This is the best park. So much to see and do including bike areas, kid ponds with turtles, gardens…read morefor weddings, and lots of water to kayak on. There are several entrances to drive in and exit from. Plus it is all free! If highly recommend just taking a little drive in the morning to check out all the park has to offer.

Amazing trails to run and an amazing playground for kids. Really clean restrooms everywhere.read more

They really made this a great place for kids. There are two playgrounds, a splash pad, a Gaga pit,…read morevolleyball courts and a large sand pit. The bathrooms are well maintained and the whole park is so clean. The kids played for over two hours. My only request is to please stay home and out of the park to smoke your weed. Myself nor my kids want to smell it.

Great little park for toddlers and older kids! Milk Creek Park is such a Midwest gem.read more

While visiting friends in Ohio we discovered Lanterman's Mill, first built in 1845 and later…read morerestored in 1985. I am a lover of hiking, waterfalls, mills, bridges, gardens, historic places and tranquil spaces. Lanterman's Mill has all of this which makes a visit here nearly perfect. --- If you follow my reviews then you know I have a particular affinity for COVERED BRIDGES. When I discovered this place while doing a Google search of things to see in the area, I did not notice any pictures of a covered bridge. So it was beyond thrilling to walk behind the mill (where it is hidden from street view) and stumble upon it. For me, this was like finding a briefcase of money as I stood in total disbelief for several minutes. Not only was it a delightful surprise, it was beautiful and well maintained to boot, which is not always the case with covered bridges. Built in 1989, the covered bridge is not historic, but was designed in the likeness of other local bridges from the 1800's that farmers used to bring their grain to the mill. There is also a gorgeous arched street bridge that provides an excellent vantage point for photos of the mill & waterfall as well as another decorative suspension bridge just a half mile away. A 2-mile loop hiking trail known as East Gorge Walk and West Gorge Trail allows for wonderful views of the river gorge and leads you to the suspension bridge from the mill. These trails connect with the West Cohasset, East Cohasset, Axtmann and Old Tree Walking Trails and can more that triple your mileage as you explore the northern end of the park. --- OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST along the connecting walking trail are several ponds, small lakes, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and even a public golf course @ Mill Creek Metro Park. There is a Riverside Garden, Quarry Garden, Nature Center, and the ruins of a historic furnace built in the 1820's which produced approximately three to four tons of iron daily. Pioneer Pavilion, built in 1821 as a mill for carding and fulling wool is a rare surviving example of early 19th Century industry. It sits within view of the furnace. Cascade Gorge Natural Pool and an area known as THE FLATS round out some of the beautiful areas of interest near Lanterman's Mill. NOTE: The Flats are a lush grassy area surrounded by a horse fence. If you follow the fence you will notice an enormous tree in its path, which causes the fence to terminate and continue on the other side of the tree. Not sure what kind of tree it is, but it certainly seems to be very, very old based on the thickness of its trunk. It is easily more than 100 years older than any tree in its vicinity. FINAL THOUGHTS The Mill is a testimony to human determination. The current mill is the third incarnation. The first mill was built of logs and operated from 1799 to 1822. In 1823 the original mill was replaced by a second mill which operated until 1843 when a flood washed it away. A grinding stone from this mill can still be seen resting in the creek bed 500 feet downstream of the Falls. Lanterman's Mill ceased operations in 1888. [source: millcreekmetroparks.org] Lanterman's Mill itself is over 5-stories tall and has a very unique feature of having the waterwheel inside the basement of the mill. All the walking trails are free, but entrance inside the working areas of the mill are currently $3 for non-resident adults and $1 for students and seniors (July 2023). A butterfly garden is on site and during our visit we were graced with many birds, a groundhog, chipmunk and the largest most unusual forest mushroom we've ever seen. It is absolutely a stunning place in the summer. I can't even begin to imagine how magical it is in the Fall season as the trees change into their best outfits. Enjoy! BTW I've been trying my hand at TikTok & made a few videos of our visit to this mill if you care to see them: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dqN8JM/ - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dVsHeW/ 2023 / 10

What a fun nice stop. It's so beautiful here. I remember we brought kids here when they were little…read moreand it had not been renovated. Now it's all fixed up and worth the tour and walk. Plenty of parking and a short walk to the mill. Then you can take a stroll along the creek and take history tour of the mill. They have a nice gift shop inside too. Take a picnic and enjoy the surrounding beautiful nature.

There is a large parking lot and the grounds are well kept and clean. Lots of beautiful flowers and…read moreplants marked with name plaques. There is an overlook, pergola, pavilions, gazebo and more to see.

It has potential, great concept but , the entire place is just about appearances and money made off…read moreweddings and you don't see any kids barefoot and playing on the grass in the shade, no picnic no family,No life. I get there and there's an industrial lawn mower going back n forth mid day disrupting the peace and harmony of the experience. Lawn mower fumes, debris , allergens. I felt suffocated and distracted from trying to sketch the flowers. I go inside ask about the loud lawnmowers, the front desk said it's a private company that comes every day to do whatever, to get the grass ready for weddings the whole " not my department" attitude . The botanical library is put beside the noisy kids section, so it's hard for an adult to study They build a brand new baby park in the parking lot , next to asphalt ,no shade, despite climate change. These leaders spend so much time and money making women and children feel unwanted, there's no rest or relaxation or leisure for the working poor. So much wasted potential , like the rest of America.

The Boathouse is a great place to enjoy some nature. We have been here a few times to kayak and…read morepedal boat and it has been enjoyable each time. The staff is friendly and patient with kiddos. They have single kayaks, two seated kayaks, pedal boats that seat approx. five people, and bicycle boats, etc. It's a relaxing area to be around whether you're on the water or on the shore fishing, etc. The prices are very reasonable and there is a discount for Mahoning County residents.

It's clean and part of the township park. It is self supervised so there is no charge for use…read more There are two adjoining fenced areas for small and larger dogs. There is a water pump to provide free water for pets, a picnic type covered pavillion with picnic tables for owner comfort on the small dog side and toys to share. People are polite and usually open to conversations about their fur babies! Bring your own water bowls and water if you prefer but there is a multiuse water bowl and gallon jugs to take to the water pump and bring back water to fill the bowl. Very well maintained and comfortable place to relax and give fido a great time out!!!

There is a really cool dog park in the very back of Austintown Park. Come in the afternoon when the…read moreweather is nice as there are a ton of dogs to play with. They have animal pick up bags in case you forget something to pick up your dog waste with.

Nice hiking/walking trail on Hitchcock Road that is part of the Mill Creek Metroparks. It runs…read morealong Sawmill Run creek and through a scenic wooded area.

Beautiful and relaxing. Mill Creek parks is full of fun, free adventures that make a visit…read moreworthwhile. Sometimes a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is truly needed. This place is just what the doctor ordered. Clean, peaceful surroundings make the Lily Pond a great place to relax, take pictures, and enjoy a little quiet time. There are areas which you can get close to the water and see the schools of fish and turtles . There is also a relatively new footbridge that's been installed. Although not the most secure feeling structure, it fits the bill. Overall, a great place to just relax.

Such a great find!…read more This place was easy to find (just searched on google maps) and had decent parking. It wasn't overcrowded and we didn't have to fight anyone for parking. I came here with friends on a Friday afternoon and the place was beautiful. It is early November and the trees along the water were super scenic and made for great pictures! There are several trails around the water and all the ones we took were beautiful. There are some trails that are paved. Others along the water were dirt and potentially a little muddy, but still very walkable. This place seems family, dog, and kid friendly. You can adjust the trails you choose very easily, as they all loop around the creek. Also, there is a small educational center that would be good for kids to teach them about the local wildlife.

What a gem. Created over a century ago to provide the local population with a refuge from the…read moresoot, smoke and general grime of the blast furnaces, this sprawling greenscape is still so very beautiful. The blast furnaces are gone, but that doesn't diminish the value or the beauty of this place. There are so many aspects of the park to enjoy, from the Fellow's Riverside Gardens, to the picnic areas, to Glacier Lake, to the free live performances at the Morley Pavilion. I personally use the jogging trail accessible directly from US224 in Boardman (or very near the Golf Course parking). The trail is a 1.5 mile stretch, marked every .25 mile, providing 3 miles round trip. The leaves this fall were especially beautiful along the jogging trail. If you're from here, you know this place is excellent. If you're visiting and looking for a place to relax in nature, check it out.

I can not think of any park that compares to Mill Creek regardless of the season. Walking through…read moreFellowship Gardens any time of the year is like being in a movie. I have paid hefty admission fees to walk thru gardens that are no where near as manicured or large. Gazebos and benches provide seating so one can just rest in a setting made for a calendar. There are overlooks that allow views of Glacier Lake far below. A summer Sunday sitting on the huge deck eating brunch lets one sample the good life. There are hiking trails throughout the park that take you past turtles in a pond, along the lake, or on wooded hills. The boat ride is with no doubt the best bargain in Ohio. Driving through the park one crosses the most beautiful little bridge where it is impossible not to park the car and get out the camera. Not far from the bridge is the old mill that one has to walk along a hillside to reach. The mill still functions and sells coarse ground corn meal. Next to the mill is a covered bridge that beckons you to cross. I used to be in the Warren-Niles-Youngstown area frequently but that part of my life is past. On my wall are framed pictures of the mill and the bridge reminding me of the picnics, hikes, boat rides and brunches I enjoyed at Mill Creek Park. My screen saver is a view of the sunflowers growing along the weathered siding of the mill. Mill Creek taught me a lesson. Every place has something magical if one looks for it. Paris, San Francisco, or any place would welcome a park like this one to add to their lists of how-wonderful-we-are. I have to drive those eighty miles soon to return to Youngstown's Mill Creek Park.