Programs

T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens

Join Marie Lew for a nurturing journey that combines gentle warm-ups, soothing breathing exercises, and the beautiful practice of Chen T'ai Chi. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome, it's an easy way to relieve stress, enhance your health, and rejuvenate your spirit--all for just $12 per class. register online or calling 330.740.7116 ext230 today!

Yoga in the Gardens

Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $15/class No classes on May 27, July 1, & 3 September 2, November 27, December 23, 25, 30

T'ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course

Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Designed for beginners, this course includes warm-ups, breathing exercises and the first steps of a classic T'ai Chi form. Learn to flow through your day feeling centered and attuned!Register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. course $120

Yoga Basics Course

Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength & flexibility. Gentle and thorough, welcoming and inclusive, Yoga Basics classes are guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course.

MetroCyclers Club Membership

MetroCyclers is a cycling club that will explore the designated bike trails that Mill Creek MetroParks has to offer. Whether your goal is to explore the MetroParks' bikeways for the first time, or you are an experienced cyclist, MetroCyclers is a club for you! Bike trips range from easy to difficult and are approximately 7-18 miles each. Bikes and helmets are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. First-time members will receive an authentic cycling shirt, drawstring backpack, sticker, and water bottle. Cost: $30 Mahoning County Resident; $40 Non-Mahoning County Resident. Deadline to become a member is August 10, 2025. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

MetroMutts Club Membership

Join our MetroMutts program to emBARK on monthly, dog-friendly hikes through Mill Creek Metroparks! First-time MetroMutts members will receive a drawstring bag, water bottle, dog bowl, dog waste bag holder, and sticker. Family membership includes immediate family and up to 3 dogs for $40.00. Individual membership includes one dog and one person for $30.00. An additional dog or person is $5.00. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

Hike With an Educator: Collier Preserve

Hike with a Park Educator - Join a Park Educator on a casual and educational hike through Collier Preserve. Meet at the Preserve parking area at 2819 W. Western Reserve Rd. in Canfield OH . Difficulty: moderate. Registration requested, not required. Walk-ins welcome. No pets. Rain or shine. FREE

Forest Babies

Join Park staff for Forest Babies, a program for your youngest ones, ages 1-3 years old. We will explore the trails at Ford Nature Center and create a simple nature craft. Please be sure you and your little one are dressed for the weather as this program will include outdoor nature time. Register/pay by 3/31, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 per child.

Ready, Set, GROW Gardening Program PROGRAM FULL

This is a weekly gardening program for a child and an adult partner (Children must be in Grade 2 or older). The adult/child partners will join park educators and learn the basics for growing their very own garden. Ready, Set, Grow is a weekly hands-on gardening program. The adult/child partners will have their own 3X10 foot raised garden bed to plant, tend, and harvest from all summer long at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road). The program meets weekly on Thursdays from 5-7pm from April-August (23 weeks) and includes weekly lessons on basic gardening skills, hands-in-the-dirt time at your own garden, cooking, and other activities related to gardening. Program begins on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, from 5-7pm at the Ford Nature Center (840 Old Furnace Drive), where you will be introduced to gardening by starting your own seeds. Register by April 1st, 2025. All materials (garden bed, plants, tools, etc.) will be provided. $125 for adult/child pair includes program and all materials. Registration required. For adult/child pair (grade 2 and older).

Disc Golf 101

Join us at the MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course to learn the basic fundamentals needed to understand and play disc golf. Bring your own disc or rent a disc from us for $2.50 per disc. Meeting Dates: 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 @ 5:00-6:30 PM. Complimentary instruction (for beginners) from 4:30-5:00 PM. Rented discs must be turned in by 6:30 PM. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.