Programs

Tiny Tikes Soccer League (Ages 3-5) *SUMMER*

Join us for Tiny Tikes Soccer League this summer! This is a learning league that will run weekly on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area beginning on July 11, 2026, and ending on August 22, 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 June 28, 2026. Cost is $75 for Mahoning County residents, $85 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

Youth Soccer League (Ages 6-12) *SUMMER*

Join us for Youth Soccer League this summer! This league will run weekly on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area beginning on July 11, 2026, leading to a season-ending tournament on August 22, 2026. Weekly game times will vary between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participants will be placed in an appropriate age group depending on the number of registrations. 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 June 28, 2026. Cost is $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

Coffee With the Birds: State Birds

Learn about the birds chosen to represent each of the 50 states. Savor a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a mini lesson. Then enjoy guided indoor birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 7/10, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 10+. $5

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 7/10, 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

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 7/10, 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.

Evening Ecotour Kayak

Learn about local flora and fauna on this guided interpretive kayak program on scenic Lake Newport. Kayaks available to rent or bring your own kayak. Ages 16+. Registration required. Register / pay by 7/10, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $15 to rent a kayak, $5 to bring your own kayak.

Youth Sports Camp (Ages 6-12) *JULY SESSION*

Join us for Sports Camp at the Wick Recreation Area! The July session of sports camp will be held on July 13th-16th. During the 4-day camp, participants will learn the fundamentals of various sports including soccer, flag football, hockey, tennis, pickleball, golf, baseball/softball, and volleyball. In addition to learning sports fundamentals, all participants will receive a MCMP-branded water bottle, camp sticker and drawstring bag. The registration deadline is July 13, 2025. Cost: $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

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 7/12, 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

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 7/12, 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 Yellow Creek Park

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 Yellow Creek Park in Struthers, Ohio to have a WILD time learning about geology! Registration required. Register/pay by 7/13 online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. $25 per child per session.