Mill Creek Park, Youngstown (must see)
Mill Creek Park is the second largest metropolitan park in the United States after Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, and the 140th largest park located within the limits of a U.S. City.
The park was founded in 1891 due to the "untiring efforts of Youngstown attorney Volney Rogers".
Mill Creek Park now stretches from the near west side of Youngstown to the southern borders of the city and neighboring Boardman township. The park "encompasses approximately 2,600 acres (10.5 km²), 20 mi (32 km) of drives, and 15 mi (24 km) of foot trails" as well as a variety of bridges, ponds, streams, well-tended gardens, and waterfalls.
The park was founded in 1891 due to the "untiring efforts of Youngstown attorney Volney Rogers".
Mill Creek Park now stretches from the near west side of Youngstown to the southern borders of the city and neighboring Boardman township. The park "encompasses approximately 2,600 acres (10.5 km²), 20 mi (32 km) of drives, and 15 mi (24 km) of foot trails" as well as a variety of bridges, ponds, streams, well-tended gardens, and waterfalls.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Mill Creek Park on Map
Sight Name: Mill Creek Park
Sight Location: Youngstown, USA (See walking tours in Youngstown)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Youngstown, USA (See walking tours in Youngstown)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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As a part of the U.S. “Rust Belt” region, Youngstown suffered major decline in the 1970s. Today, despite that decline, the city offers an array of cultural and recreational facilities owing to which in 2012 it was declared by Forbes the 4th best city in Ohio for raising a family. The range of local attractions has grown in recent years, seeing among the newest additions the Covelli Centre in... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles