North at Mill Creek Park Golf Club

# Mill Creek Park Golf Club - North Course

Mill Creek Park Golf Club operates within Mill Creek Park, one of the largest metropolitan parks in the United States, located in Boardman near Youngstown, Ohio. The North Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1926, representing one of the architect's Midwest commissions during the prolific period of his career. Ross, working from his North Carolina base, designed the course to fit the rolling terrain characteristic of northeastern Ohio's glacially-formed landscape.

The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define the playing corridors. Ross's design principles are evident in the green complexes, which feature subtle contours and strategic bunkering that reward precise approach shots. The course sits within the broader Mill Creek Park system, which encompasses forests, ravines, and waterways, providing a parkland setting that distinguishes it from many municipal facilities.

Mill Creek Park Golf Club has served the Youngstown-area golfing community for nearly a century, offering public access to a Donald Ross design at a time when many of his courses remain private. The facility also includes a South Course, giving golfers options within the same park setting. The North Course maintains its relevance as a regional layout where Ross's architectural touch—particularly in green design and strategic hole planning—remains recognizable despite the inevitable changes that occur over decades of play and maintenance.