The “Festival of Trees” began today as a part of the Frost & Lights holiday season at Fellows Riverside Gardens inside the Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown. The festival includes 88 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations to help bring the excitement indoors for the winter season. “So we’ve brought the beauty of… Continue Reading ‘Festival of Trees’ spruces up Fellows Riverside Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens is bringing back a 25-year-old tradition, kicking off the annual Frost and Lights event. The holiday festivities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It includes nearly 100 trees displayed in the indoor galleries, each decorated by a different local business or organization. “Everybody’s favorite thing is each one… Continue Reading Fellows Riverside Garden brings back Frost and Lights event
Mill Creek MetroParks is looking back at the capital improvements of the 2025 fiscal year and looking ahead at future endeavors. Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations at Mill Creek MetroParks, presented the year’s review during a Board of Park Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 8. Some items of note in the presentation were… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks reflects on 2025 capital improvements
*Posted on behalf of the AJGA. BRASELTON, GA. – The American Junior Golf Association announced a four-year extension with Mill Creek Golf Course to continue hosting two of its annual junior golf events through 2029. The agreement secures the 1898 Foundation Junior All-Star, set for June 22-24, and the 1898 Foundation Preview presented by… Continue Reading 1898 Foundation commits as title sponsor of two junior events beginning in 2026–AJGA announces four-year extension with Mill Creek Golf Course
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Rossi Auditorium at Fellows Riverside Gardens, in Youngstown. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A meeting of the… Continue Reading Notice of December Board Meeting
“Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens” will open Sunday at D.D. and Velma Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The family-friendly, admission-free celebration features twinkling lights, festive displays and cheerful activities for all ages. This year’s Festival of Trees will showcase 90 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations. Visitors… Continue Reading Seasonal Festivities at Riverside Gardens, Lanterman’s Mill
After a month of sifting through over 20 applications, the newest Mill Creek Metro Park Commissioners have been announced. Probate Judge Robert Rusu Jr. said in a statement that he has selected Jim Houck and Katharine Paul to fill Germaine Bennett and Tom Frost’s former commissioner roles in Mill Creek. Ahead of Rusu’s announcement, a… Continue Reading New Mill Creek Metro Park Commissioners announced after month-long search
Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu has just announced his selection of the two people to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners. Come the end of the month, park commissioners Germaine Bennett and Tom Frost have decided not to be reappointed with the expiration of their term. Filling their seats will be… Continue Reading 2 new commissioners appointed to Mill Creek MetroParks board
December 7, 2025 – January 4, 2026 — The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens will welcome the community to Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, a family-friendly, admission-free celebration of the season. Guests are invited to experience the magic of the holidays with twinkling lights,… Continue Reading Celebrating the Holiday Season in Mill Creek Park
Christmas came early at Lanternman’s Mill during Saturday’s festivities in Youngstown. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors were able to experience the historic mill decorated in traditional holiday décor for this family-friendly, free admission event. Attendees also got to enjoy roasted chestnuts, festive entertainment, handcrafted holiday gifts and concession stand treats for purchase. “This… Continue Reading ‘Christmas at the Mill’ hosts over 20 vendors for Small Business Saturday