Mill Creek MetroParks

Mill Creek Park was established in 1891 as the principal property of the Youngstown Township Park District, now the Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District. The creation of Mill Creek Park is the result of the foresight and untiring efforts of Volney Rogers. Volney Rogers was inducted into Ohio's Natural Resources Hall of Fame in 2000 for his principal role in establishing Ohio's park districts. The Park District serves the Mahoning County residents, and welcomes visitors from across the nation and around the world.

The Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District preserves open spaces within the urbanized Mahoning Valley. Mill Creek Park encompasses approximately 2,600 acres, 20 miles of drives, and 15 miles of foot trails, and a rare collection of gardens, streams, lakes, woodlands, meadows and wildlife for all to enjoy. Visitors will find a wide range of recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, picnicking, boating, Par-3, or championship golf, tennis, sand volleyball and more. Many of the facilities can be found at the James L. Wick, Jr. Recreation Area. Universally accessible trails, fishing pier, playground and picnic areas are located throughout the Park. Cabins and pavilions for group events are available for rental year-round.