Mill Creek MetroParks to offer golf leagues, kayaking, yoga

Mill Creek MetroParks to offer golf leagues, kayaking, yoga in May | Offerings include men’s and women’s par 3 golf leagues, kayaking and yoga.

League play: adults

Women’s Par 3 Golf League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Shotgun-style, group golf league for women 18 and older. Participants receive a Mill Creek MetroParks-branded golf top with their fee.Register by May 5. 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5-July 28. $110 for Mahoning County residents, $120 nonresidents.

Men’s Par 3 Golf League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Shotgun-style, group golf league for men 18 and older. Participants receive a Mill Creek MetroParks-branded golf shirt with their fee. Register by May 7. 5-7 p.m., Thursdays, May 7-July 30. $110 for Mahoning County residents, $120 for nonresidents.

League play: children

Tiny Tikes Soccer League (ages 3-5). Upper Field, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. This learning league runs weekly on Saturdays from May 2 through June 13. Participants will receive a Mill Creek MetroParks-branded uniform (top), one pair of black socks, a water bottle, soccer sticker and drawstring bag. Athletic shorts, shoes/cleats and shin guards are required but not provided by the MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Families can purchase shin guards at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. The registration deadline is April 19. $75 for Mahoning County residents, $85 for nonresidents. 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 2-June 13.

Youth Soccer League (ages 6-12). Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. The league runs weekly on Saturdays from May 2 through June 13. Organizers will place participants in an appropriate-age groups, depending on the number of registrations. Participants will receive a Mill Creek MetroParks-branded uniform (top), one pair of black socks, a water bottle, soccer sticker and drawstring bag. Athletic shorts, shoes/cleats and shin guards are required but not provided by the MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Families can purchase shin guards at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. The registration deadline is April 19. $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for nonresidents. 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 2-June 13.

NFL Flag Football League (ages 6-12). Upper Field, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. This league runs weekly on Saturdays beginning May 2. Participants will be placed in appropriate-age groups (6-9 or 10-12). Participants will receive an official NFL branded uniform and flag belt, water bottle, football sticker and drawstring bag. The league requires cleats and mouthpieces, but are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Families can purchase shin guards at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Register by April 19. $130 for Mahoning County residents, $140 for nonresidents. Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, May 2-June 13.

Sports & recreation

Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Instructor Karres Cvetkovich will teach an eight-week class. Register online or call. Register online or call. 9:15-10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 3-June 21. $96.

Kayak Club. Lake Newport Boathouse, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Kayak Club members will meet once a month to explore Lake Newport. Mill Creek MetroPark will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets, if you don’t have your own. Members will also receive a UV-blocking shirt, a dry bag for items and safety whistle. 5-6:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, June 2, July 14, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 6. $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 nonresidents.

Kayak Club. Lake Newport Boathouse, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Kayak Club members will meet once a month to explore Lake Newport. Mill Creek MetroPark will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets, if you don’t have your own. Members will also receive a UV-blocking shirt, a dry bag for items and safety whistle. 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, June 2, July 14, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 6. $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 nonresidents.

Kayak Club. Lake Newport Boathouse, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Kayak Club members will meet once a month to explore Lake Newport. Mill Creek MetroPark will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets, if you don’t have your own. Members will also receive a UV-blocking shirt, a dry bag for items and safety whistle. 5-6:15 p.m., Thursday, May 14, June 4, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 8. $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 nonresidents.

Kayak Club. Lake Newport Boathouse, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Kayak Club members will meet once a month to explore Lake Newport. Mill Creek MetroPark will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets, if you don’t have your own. Members will also receive a UV-blocking shirt, a dry bag for items and safety whistle. 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, June 4, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 8. $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 nonresidents.

Yoga Basics Outdoor Course. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Instructor Karres Cvetkovich will teach a six-week, guided-outdoor class. Register online or call. 6-7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, May 19-June 23. $72.

Ecotour Kayak. Lake Newport Boathouse. Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Learn about local flora and fauna during a guided, interpretive kayak program. Limited kayaks will the available to rent or bring your own. For ages 16 and older. Registration required. Register/pay by May 28 (online or call). No walk-ins. No pets. $15 to rent a kayak, $5 to bring your own. 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30.

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