Mill Creek MetroParks

Mill Creek MetroParks Welcome to our page! Discover Mill Creek MetroParks, the first park district in Ohio.

From the casual visitor to the local explorer, Mill Creek MetroParks offers a natural escape for the enjoyment of all ages. Mill Creek Park is the largest area of the MetroParks encompassing over 2,658 acres of the MetroParks’ 5,000+ acres. Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, volleyball, picnicking, cross country skiing, sledding, and much more. Plan your visit today!

***THE 6/30 TROLLEY TOUR AT 3:00 PM IS FULL******THE 7/21 TROLLEY TOURS AT 1:30 PM AND 3 PM ARE FULL******THE 8/11 TROLL...
05/31/2026

***THE 6/30 TROLLEY TOUR AT 3:00 PM IS FULL***
***THE 7/21 TROLLEY TOURS AT 1:30 PM AND 3 PM ARE FULL***
***THE 8/11 TROLLEY TOUR AT 1:30 PM IS FULL***
***THE 8/16 TROLLEY TOUR AT 1:30 PM IS FULL***

🚋 Summer Trolley Tour 🚋

📍 Ford Nature Center
📅 6/21, 6/23, 6/28, 6/30, 7/5, 7/7, 7/12, 7/14, 7/19, 7/21,
7/26, 7/28, 8/2, 8/4, 8/9, 8/11, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25, 8/30
⏰ 1:30 - 2:30 pm OR 3 - 4 pm

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. 🌳☀️

⚠️ Limited seating available.

💲 Adults: $10 Resident | $12 Non-Resident
💲 Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident | $9 Non-Resident

Register/pay by two days prior to selected tour online at:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/?s=y&list_programs=1&do_search=1&sdt=5/18/2026&edt=12/31/2026&pt=&kw=Summer%20Trolley%20Tour&rm=&age_number=&Search=Submit&start=0

📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129

⚠️ Accessibility Notice: 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.

🚣 Ecotour Kayak 🚣📍 Lake Newport Boathouse📅 6/14 | ⏰ 4 - 6:30 pmExplore the Newport Wetlands like never before! Learn abo...
05/30/2026

🚣 Ecotour Kayak 🚣

📍 Lake Newport Boathouse
📅 6/14 | ⏰ 4 - 6:30 pm

Explore the Newport Wetlands like never before! Learn about local flora and fauna on this guided interpretive kayak program. 🦆🌿

🛶 Limited kayaks available to rent or bring your own kayak.
💲 Rent a kayak: $15 | Bring a kayak: $5
👧 Ages 16+ | 🚫 No walk-ins | No pets

⚠️ Register/pay by 6/12 online at:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/4023/

📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext.129

This month, Ford Nature Center’s Creature in the Spotlight is the Opossum! 🐾Stop by the exhibit now through May 31 to le...
05/29/2026

This month, Ford Nature Center’s Creature in the Spotlight is the Opossum! 🐾

Stop by the exhibit now through May 31 to learn all about this fascinating and misunderstood animal. Discover fun facts, photos, and kid-friendly coloring pages that make learning about wildlife exciting for all ages.

📍 Visit and explore something wild—everyone is welcome!

🌿🧘‍♀️ T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens 🧘‍♂️🌿📍 Fellows Riverside Gardens - Radius Room📅 Wednesdays | 1/7/26 – 12/16/26⏰ N...
05/29/2026

🌿🧘‍♀️ T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens 🧘‍♂️🌿

📍 Fellows Riverside Gardens - Radius Room
📅 Wednesdays | 1/7/26 – 12/16/26
⏰ Noon – 1 PM

✨ Ease stress, improve your health, and boost your vitality! Join instructor Marie Lew for gentle warm-ups, calming breathing exercises, guided movement instruction, and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form.

💻 Register online: https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/3658/
📞 Or call: 330.740.7116 ext. 230

🚶‍♀️ Walk-ins welcome!
💲 $12 per class

Take a break, breathe deep, and move with intention in a beautiful garden setting. 🌸🌼

🌿🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Gardens 🧘‍♂️🌿📍 Fellows Riverside Gardens – Radius Room📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1/13/26 – 12/17/26⏰ 9:3...
05/29/2026

🌿🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Gardens 🧘‍♂️🌿

📍 Fellows Riverside Gardens – Radius Room
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1/13/26 – 12/17/26
⏰ 9:30 – 11 AM

✨ Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles designed to help you maintain a healthy, balanced outlook. All levels are welcome!

🧘 Bring a mat and a small blanket
💻 Register online: https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/3728/
📞 Or call: 330.740.7116 ext. 230

🚶 Walk-ins welcome
💲 $15 per class

📌 No class on: Jan. 29, Apr. 14, May 26, July 7, Sept. 8, Nov. 26

Relax, recharge, and reconnect in a beautiful garden setting. 🌸🌼✨

🦅 Hike with a Naturalist: Bald Eagles 🦅📍 George L. Fordyce Park📅 6/16 | ⏰ 4 - 6 pmJoin a Park Educator on an educational...
05/29/2026

🦅 Hike with a Naturalist: Bald Eagles 🦅

📍 George L. Fordyce Park
📅 6/16 | ⏰ 4 - 6 pm

Join a Park Educator on an educational exploration of George L. Fordyce Park. Our focus species for the day will be Bald Eagles. 🌲

🥾 Difficulty: moderate | 2mi | muddy terrain possible
👧 Ages 10+ | ⚠️ Registration required by 6/14
🌧 Rain or shine | 🚫 No walk-ins | No pets | 💚 Free

Register online at:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/4036/

📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129

05/29/2026

🌿🦊 Kids’ Wild Wednesdays Day Camp Spots Still Available This June & July! 🧪🌳

Spots are still open for Kids’ Wild Wednesdays Day Camp (ages 8–12)! Don’t miss a summer full of nature, science, hikes, games, and hands-on fun. Camps run Wednesdays from 9 am–2 pm for just $25 per child.

📅 June Sessions:
🧪 6/10 – Mad Science Day at Ford Nature Center
🐄 6/17 – Farm Day at MetroParks Farm
💧 6/24 – Stream Stomp at Birch Hill Cabin

📅 July Sessions:
🇺🇸 7/1 – America’s 250th Celebration at Pioneer Pavilion
🌳 7/8 – Tree Trek at Wick Recreation Area
🪨 7/15 – Geology Adventure at Yellow Creek Park
🚋 7/22 – Lanterman’s Mill & Trolley Ride
🦉 7/29 – Wildlife Super Senses at Vickers Nature Preserve

⚠️ Spaces are limited and registration is still open — sign up now for one or all sessions!

Register online: https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/?s=y&list_programs=1&do_search=1&sdt=3%2F18%2F2026&edt=12%2F31%2F2026&pt=&kw=Wild+Wednesdays&rm=&age_number=&Search=Submit
📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129

🇺🇸🌲 America 250: MCMP — Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Natural Resources 🌲🇺🇸📍 Ford Nature Center Parking Lot📅 6/14 | ⏰ Noon - ...
05/28/2026

🇺🇸🌲 America 250: MCMP — Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Natural Resources 🌲🇺🇸

📍 Ford Nature Center Parking Lot
📅 6/14 | ⏰ Noon - 2 pm

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a guided walk led by a Park educator as we explore the area's rich history through Ohio's monthly America 250 theme. This month's focus is Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Natural Resources. 🌎

What better way to celebrate than with a hike highlighting the region's abundant natural resources? Along the way, we'll journey into the past to discover how local geology shaped the landscape and the resources it provides today.

🥾 Moderate 2-3-mile hike following natural terrain with steps and slopes.
🚫 No walk-ins | No pets | 💚 Free

⚠️ Register by 6/12 online at:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/3993/
📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129

🌿🚐 Traveling Naturalist: Newport WetlandsNewport Wetlands Parking Lot5/30 | 5 - 7 pmFord Nature Center is out on the roa...
05/28/2026

🌿🚐 Traveling Naturalist: Newport Wetlands

Newport Wetlands Parking Lot
5/30 | 5 - 7 pm

Ford Nature Center is out on the road! Stop by the Newport Wetlands Davies Wetland Trail for a wildlife touch table and Q&A with a Park Educator. All are invited to stop by to chat.

📝 Register online:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/4022/

📞 Call 330.740.7107 ext. 129 for details
💲 Free.

☕🐣 Coffee with the Birds: Eggs! 🐦🥚📍 Ford Nature Center Education Building Classroom A (upstairs) & B (downstairs)📅 6/7 |...
05/28/2026

☕🐣 Coffee with the Birds: Eggs! 🐦🥚

📍 Ford Nature Center Education Building Classroom A (upstairs) & B (downstairs)
📅 6/7 | ⏰ 8:30 - 9:30 am

This month we'll learn about the bizarre world of bird eggs. Savor a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a mini lesson about bird eggs. Then enjoy guided birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. ☕🌿🐦

🚫 No walk-ins | 👧 Ages 10+ | 💲 $5 per person

⚠️ Registration required; space is limited.

Register/pay by 6/5 online at:
https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/4016/
📞 Or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129

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Canfield, OH
44406

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