Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Cross Country Event on September 26

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Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown State University Invitational Cross Country Meet on The Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at the MetroParks Farm on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This exciting event will bring athletes, families, and supporters together for a day of outdoor activity and healthy competition. To ensure the safety of participants… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Cross Country Event on September 26

Controlled deer hunting returning to Mill Creek MetroParks

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Controlled deer hunting is entering its fourth season despite continued vocal opposition. The hunting is part of an effort to manage the amount of white-tailed deer in Mill Creek MetroParks. Controlled archery hunting starts Sunday, September 27, and will run through November 21. The hunts will take place in nine different locations: Collier Preserve, Hawkins… Continue Reading Controlled deer hunting returning to Mill Creek MetroParks

Construction continues at Vickers Nature Preserve, lodge opening date unclear

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Roughly eight months after Mill Creek Metroparks announced capital improvements, including a new lodge at Vickers Nature Preserve, work is well underway. The lodge is intended to function similarly to other Mill Creek facilities, offering private rentals for equestrian programs or events plus any Metroparks educational programming. In March, Mill Creek Metroparks posted a look… Continue Reading Construction continues at Vickers Nature Preserve, lodge opening date unclear

New Location for Annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight and Pumpkin Carving

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Mill Creek MetroParks is announcing this year’s annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight and Pumpkin Carving events have been moved to Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown, due to construction around Fellows Riverside Gardens. Please note, Wick Recreation Area is a Mill Creek MetroParks facility and is not Wick Park. The annual fall tradition will… Continue Reading New Location for Annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight and Pumpkin Carving

Archery hunting to begin at multiple MetroParks locations

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The ongoing White-tailed Deer Management Program of the Mill Creek MetroParks will continue for another year starting on Sunday. The MetroPark controlled archery hunt will begin this Sunday, Sept. 27. The hunt is conducted through a lottery system and will take place in nine areas of the MetroParks. The program is part of the ongoing… Continue Reading Archery hunting to begin at multiple MetroParks locations

MetroParks Bikeway Section to Temporarily Close for the Suburban League Championship Cross Country Meet

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A section of the MetroParks Bikeway will be temporarily closed to the general public on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as the Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at the MetroParks Farm hosts the 2026 Suburban League Championship Cross Country Meet. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, the section of the MetroParks Bikeway that… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Section to Temporarily Close for the Suburban League Championship Cross Country Meet

Cross country meet to temporarily close bike trail

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A portion of the Mill Creek MetroParks bike trail will be closed Tuesday afternoon for the Gorby Family Championship Cross Country middle and high school meet. The trail will be closed beginning at 3 p.m. between U.S. Route 446 and Leffingwell Road, along the Farm Spur Trail. Visitors are asked to avoid parking at the… Continue Reading Cross country meet to temporarily close bike trail

Mill Creek Golf Course could reopen by mid-October

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During the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, September 14, the timeline for reopening the Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course was discussed. The golf course has been closed since July, after a storm tore through the Valley region, leaving behind debris and damage. At the time, Aaron Young, the executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks,… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course could reopen by mid-October

Mill Creek Bikeway closes for improvements, resurfacing

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A section of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway will be closed to allow for work to be conducted. According to a news release, the closure begins on Monday, September 14, and will continue for approximately one week, depending on the weather. The closure will impact the Bikeway from Silica Road to County Line Road, as… Continue Reading Mill Creek Bikeway closes for improvements, resurfacing

MetroParks Bikeway Section to Temporarily Close for Cross Country Event

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A section of the MetroParks Bikeway will be temporarily closed to the general public on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 as the Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at the MetroParks Farm hosts a high school and middle school cross country event. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, the section of the MetroParks Bikeway… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Section to Temporarily Close for Cross Country Event