Reviews: Toledo Skyway Marina

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer on Sep 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We were greeted by the manager on arrival. He helped us tie up and then spent a lot of time hosing goose poop off the docks -- when there are no boats in the slips, the geese camp out there. (Geese did not bother us while we were there.) The gate is open during the day when the manager is there but locked at night. We got key cards ($25 deposit each) for accessing the docks and restrooms. The restrooms were clean. The closest restaurant was just over a half mile away. There were no groceries nearby. The National Great Lakes Museum is at the marina -- don't miss the self-guided walking tour of a cargo ship and tugboat.

Note that diesel fuel is NOT available here, although gasoline is. We fueled up at Brenner 75 Marina on the way out in the morning, which delayed our departure until they opened at 9 AM.

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Reviewed by: Jeffrey Brown , Sea Tiger, on Oct 9, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

[Off season visit] Marina is managed by Brenner75 Marina, downstream from Skyway marina on left bank of Maumee River. Keycard is needed to enter gated Skyway marina and restroom/showers (located in National Great Lakes Museum). Total of four bridges are encountered with the second bridge vertical clearance listed as 19.4 feet. Entrance to marina marked with private red and green buoys with depth initially at 11 feet then deceasing to 8.5 feet minimum. Floating docks with 20 transient slips for boat LOA up to 50’ and dock for larger pier has both 30 and 50 amp service; otherwise 30 amps. No Wi-Fi service. Adjacent to marina is the National Great Lakes Museum and within one mile walking is The Docks (several restaurants), fast food (national chains, local hot dog venue), and Michael’s Café/Bakery (we ate breakfast here). In the foreseeable future, the Toledo Metropark Glass City will be completed making this location a local/regional attraction.

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Reviewed by: ScrichtonT on Feb 18, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Skyway is without question, the nicest marina in the Toledo area. Owned by the city but managed by another marina company, it is modern and well kept and features up to date facilities and secure docks. It's location, one mile from the center of downtown Toledo, provides a great view of downtown lights at night to the south, and the illumination of the sky way bridge tower just a quarter mile to the north. The Great Lakes Maritime museum is located on the same property and it's worth a tour. Bike trails and a long waterfront park are within walking distance, as well as "The Docks", a popular water front group of upscale restaurants about a mile away. The Dockmaster is present 3 days a week, but is on call other days. The only downside to this marina is that its location puts it on the edge of the "east-side" of town, not necessarily the nicest part of Toledo. Security at the marina is minimal and easily averted, though I have docked there for two years without incidence. The annual cost of dockage is a great value compared to anywhere else.

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