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Mill Creek Metro Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Youngstown, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Creek Metro Parks' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tranquil park featuring hiking and walking paths, a golf course and picnic spots.
What runners say about Mill Creek Metro Parks
“I loved seeing the wildlife wondering around the park, squirrels, black squirrels, chipmunks , beautiful birds and even deer.”
“It's great for kids of all ages.”
I have been to Mill creek park 2 times now and each time I’ve left feeling refreshed and happy. I started my latest adventure at lanternmans mill parking area and ventured to the suspension bridge to get some photos.
Park right inside the city of Youngstown, Ohio. Beautiful, stunning, bring your cameras, exercise gear, and water bottle. This park has miles of walking trails. Some of the area is smooth the area I was on was rocky. So, might not be best for wheelchairs or baby strollers. Enjoyed my time, would don it again.
The park is great for hiking, birdwatching, a nice drive, very relaxing.
Beautiful park with lots of hills. I had a blast ripping though here On my bike
Trail conditions & character
“I loved seeing the wildlife wondering around the park, squirrels, black squirrels, chipmunks , beautiful birds and even deer.”
“I started my latest adventure at lanternmans mill parking area and ventured to the suspension bridge to get some photos.”
“The trail was very easy to walk on, would not have taken a stroller on it though.”
Plan your run at Mill Creek Metro Parks
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
- Phone(330) 702-3000
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–5 PM |
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