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Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park

Tourist attraction Nature preserve

One of the Best Places To Visits in Youngstown


Address

Lily Pond Circle Trail, Youngstown, OH 44509, United States

Website

www.millcreekmetroparks.org

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (689 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: turtles (15) pond (12) fish (10) wildlife (9) beautiful (7) spot (6)
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  • 5/5 Regina M. 9 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Such a beautiful place. I love seeing all the turtles lined up on logs together and the giant gold fish were an un expected treat to get to see!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have never seen more wildlife in a pond than I did for this lovely little lake. Turtles, fish, ducks, even a heron. An enchanting spot.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly A. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an exceptional part of Millcreek. The fall colors, the bridge, the turtles and even the ducks are just magnificent. A best kept secret 💕
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristen L. 2 years ago on Google
    Mom raised me here. As she was raised here. Miss you beautiful 😇 👼! Can't wait til we meet again :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JJB 6. 1 year ago on Google • 208 reviews
    Very short walk along a path around the lake. The area and pond are beautiful. Turtles, herons, and ducks are the wildlife we saw. There are several benches around the pond to sit and enjoy. There is a small parking lot and 2 restrooms. The area is especially beautiful now as the leaves are changing. Great reflection of the colorful trees off the water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kaylin M. 10 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    great spot for checking out wildlife. but the pond was really dirty and there were 2 water lilies. if the water quality was improved maybe they would actually grow/thrive 🙃

  • 5/5 Gail S. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful! There’s a grand amount of wildlife that you are able to see here. My favorites are the turtles and the koi fish. A must visit while in Youngstown :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roz a l. 10 months ago on Google
    Such a serene spot. Fun to watch the turtles and fish.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss R. 9 months ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Beautiful and peaceful. I love watching the turtles sunbath … nice area for a walk and there’s a recreational area close by with a playground … just perfection!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara R. 7 months ago on Google • 187 reviews
    Beautiful little trail that is well kept up. Was able to see a crane, koi fish, turkes and many other little fish. I was quite amazed by how many turtles there were and how they seem to be unafraid of the people walking around them. Would definitely recommend to all to see it and will be going again soon.

  • 5/5 Karen O. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to stroll, stop for a picnic on a bench, watch frogs, turtles and fish. All of my grandchildren have grown up loving this little treasure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful sprawling parks with gorgeous trails leading the visitor through forests full of wildlife..rivers..waterfalls..bridges of metal and stone..elevations of pines leading to lakes full of fish and turtles..pack a picnic and take a friend or family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Gavitt F. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and flat easy walk. My kids love counting how many turtles they can find!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is second to none. Free admission with tons of natural wildlife to be seen. This was my 1st time going and I will be back for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel C. 1 year ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Its October 10th... Such a beautiful time to visit the park with the changing of the leaves! My wife and I enjoy walking around this pond and the trails around it. In the winter they also have sled riding here. If you like turtles, this is the place!

  • 5/5 Melanie L. 3 months ago on Google • 102 reviews New
    Beautiful Place to walk and enjoy nature's beauty!

  • 5/5 Jim H. 8 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Nice walking trail around the pond. Plenty of turtles to see, and other wildlife.

  • 5/5 Marilyn B. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Beautiful pond with turtles, ducks, geese, frogs, and dragonflies. There is a walking trail around the pond. And a couple that go off into the woods. Not for bicycling. Dog friendly. Benches along the trail around the pond.

  • 5/5 Jeff Y. 11 months ago on Google
    This was my first visit. A fantastic gem in the crown of the metro parks. You will not have to wait to see wildlife here. At least 3 species of turtle. Plenty of fish(no fishing) to see as well as insects. I will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Connie L. 10 months ago on Google
    Began our extravaganza about noon with 2 preschoolers in tow. Trails were well marked and not too difficult considering I am using a Walker. Several well spaced signboards giving definition to each particular area of interest, while the various birds & turtles were magnificent to observe. The 8 comfortable benches surrounding the pond were my saving Grace for sure..

  • 5/5 Amanda B. 10 months ago on Google
    Perfect spot to show kids wildlife, watching my best friends kids learn and ask questions was amazing,

  • 5/5 Lyons G. 10 months ago on Google
    a good place to go with the family, to relax appreciating the nature and beauty of mill creek appreciate a bit of the fauna, which is in youngstown- Ohio

  • 4/5 Tom C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a peaceful little spot. We enjoyed seeing all the turtles out on the logs, and you can spot fish in the pond as well. A little disappointed by the small number of lilies though.

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Very relaxing place to go for a nice stroll or to sit and enjoy the outside and the beauty of nature.

  • 5/5 Tatiana C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great day to visit and expand your walk. If you have little ones or company fun to do a nature scavenger hunt.

  • 5/5 Dee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place with great views of the pond. I was greeted by enormous turtles loved spending my birthday here 🎉


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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