Mill Creek

Mill Creek January Hikes

Unless you’re a skier, winter weather in Northeast Ohio really limits our options. Luckily, we have Mill Creek to keep up a monthly schedule of outdoor hikes:
Sunday, January 4th 2 PM
Photography Walk-Whether Santa brought you a new digital camera or you have a well-used film version, bring what you have to this leisurely exploration [...]


Weekend Events

Let’s see..
We’ve got the JonesFest downtown, featuring 13 bands and several venues. Oh, To be young again.
For the rest of you parents out there, there’s a Youth Fishing Derby in Newton Falls on Sunday from Noon to 2pm at the community Center Pond.
Moraine also has a family fishing day and youth derby. And McConnells Mill [...]


Take the Kids to Mill Creek Weekend

I’m Sure It’s just me, But this seems like a great weekend to spend at Mill Creek and the various Metroparks. Younger Kids will love these activities, older ones might be amazed at what there is to do around here once the weather turns.
First, Check out the Year of the Frog April 25, Friday, 8:30 [...]


Trout Stocking at Glacier, April 10th

Just a quick note, ODNR is stocking Glacier lake with trout on April 10th. Good Luck.
Private boats may be used on Lakes Glacier and Newport between 6:30 a.m. and dark; shoreline fishing is permitted from 5:00 a.m. to dark. All boats must comply with MetroParks regulations and an Ohio fishing license is required.
For [...]


100 Recreational Areas Within 100 Miles

Within 25 Miles

Mill Creek Park- 0 miles Youngstown OH
Yellow Creek Park- 5 miles Struthers OH
Mill Creek Bikeway- 5 miles Canfield OH
Lake Milton State Park-13 miles Lake Milton, OH
Berlin Lake- 14 miles Deerfield, OH
Mosquito Creek Lake- 14 miles Cortland, OH
Shenango River Lake-14 miles Sharpsville, PA
West Branch State Park 18 miles Ravenna, OH
Eagle Creek [...]


Graffiti At Bear’s Den

Debra Weaver sent pictures of recent graffiti at Bear’s Den via Youngstown Art.
I Know I’m Supposed to be outraged, but for all the wrong reason’s.
Let’s face it, Mill Creek is an urban park. Graffiti is nothing new. Bored teens will destroy just about anything they have access to if unsupervised. Even in these pictures, behind [...]