Kate Abu-Absi, director of the UT Arts Living and Learning Community, relaxes under a 'tree' on her park on Adams Street during Park(ing) Day. She's with Justin Maxwell and ukulele player Matt Muha, both students at the University of Toledo. UT occupied five of the 29 spaces.
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Students from the Toledo School for the Arts use Park(ing) Day space to showcase their upcoming March show called Exhibit, based on the color of chrome.
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Ryan Bunch pours himself hot green tea while visiting the space sponsored by Toledo Area Parent Magazine.
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Kevin Jansen takes advantage of the green space to play croquet on Adams Street.
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Manhattan's restaurant uses its space to host a dock and boat, despite a lack of water on Adams Street. Co-owner Marty Lahey said he used the theme because he'd always wanted a waterfront restaurant.
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What better place to relax on Park(ing) Day than a parked hammock?
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The UpTown Association uses its space to tout the Madison Avenue garden plan.
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This incarnation of a Karner Blue Butterfly, a federally endangered butterfly living in Oak Openings in Lucas County, is a part of the Green Ribbon Initiative display.
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A rainbow of recyclables forms arches over a Park(ing) Day participant.
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