Defiance: Museum and Parks on the Maumee

Defiance, Ohio, combines local history with parks along the Maumee River. The Tuttle Museum and several green spaces are located in different parts of the city; choose a vacation rental that suits your planned visit.

Museum and Remembrance

• The Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Defiance and the surrounding region.
• Andrew L. Tuttle bequeathed the city of Defiance an extensive collection of Native American artifacts, coins, documents, stamps, military memorabilia, and other artifacts.
• The Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum officially opened to the public in May 2011.
• Pontiac Park is considered the birthplace of Chief Pontiac; a memorial marker identifies this historic site.

Parks and Canal History

• Pontiac Metro Park lies within Defiance city limits on the banks of the Maumee River, north of downtown.
• Bronson Park is a 25-acre multipurpose park with two sand volleyball courts, two ball fields, three shelters, a basketball court, and a playground area.
• Defiance Splash Park is inclusive and free for everyone; it opens each year on May 1 for the summer season.
• The remains of the northern end of Maumee & Erie Lock No. 37 are now a tourist attraction.

Choose the Right Accommodation

The museum’s 2011 opening does not indicate its current hours. Check the season and rules for Splash Park and other facilities. City limits or a Defiance address alone do not indicate how far a particular vacation rental is from the museum or river.

For regional context: Defiance.