Programs
Throughout the duration of MCMP events, programs and/or classes, there are opportunities for photographic and video coverage by MCMP which may include your participation or observance of the activity. MCMP reserves the right to use the photos and video at its discretion for media coverage and promotional materials, including broadcasts, reports, publications, social media and marketing materials of MCMP. If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded at the event, please let the photographer or videographer know prior to being photographed or videotaped. MCMP shall otherwise assume that it has your permission to photograph or video you and/or your child's involvement and participation in this activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Engagement Department at 330.702.3000 ext. 120.
MetroMutts: Bears Den Trail
Join us as we take our first hike of the new year! This is a 1-mile hike on Bears Den Trail. Meet at the Wick Recreation Center. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.Saturday, January 10, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Wick Recreation Center
Wick Recreation Center
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 Center for more details.Saturday, January 31, 2026, Midnight -11:59 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area
MetroMutts: Hitchcock Woods
Join us for a 1.3 mile hike on the Hitchcock Woods. Meet at the parking lot off of Hitchcock Road. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.Saturday, February 14, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Hitchcock Woods Parking Lot
Hitchcock Woods Parking Lot
MetroMutts: Dogwood Hill Trail
Join us for a simple 2 mile hike on the Dogwood Hill Trail. Meet at Scholl Pavilion and Scholl Recreation Area. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.Saturday, March 14, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Scholl Pavilion
Scholl Pavilion
Fishing in the Park
Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the MetroParks Farm Fishing Pond off the spur trail. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Friday, March 20, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
MetroParks Farm
MetroParks Farm
Fishing in the Park
Join us at for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the Lake Newport Boathouse off of W. Newport Drive. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Friday, April 3, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
Lake Newport Boathouse
Lake Newport Boathouse
MetroMutts: Daffodil Meadow Hike
Spring is in the air at Mill Creek MetroParks! Join us for an easy 1-mile hike along the E. Newport Hike & Bike trail leading toward Daffodil Meadow. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.Saturday, April 18, 2026, Noon -1 pm
E. Newport Launch Parking Lot
E. Newport Launch Parking Lot
Boaters Education Course
Join us for a one day, 8-hour class in boating and water safety designed and presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Watercraft. This course covers the fundamentals of safe boating including state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation rules of the road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. A proficiency exam will be issued at the end of the class, and those who pass the exam will obtain a lifetime boating license that satisfies the Ohio Boater Education Requirement. **Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 is required to have a boating license if they are going to operate a vessel more than 10 horsepower, including jet skis.** Online pre-registration is required. Call or visit Wick Recreation Area for more details: (330) 740-7114Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 am-5 pm
Community Room
Community Room
Fishing in the Park
Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the MetroParks Farm Fishing Pond off the spur trail. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
Mill Creek Farm
Mill Creek Farm
Tiny Tikes Soccer League (Ages 3-5) *SPRING*
Join us for Tiny Tikes Soccer League this spring! This is a learning league that will run weekly on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area beginning on May 2, 2026, and ending on June 13, 2026. Weekly game times will vary between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participants will receive a MCMP-branded uniform (top only), one pair of black socks, water bottle, soccer sticker and drawstring bag. Athletic shorts, shoes/cleats, and shin guards are required but are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Shin guards can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is April 19, 2026. Cost is $75 for Mahoning County residents, $85 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Saturday, May 2 - Jun. 13, 2026, 9 am-Noon
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Upper Field
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Upper Field