Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Golf program at Mill Creek course provides instruction, fellowship for veterans

Valley veterans can bond and heal through golf. A special program shows care and respect for vets — a program that’s par for the course. The PGA HOPE program teaches veterans to play golf or play it better. It’s six weeks of instruction at the Mill Creek Park Golf Course. “This game is a relaxing… Continue Reading Golf program at Mill Creek course provides instruction, fellowship for veterans

Local artist displays work in Mill Creek Park

A local artist is having her work displayed inside the Davis Center at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellow Riverside Gardens. The exhibit in the Weller Gallery marks Diane Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos. It features images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. It even includes photos from the… Continue Reading Local artist displays work in Mill Creek Park

10- A Retrospect to be on Display in Weller Gallery

Mill Creek MetroParks presents 10- A Retrospect showcasing works from local artist Diane Beatty. This exhibit marks Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos which feature images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. ” I want my photography to tell a story. Even though I’ve traveled far, I will… Continue Reading 10- A Retrospect to be on Display in Weller Gallery

$2 million home donated to Mill Creek MetroParks project

A house on Route 46 in Canfield is up for sale for $2 million. That money is more than just the price of the home. It amounts to a major donation towards a Children’s Garden inside Mill Creek Park. The garden is located at Fellows Riverside Garden. It was originally built in the 1980’s. Now, the… Continue Reading $2 million home donated to Mill Creek MetroParks project

Thousands of people enjoy 500 pumpkins on Mill Creek Park nighttime walk

They say a cat has nine lives, though it took less than nine minutes for a smile to cross then cover 11-year-old Lillian Schindler’s face. “It’s one of her favorite days,” Lillian’s mother, Barbara Bratton of Girard, said. Bratton was referring to Halloween, and her daughter’s facial expression and body language told the story of… Continue Reading Thousands of people enjoy 500 pumpkins on Mill Creek Park nighttime walk

Mill Creek MetroParks Presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

Mill Creek MetroParks presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 20, 2024 until 8:00 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown). This free event is open to the public. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., families can take part in the wonders of the fall season as they walk along the pumpkin-lined paths as… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

Closures for Youngstown Peace Race

The following will be closed to vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians, and public from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, for the Youngstown Peace Race: Tod Avenue Weaver Road Price Road Calvary Run Drive Milton Ave. (at Calvary Run Drive intersection) West Glacier Drive West Drive West Cohasset Drive Cascade Road… Continue Reading Closures for Youngstown Peace Race

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures for Cross Country Event

A cross country event will be hosted at the MetroParks Farm on Saturday, September 28, 2024. During the event, the following MetroParks Farm facilities will be closed from dawn to mid-afternoon:   MetroParks Bikeway (closed between Leffingwell Road and Route 446) MetroParks Farm Parking Lot MetroParks Farm Bikeway Spur Trail Disc Golf Courses Mindy Henning… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Closures for Cross Country Event