Thank you for visiting our new site. The Walbridge Park Advisory Board would like to use this site to keep you updated and informed on events at Walbridge Park.  We hope that you will visit this site often and join us at the many events The Walbridge Park Advisory Board organizes for the community!

Ohio’s best climbers will compete in the 31st Annual Ohio Chapter International Society of Arboriculture’s Ohio Tree Climbing Championship (Ohio TCC) on June 5 at the Walbridge Park in Toledo, Ohio.    Nineteen competitors will perform five different preliminary events. Each preliminary event tests a competitor's ability to quickly, professionally and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related, tree-care tasks. The competitors with the highest scores from the preliminary events will advance to compete in the Masters’ Challenge.  The winner will compete at the international competition in Lisle, Illinois, July 24, 2010.  

Tree climbing competitions are designed to simulate working conditions of arborists who work in this highly specialized field.  Utilizing the highest level of professional skills and safety, the events provide and promote a competitive learning environment for those working in the industry.  

The competition begins June 5 at 7:30am and will be held near the picnic shelter in Walbridge Park, located at 2761 Broadway Street in Toledo.  Spectators are welcome to come see how professionals in this field utilize technology and skill, making their jobs safer and more efficient.   

Organized in 1942, the Ohio Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (Ohio Chapter ISA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting tree care research and education in Ohio.  Comprised of more than 850 members and certified professionals, the Ohio Chapter ISA strives to increase public awareness regarding the importance of trees to our urban environment.

The 4th of July celebration at The Harvard Circle is always a great time - and this year will be no exception.  This was the 11th year of bringing families and friends together to celebrate Independence Day.

          
The Watermelon Eating Contest at the 4th of  July Celebration is a popular tradition.  Over 50 people ages 4-40+ signed up to participated this year!  There are 3 categories:  8 years and under, 9 -11 years and 12 - 99 years.  We would like to congratulate the winner of the 2008 Watermelon Eating Contest:  Caleb Glonek and Caleb ?(8 yrs & under), Conor Markowiak (9 yrs - 11yrs) and Rosie Tirone(12 yrs - 99 yrs). 

Walbridge Park will be rockin' this summer!  The Walbridge Park Advisory Board hosted a different Toledo band each Thursday at 7pm in June and July to entertain the neighbors.  Families brought their chairs, blankets - some even brought food - and enjoyed the music. Because of the Tree Climbing contest, concerts will begin on Thursday, June 10. The first band will be Three Sheets in the Wind, lead vocals by our own, Henry Pauly.

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