Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Family-oriented overnight camping event at Mill Creek MetroParks provides many activities

/in , /by

Two years ago, Lia Sebaugh and her father, Joe, spent a few days and nights camping at Pymatuning State Park, so you could probably say that experience has primed Lia for another day and night of fun. “Tonight I get to sleep in a tent and have a fire,” the 7-year-old said Saturday afternoon, referring… Continue Reading Family-oriented overnight camping event at Mill Creek MetroParks provides many activities

Locals golfers take part in round two of AJGA event at Mill Creek

/in , /by

Mill Creek’s south course proved to be a worthy adversary for many of the competitors during second-round play at the American Junior Golf Association’s Mill Creek Foundation Junior All-Star. After an opening round of 79 on Monday, Brookfield’s Conner Stevens shot an 82 on day two, dropping to 21 over for the tournament and falling… Continue Reading Locals golfers take part in round two of AJGA event at Mill Creek

AJGA Awards Ceremony to be Moved Up Due to Impending Weather

/in , /by

Due to the impending weather forecast for today, June 22 the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) has moved up the tee times for today to ensure the event finishes before 2:00 pm. The awards presentation and event wrap-up is anticipated to be completed by 1:30 pm.  WHAT:              AJGA Awards Ceremony  WHEN:             Thursday, June 22, 2017… Continue Reading AJGA Awards Ceremony to be Moved Up Due to Impending Weather

Top young golfers from all over the world playing in the Valley

/in , /by

The field included players from 23 states, along with Canada, Russia, and China. “Anytime you can bring in the world’s best juniors, it’s pretty solid, especially here in the Mahoning Valley,” said Brian Tolnar, Director of Golf at Mill Creek Metro Parks. “Your last three U.S. Open champions have won right here on the AGJA,… Continue Reading Top young golfers from all over the world playing in the Valley

Junior Golf Program to begin in July at Mill Creek Golf Course

/in /by

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course will hold the 3rd annual Junior Golf Program every Thursday in July from July 6 – July 27. The program is open to juniors 5 – 15 years old. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the game of golf, its values, life skills, golf fitness and proper etiquette in… Continue Reading Junior Golf Program to begin in July at Mill Creek Golf Course

Mill Creek to host junior tournament

/in , /by

The American Junior Golf Association will host the Mill Creek Foundation Junior All-Star tournament from Monday through Thursday at Mill Creek Park Golf Course. The tournament is comprised of 96 boys and girls ages 12-15. Golfers from 23 states and three foreign countries (Canada, China and Russia) will compete. The event will take place on… Continue Reading Mill Creek to host junior tournament

Dandelion knowledge blows into Sprout Club at Fellows

/in , /by

Children at the monthly Sprout Club program met on May 18 at Fellows Riverside Gardens to learn about dandelions. Lynn Zocolo, horticulture educator, teaches the children each month about a different part of the environment. This month the children got hands-on with dandelions and the different parts. The program started out with a coloring sheet… Continue Reading Dandelion knowledge blows into Sprout Club at Fellows

Mill Creek MetroParks to offer new recreation & sports camps

/in , /by

Mill Creek MetroParks has a new addition to its summer program lineup. Next week, the park will offer a three-day youth recreation and sports camp for children age 6 to 15. It’s the first multi-sport camp the MetroParks has offered. The program at Wick Recreation Area will give participants a chance to try a wide… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to offer new recreation & sports camps

Looking to keep your kids busy this summer? Here are some options

/in , /by

Mill Creek Park and the Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County have programs that will help your kids stay active BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Many kids across the Valley are now on summer break, and that means many parents are looking for ways to keep them busy. Mill Creek Park and the Library of Youngstown… Continue Reading Looking to keep your kids busy this summer? Here are some options