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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A historic building in Mill Creek MetroParks was honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) during a Mill Creek MetroParks meeting on Monday.
The honor was bestowed upon the Ford Nature Center, located in Mill Creek Park, recognizing the work that went into preserving and renovating the building.
In 2020, the center closed for renovations and was eventually reopened on April 22, 2023, with a ribbon cutting.
Featured within the renovated parts of the center were a nature exhibit hall, a history room, a bird observation room, a gift shop, educator offices and new restrooms.
Director of Planning and Operations of Mill Creek MetroParks, Justin Rogers, told 21 News that the award from the AIA is a reflection of the planning, design and community support that made the project possible.
“The project could not have been successful without the philanthropic donors and support through the community. It really kind of brought everything full circle,” said Rogers.
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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.
Mill Creek MetroParks building restoration honored by architect institute
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA historic building in Mill Creek MetroParks was honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) during a Mill Creek MetroParks meeting on Monday.
The honor was bestowed upon the Ford Nature Center, located in Mill Creek Park, recognizing the work that went into preserving and renovating the building.
In 2020, the center closed for renovations and was eventually reopened on April 22, 2023, with a ribbon cutting.
Featured within the renovated parts of the center were a nature exhibit hall, a history room, a bird observation room, a gift shop, educator offices and new restrooms.
Director of Planning and Operations of Mill Creek MetroParks, Justin Rogers, told 21 News that the award from the AIA is a reflection of the planning, design and community support that made the project possible.
“The project could not have been successful without the philanthropic donors and support through the community. It really kind of brought everything full circle,” said Rogers.
Read the original article at WFMJ.