Mill Creek MetroParks hosts Family Halloween Bash at the Mill
(Youngstown, Ohio) Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Family Halloween Bash at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, October 24 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for Mahoning County residents, $5 for non-residents if registered and paid by October 21. Admission for walk-ins (limited space) is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. This event is sponsored by WYTV.
Dress in your Halloween finest for a party for all ages! Enjoy music and dancing with Diva Productions, food, games, a costume competition, and more. For more information or to register, call Ford Nature Center at 330.740.7107 or visit our website at millcreekmetroparks.org.
Notice of October Board Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44509). The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.
Mill Creek MetroParks Installs Pickleball Courts at Yellow Creek Park
Mill Creek MetroParks has added two pickleball courts to the existing two tennis courts at Yellow Creek Park. The pickleball courts were added as part of a resurfacing project for the tennis and basketball courts at Yellow Creek Park, located at 17 Lowellville Rd., Struthers, Ohio 44471. These are the first pickleball courts in the MetroParks. The courts are open to the public without reservations and are available for use year-round from dawn to dusk. Equipment rental is not available.
Pickleball is a paddle sport played with a paddle and plastic ball that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2 million people play the sport. Many students play it in physical education classes in middle and high schools, and seniors enjoy the social aspects and the ability to stay active in towns and retirement communities. For more information about pickleball, visit the USA Pickleball Association’s website at usapa.org.