Toledo Residents Invited to Help 'Reimagine' Zablocki Community Center

City to hold public meeting and launch survey to gather neighborhood priorities for the north Toledo facility

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The City of Toledo is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Chester J. Zablocki Community Center in north Toledo through a new round of feedback. A March 3 evening meeting at the Lagrange Street center and an online survey will gather neighborhood priorities to guide the city's planning and investment decisions for the facility.

Why it matters

The Zablocki Community Center is a vital resource for the north Toledo neighborhood, providing recreational, educational, and community programming. By engaging residents in the reimagining process, the city aims to ensure the center continues to meet the needs and priorities of the local community.

The details

The public meeting and survey are part of the city's efforts to 'reimagine' the Zablocki Community Center and determine how to best invest in and upgrade the facility. Residents will have the opportunity to provide input on the types of programs, services, and amenities they would like to see at the center going forward.

  • The public meeting is scheduled for March 3 at the Zablocki Community Center.
  • An online survey will also be available for residents to provide feedback.

The players

City of Toledo

The local government of Toledo, Ohio, which oversees the Zablocki Community Center and is leading the effort to reimagine the facility.

Zablocki Community Center

A community center located in north Toledo that provides recreational, educational, and other programming for the local neighborhood.

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What’s next

After gathering feedback from the public meeting and survey, the City of Toledo will use the input to guide its planning and investment decisions for the Zablocki Community Center.

The takeaway

By engaging residents in the reimagining process, the City of Toledo is demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the Zablocki Community Center continues to serve the needs and priorities of the local north Toledo neighborhood.