After receiving a $1.5 million makeover, the Wick Recreation Center building in Mill Creek Park has reopened and will serve the public for the first time in about two decades. The building, constructed in 1961, is in the park’s popular Wick Recreation Area on the West Side. The area is also the home of Morley… Continue Reading Wick Recreation Center Reopens to Public after $1.5M Makeover
Mill Creek MetroParks is celebrating a grand opening Thursday. At 10 a.m., it held a ribbon cutting for the brand-new Wick Recreation Center. The building was already there but the park made some major upgrades using $1.5 million from its general fund. There’s a concession stand with a patio, and a place to buy Mill… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park opens new recreation center featuring patio, playground, splash pad
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday to mark the opening of the Wick Recreation Center located at Wick Recreation Area in Youngstown. The center features a multi-functional, 4-season space offering a team shop with equipment rentals, concessions, a community room for public programming and private rentals, an outdoor patio, recreation offices, and new restroom facilities.… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks open $1.5M Wick Recreation Center
The Youngstown State University cross country program has been making strides over the past decade. The Penguins have gone from a mid-major program to a respected group of runners in the regional rankings. YSU took the next step on Friday, opening The Brian, Charlotte, Jersey, Beau Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course. The course will… Continue Reading YSU opens cross country course at Mill Creek Park
The Brian, Charlotte, Jersey, Beau Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course officially opened Friday at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The course meets NCAA specifications with a two-mile course and 1k, 2k, and 3k loops to facilitate middle school, high school, and collegiate events. It features a 38-team starting grid, ten-meter course width, with permanent… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks unveils NCAA cross country course at Canfield MetroParks Farm
Mill Creek MetroParks opened its family championship cross-country course at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. A ribbon cutting was held Friday morning to celebrate. The course meets NCAA specifications with a 38-team starting line. The course will be used for high school meets. too. It’s a permanent cross-country course and will be available for runners… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks adds new cross-country course
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of September Board Meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks presents Painted Memories showcasing work from local artist Beth Basista. This exhibit will feature more than 40 colorful paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolors most capturing the essence of landscapes found throughout Mill Creek Parks’ 2,658 acres. “I hope my works inspire others to enjoy this gem of a park, nestled within… Continue Reading Local artist showcases more than 40 paintings of Mill Creek Park in upcoming gallery
The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Stitt Pavilion located on West Golf Dr. in Boardman (GPS Coordinates: +41.042166, -80.688019).
A local artist’s paintings will be displayed throughout Mill Creek MetroParks. “Painted Memories” by Beth Basista includes more than 40 colorful paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolors most capturing the essence of landscapes found throughout Mill Creek Parks’ 2,658 acres. “I hope my works inspire others to enjoy this gem of a park, nestled within the city of Youngstown,… Continue Reading Local artist’s paintings to be displayed throughout Mill Creek MetroParks