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.
NFL Flag Football Cheer Squad (Ages 3-12) *SUMMER*
Join us for NFL Flag Football Cheer Squad this Spring! The cheer squad will cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Saturdays from July 5th - August 16th. Participants will receive a MCMP-branded uniform (top and bottom), one pair of pom-poms, and an MCMP water bottle and drawstring bag. Footwear is not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. Registration deadline is June 22, 2025. Cost is $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Saturday, Jul. 5-Aug. 16, Noon -3 pm
Wick Recreation Area
Wick Recreation Area
NFL Flag Football League (Ages 3-12) *SUMMER*
Join us for NFL Flag Football League this Summer! This league will run for 7-weeks, ending with a championship tournament on August 16th. Participants will receive an NFL sponsored uniform (top and bottom), a flag belt, one pair of black socks, and an MCMP water bottle and drawstring bag. Shoes/cleats and mouth guards 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. Participants will be placed in an appropriate age group depending on the number of registrations. Registration deadline is June 22, 2025. Cost is $130 for Mahoning County residents, $140 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Saturday, Jul. 5-Aug. 16, Noon -3 pm
Wick Recreation Area
Wick Recreation Area
Summer Trolley Tour
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 7/4, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NRSunday, July 6, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Summer Trolley Tour
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 7/4, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NRSunday, July 6, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
The Forest and Me Nature Camp Session 3--The Forest Canopy Just Beyond My Reach
The Ford Nature Center is once again offering a three-week camp opportunity for children who will be entering grades 1-6 next school year (2025-2026) or ages 6-12 years old. The goal of this nature camp is to directly address the nature-deficit that so many of our children experience because of too many hours indoors, in front of screens, or in organized social clubs. In each week-long camp, children will be outside for nearly all their days, experiencing the beauty and calming influence that the forest brings. This summer, our nature camp theme is The Forest and Me. Session 3 will focus on 'The Forest Canopy Just Beyond My Reach' and runs from Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Ford Nature Center. During this week, campers will learn about the forest canopy - the place where the tree tops touch the sky. We will learn about the birds, bats, flying insects, weather, and the sky. Each day will be filled with hiking, lessons, crafts, and fun activities designed to bring the forest canopy to life. Cost is $125 for five days of camp. Spots are limited; don't delay in registering. A letter with additional information will be sent to you as soon as the paid registration is received. Register/pay by 6/30 online or call 330-740-7107 x 129 for more information. $125 per child.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Jul. 7-11, 9 am-1 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Summer Trolley Tour
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 7/6, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NRTuesday, July 8, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Summer Trolley Tour
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 7/6, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NRTuesday, July 8, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Recreational Hike
West Channel and Islands Trail. Meet at the Newport Wetlands Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Wednesday, July 9, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot
Rock the Park - a Geological Exploration of Mill Creek Park
Ever wonder how Mill Creek Park was formed? For much of geologic history, Ohio was underwater and near the equator! Join us on the Cohasset Express Trolley as we travel back over 300 million years and explore the formation of the Park throughout geologic time. Learn about the bedrock of the Park and how the Ice Age shaped the Park that we all love. Where possible, we will hop off to investigate geologic features up close. Trolley boards at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by 7/8, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $ 9 NRThursday, July 10, 6-8 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens Parking Lot
Fellows Riverside Gardens Parking Lot
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.Friday, July 11, 4:30-6:30 pm
Hole #2 (Field Course)
Hole #2 (Field Course)