Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Cross Country Event on September 27
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 27, 2025. 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 and spectators, several MetroParks Farm facilities will be temporarily closed from dawn until mid-afternoon on the day of the event. These include:
- Education Building
- MetroParks Bikeway (closed between Leffingwell Road and Route 446)
- MetroParks Farm Parking Lot
- MetroParks Farm Bikeway Spur Trail
- Disc Golf Courses
- Mindy Henning Hiking Trail
- Animal Barns
- Archery Range
- Natural Playground
- Recycling Area
Parking lot access will be maintained for cross-country event personnel and spectators.
All facilities will reopen to the public in the afternoon following the conclusion of the event. Mill Creek MetroParks thanks visitors for their cooperation and encourages the community to come cheer on the athletes or plan their visit for later in the day.