Northwood is a city and eastern suburb in Wood County, Ohio, United States, within the Toledo metropolitan area.

It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962.

Farms, gardens, orchards, and railroads covered the area located just south of east Toledo.

In 1898 Edward Ford's glass factory was built along the Maumee River, which ultimately led to the incorporation of the village of Rossford in 1939 within the western portion of the township.

On December 1, 1962, Ross Township ceased to exist when it became incorporated as the city of Northwood, so aptly named because of its location at the top of Wood County.

The original boundary of Ross Township can be observed as follows: beginning at the southeastern corner of Northwood, thence westward along the southern border to Rossford, thence westward along the line of Elm Tree Street to the Maumee River, thence northeastward and eastward along the Lucas County border until the Ottawa County border, and thence southward to the point of beginning.

City Council consists of seven members, elected to four-year terms.

At the end of the 2006–2007 school year, Northwood was awarded an "Excellent" rating by the state of Ohio in education.

The district also met the standards on the adequate yearly progress (AYP) in all six categories.