Programs

T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens

Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T'ai Chi form. Register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. Walk-ins welcome. $12/class

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. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class No Class on January 29, April 14, May 26, July 7, July 28, Sept. 8, oct 13, oct 15 Nov. 26.

Women's Par 3 Golf League *SPRING/SUMMER*

Join us for the Women's Par 3 Golf League! This league is for women ages 18 and older, and begins on May 5, 2026, leading to a season-ending tournament on July 28, 2026. Group outings will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM and will follow a shotgun-style format. Each weekly outing will alternate play between the front and back 9-holes. Participants will receive one weekly round of golf and a MCMP-branded golf top with their registration. Additional golf clothing and accessories may be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is May 5, 2026. Cost: $110 Mahoning County resident, $120 non-Mahoning County resident. Call Wick Recreation area for more details.

Yoga Basics Course

Yoga promotes harmonious and skillful living, while developing awareness and practical tools for navigating the physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual challenges of daily life. You are invited to join our mutually supportive and noncompetitive group which meets Outdoors in the morning splendor with birdsong. Karres leads the class, sharing the ancient wisdom teachings of Yoga, while drawing upon decades of experience. Note* Wear comfortable clothing, & bring a mat, light blanket & pillow register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course.

Outdoor Yoga Basics Course

Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength & flexibility. Gentle but thorough classes guided outdoors amid the splendor of the gardens by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. 8- week course $96.00

Youth Archery Camp (Ages 6-12) *JULY SESSION* THIS PROGRAM IS FULL

Join us for Archery Camp at the MetroParks Farm this summer! The July session of archery camp will be held on July 20th-23rd. During the 4-day camp, participants receive one-on-one instruction that provides them with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a compound bow. Location: MetroParks Farm Archery Range in Canfield, OH. Registration deadline is July 20, 2025. Cost: $60 Mahoning County residents, $70 non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

Summer Trolley Tour PROGRAM FULL

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 7/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

Summer Trolley Tour PROGRAM FULL

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 7/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

Kids' Wild Wednesdays Day Camp at Lanterman's Mill PROGRAM FULL

New! Wild Wednesdays Day Camp for kids ages 8-12! Explore the wonders of nature and science as you learn plenty of WILD nature facts through nature activities, experiments and discovery hikes; with a different nature theme and Park location each week. This Wednesday we will meet at Ford Nature Center and take a Cohasset Express Trolley ride to Lanterman's Mill for some millin' around time. Our Wild Wednesday will include a tour of the Mill, lunch on the Covered Bridge, a Gorge Hike and so much more! Registration required. Register/pay by 7/20 online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. $25 per child per session. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

Summer Star Party

Join Park Staff and YSU's Astronomy Department for an evening of astronomy, star talk, and stargazing. Weather conditions will be favorable on July 22nd! Our goal is to provide the best possible viewing experience under clear, cloudless skies. Participants who register will be notified directly of any schedule changes. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly recommended to receive weather-related updates. We will meet at the MetroParks Farm parking lot (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd.). Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening under the stars! Register by 7/18, online or by calling 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No pets. Free.