Mill Creek MetroParks Winter Road Closures

Effective Wednesday, December 23, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter:
•      Chestnut Hill Drive between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur
•      High Drive between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive
•      Calvary Run Drive between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue

When closed to vehicular traffic, these roads are available for recreational use for hiking, cross country skiing and sledding. Aside from recreational opportunities, benefits of winter road closures include cost savings associated with snow/ice removal as well as a reduction of negative environmental impacts from deicing salt. All roads will reopen in the spring when weather permits.

In the winter months, snow and ice can create slippery roadway conditions. Roads with limited shoulders, lack of guardrails and steep grades can become increasingly hazardous for motorists. Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330.702.3000.

View holiday trees, eagle’s wingspan at Fellows’ “Winter Celebration: The Forest’

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents Winter Celebration: The Forest

The magic of the natural world comes to Fellows Riverside Gardens this holiday season during Winter Celebration. Upon entering the Visitor Center, guests will be able to stroll through a reimagined forest to discover the enchanting fairies, a life-sized eagle’s nest, and bountiful blooms.

From December 5 through January 3, the D. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be adorned for the annual Winter Celebration event, which is sponsored by WKBN, WYFX, and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. This year’s theme, “The Forest” can be experienced by visitors from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Friday.

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. so that everyone can enjoy the Electric Garden, where the grounds will be lit with thousands of twinkling lights. Plus, find that perfect gift at the Shop in the Gardens and savor refreshments available for purchase in the Garden Café. Guests will also be able to experience over 40 live fir trees on display throughout the Davis Center uniquely decorated by local non-profit organizations.

In the spirit of giving, Winter Celebration visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item for the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.

Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens is proud to present this family-friendly free event. Please note special dates for Visitor Center hours include being CLOSED Mondays plus December 25 and January 1.

For more information, please call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 or visit millcreekmetroparks.org.