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NFL Flag Football Cheer Squad (Ages 3-12) *SPRING* THIS PROGRAM IS FULL

Join us for the NFL Flag Football Cheer Squad this spring! The cheer squad is not a competitive cheer program. The cheer squad's purpose is to cheer at the weekly NFL Flag Football games which are held on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area from May 2nd-June 13th. Weekly cheer times will be at 12:00 PM every Saturday during the football league. Cheer participants will receive a MCMP branded uniform (top and bottom), one pair of pom poms, water bottle, and drawstring bag. Registration deadline is April 19, 2026. Cost is $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Saturday, May 2 - Jun. 13, 2026, Noon -3 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Upper Field
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NFL Flag Football League (Ages 3-12) *SPRING*

Join us for the NFL Flag Football League this spring! This league will run weekly on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area beginning on May 2, 2026, leading to a season-ending tournament on June 13, 2026. Weekly game times will vary between 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants will be placed in an appropriate age group (3-5, 6-9, or 10-12). Participants will receive an official NFL branded uniform and flag belt, water bottle, football sticker and drawstring bag. Cleats and mouthpieces are required but are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Mouth pieces can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is April 19, 2026. Cost is $130 for Mahoning County residents, $140 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Saturday, May 2 - Jun. 13, 2026, Noon -3 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Upper Field
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Coffee With the Birds: Axtmann Trail Stroll

As birds continue to travel through Ohio this month, we'll explore the fascinating phenomenon of bird migration and get up and moving ourselves! Sip your hot cup of coffee or tea as we stroll the paved Axtmann Trail at Ford Nature Center. Should the weather be inclement, we'll enjoy guided indoor birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 5/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 10+. $5
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
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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 when weather permits in 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.
Sunday, May 3 - Jun. 21, 2026, 9:15-10:30 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 5/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR.Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/3, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR.Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/3, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR.Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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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: $60 Mahoning County resident, $70 non-Mahoning County resident. Call Wick Recreation area for more details.
Tuesday, May 5 - Jul. 28, 2026, 5-7 pm
Wick Recreation Area
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Evening Birding

Keep your eyes peeled for fascinating feathered travelers as we search for migrating birds along the Newport Wetlands and Channel Islands trail. Register by 5/4, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Ages 8+. FREE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4-6 pm
Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot
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