The best parks & outdoor spots in Youngstown

“CanalWay Center connects nature and local history in a fun, no-pressure way with a canal boat play area for the kids, a quiet bird viewing room for you, and a hands-on Nature Nook full of live critters, curiosity, and genuinely good vibes.”

From the Parma newsletter, September 22, 2026

“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

“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, September 22, 2026

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

“Hit the trails, let the pup run, and try a round on the disc golf course, then unwind with Concerts in the Park at the band shell. Austintown Township Park keeps it low-key and local, with pavilions and events that make spontaneous evenings actually happen.”

From the Warren newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Fellows Riverside Gardens is Youngstown’s go-to for an easy reset, a free 12-acre display garden loaded with roses, seasonal color, and labeled collections that make plant nerds happy. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center, catch an exhibit or class, then wander for inspiration.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 15, 2026