Facility Overview

The FOX 36 WUPW parking area at 4310 Corduroy Road in Oregon, Ohio provides dedicated, ground-level surface parking supporting the broadcast transmitter operations and technical facilities for Toledo’s local FOX affiliate, WUPW FOX 36. Positioned east of metropolitan Toledo within Lucas County’s quiet suburban-rural fringe, this facility features a wide, open-air asphalt and gravel apron configured for straightforward navigation, equipment delivery, and authorized passenger vehicle accommodation.

Because the lot is entirely uncovered and unobstructed by parking decks or low-hanging overhead barriers, it offers virtually unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the property highly practical for standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, dual-rear-wheel pickup trucks, high-roof service vans, mobile broadcast utility trucks, and contractor vehicles requiring wide berth and generous turning radiuses.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated along the Corduroy Road corridor in eastern Oregon, this facility is strategically located within easy reach of Lake Erie shoreline recreation, suburban commercial hubs, and greater Toledo metropolitan destinations:

• Maumee Bay State Park & Lodge: Located approximately 4 miles northeast (a quick 7 to 9-minute drive), offering scenic Lake Erie boardwalks, public beaches, golf, and nature trails.
• Pearson Metropark: Roughly 3 miles west, featuring lush wetlands, walking and cycling trails, and fishing ponds.
• Oregon Commercial & Dining Corridor (Navarre Ave / Route 2): Situated 3 to 4 miles southwest, featuring extensive shopping centers, local diners, national retailers, and automotive services.
• Downtown Toledo & The Glass City Riverwalk: Accessible in approximately 12 to 15 minutes via Interstate 280, connecting visitors to Fifth Third Field (Toledo Mud Hens), Huntington Center, and the Toledo Museum of Art.
• Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge: Situated just a short drive to the east along the Lake Erie coastal wetlands.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility benefits from a direct, uncluttered entrance directly off Corduroy Road between Stadium Road and Teachout Road. Ingress and egress are smooth with clear sightlines across two-lane rural-suburban roadway, minimizing delays during peak morning or evening hours. Regional vehicular transit is fast and straightforward: State Route 2 (Navarre Avenue) and State Route 579 lie just minutes away, providing seamless westward links to Interstate 280, the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90), and downtown Toledo. Local municipal public transit services are available along main commercial avenues in central Oregon, while personal vehicle travel and rideshare operations remain the primary modes of transport to the Corduroy Road site.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor parking configuration accommodating a variety of wheelbase lengths and vehicle classes.
• Unrestricted Overhead Headroom: No parking garage clearance restrictions, making it suitable for tall utility vehicles, equipment trailers, and cargo vans.
• Direct Rural-Arterial Access: Uncomplicated entry and exit directly connecting to Corduroy Road.
• Security & Perimetric Lighting: Exterior security floodlights designed to maintain visibility during evening and early morning hours.
• Accessible Stalls: Level surface paving providing unobstructed pathways toward facility access doors.

Ideal For

• Broadcast Staff & Media Field Crews: Station technicians, field reporters, and broadcast engineers operating transmission equipment.
• Utility, Telecom & Infrastructure Contractors: Field service contractors maintaining antennas, cellular arrays, power grids, and transmitter towers.
• Authorized Visitors & Business Vendors: Corporate representatives, delivery couriers, and scheduled media guests arriving by car or light truck.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Clearance and Oversized Parking: While there are no vertical clearance limits, drivers towing trailers or operating extended utility rigs should align vehicles in wide-berth bays to keep main access gates open.
• Authorization Awareness: As this site supports active television broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure, visitors should ensure they have scheduled access or business clearance before leaving vehicles unattended.
• Seasonal Driving: Coastal Lake Erie weather during winter can cause rapid snow accumulation and icy patches along Corduroy Road; allow extra braking distance during lake-effect winter events.
• GPS Navigation: Program 4310 Corduroy Rd, Oregon, OH 43616 into your navigation app to ensure smooth approach off Route 2 or Stadium Road.