For information and fees, contact: Shawn Sobel of the Toledo Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry at 419-936-3887 or shawn.sobel@toledo.oh.gov
The historic Amphitheater in Ottawa Park was WPA constructed in 1935-1936. It is located on a sloping piece of ground surrounded by
trees in a bird sanctuary section of the park. The 500 tons of stone came from a quarry near Whitehouse. The small scrubs and trees
planted then are now nearly 100 feet tall! Over the years the seating area has been rebuilt, a handicap accessible ramp, a stage with
backdrops, power, and a storage facility added. Holding about 750 people, it is the only permanent venue for free open air
concerts in this area.
Since it opened the Amphitheater has been used for church services, Broadway productions, Shakespeare plays, Magic shows, and lots of live music. Free summer concerts have been held since at least 1963. Your Park Board sponsors these annual concerts. See below and the Calendar tab for details.
Since it opened the Amphitheater has been used for church services, Broadway productions, Shakespeare plays, Magic shows, and lots of live music. Free summer concerts have been held since at least 1963. Your Park Board sponsors these annual concerts. See below and the Calendar tab for details.
Amphitheater
Toledo's largest,
finest
Regional park
finest
Regional park
July 25 Madison Avenue Band (Lots of Favorites)
Aug 1 Dezire (MoTown)
Aug
8 Glass City Disciples (Gospel)
Aug 15 Los Hermanos Villegas (Latin)
June 20 The Good, The Bad & The Blues (Blues)
June 27 Grape Smugglers (Classic Rock)
July
11 East River Drive (Las Vegas Show)
July 18 Distant Cousinz (Top 40)
Our Expanded 2020 Concert Series - All Free 6 PM - 8 PM
Our free Summer Concert series has been CANCELED! With our open amphitheater, there is no way that we can enforce the 6 foot
social distancing order. And your health, and that of the band members, is most important.
We are working to get these
same great bands for our 2021 Concert Series.