Mill Creek MetroParks invites the community to celebrate the magic of the fall season at Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 12, 2025, 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., guests can stroll along pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night and enjoy the seasonal beauty of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Another highlight of the event is Scarecrow Row, located along the Gardens Trail Loop on the east side of the Kidston Pavilion. Featuring scarecrows dressed and decorated by local organizations. Scarecrow Row will also include the educational feature, “Creatures of the Night,” which will showcase nocturnal species commonly found in Ohio. Scarecrow Row will remain on display from dawn to dusk through October 31, 2025.
During the evening, families can also enjoy live entertainment by The Shoe Shine Boys and watch master pumpkin carving by Ron Roberts. Refreshments will be available from Kravitz’s Garden Café, and exclusive Mill Creek MetroParks event merchandise will be available for purchase.
Free, limited parking will be available on-site and in nearby lots. Please note, Price Road will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking during the event.
In addition, Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a family-friendly, public pumpkin carving event on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. under the large white tent at the back north end of the parking lot at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied, or participants may bring their own. Finished pumpkins will be displayed during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Pumpkin carving is free and open to all ages, and groups of 10 or more are asked to call ahead. Please note that carved pumpkins cannot be taken home.
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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.
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Mill Creek MetroParks is proud to share that The Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at the MetroParks Farm will host the Youngstown State University Invitational Cross Country Meet on Saturday, September 20, 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 private rentals.
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.
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Celebrate Fall with Pumpkin Carving and Pumpkin Walk at Fellows Riverside Gardens
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks invites the community to celebrate the magic of the fall season at Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 12, 2025, 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., guests can stroll along pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night and enjoy the seasonal beauty of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Another highlight of the event is Scarecrow Row, located along the Gardens Trail Loop on the east side of the Kidston Pavilion. Featuring scarecrows dressed and decorated by local organizations. Scarecrow Row will also include the educational feature, “Creatures of the Night,” which will showcase nocturnal species commonly found in Ohio. Scarecrow Row will remain on display from dawn to dusk through October 31, 2025.
During the evening, families can also enjoy live entertainment by The Shoe Shine Boys and watch master pumpkin carving by Ron Roberts. Refreshments will be available from Kravitz’s Garden Café, and exclusive Mill Creek MetroParks event merchandise will be available for purchase.
Free, limited parking will be available on-site and in nearby lots. Please note, Price Road will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking during the event.
In addition, Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a family-friendly, public pumpkin carving event on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. under the large white tent at the back north end of the parking lot at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied, or participants may bring their own. Finished pumpkins will be displayed during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Pumpkin carving is free and open to all ages, and groups of 10 or more are asked to call ahead. Please note that carved pumpkins cannot be taken home.
For questions and more information, please call 330.740.7107 or visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org
Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Cross Country Event on September 27
/in Closures, Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill 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:
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.
Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Cross Country Event on September 20
/in Closures, Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks is proud to share that The Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at the MetroParks Farm will host the Youngstown State University Invitational Cross Country Meet on Saturday, September 20, 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:
Parking lot access will be maintained for cross-country event personnel and private rentals.
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.