The best parks & outdoor spots in Youngstown

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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CanalWay Center

Parks & Outdoors

Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.

4524 E 49th St (Cleveland)

“Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.”

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Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area

Parks & Outdoors

From batting cages and a Par 3 golf course to lighted tennis and a DEK hockey rink, Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area is basically a 65-acre…

Belle Vista Ave

“From batting cages and a Par 3 golf course to lighted tennis and a DEK hockey rink, Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area is basically a 65-acre excuse to move a little and smile a lot. Bring friends, catch a show on the pavilion lawn, then pretend you meant to slice that shot.”

From the Warren newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Mill Creek Metro Parks

Parks & Outdoors

From quiet loops to the MetroParks Bikeway, with Lanterman's Mill and Fellows Riverside Gardens in the mix, plus a nine at Mill Creek Golf…

Belle Vista Ave

“From quiet loops to the MetroParks Bikeway, with Lanterman's Mill and Fellows Riverside Gardens in the mix, plus a nine at Mill Creek Golf Course, Mill Creek MetroParks is your all-in-one sanity saver this week... pack a picnic, pick a trail, and just go.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Mill Creek Park - North End

Parks & Outdoors

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

Youngstown

“A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.”

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Austintown Township Park

Parks & Outdoors

Wooded outdoor space featuring picnic tables, baseball, tennis and frisbee golf, plus a playground.

6000 Kirk Rd (Austintown)

“Wooded outdoor space featuring picnic tables, baseball, tennis and frisbee golf, plus a playground.”

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Fellows Riverside Gardens

Parks & Outdoors

Landscaped public gardens featuring indoor & outdoor displays, a visitor center & regular events.

123 McKinley Ave

“Landscaped public gardens featuring indoor & outdoor displays, a visitor center & regular events.”

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