Road closings in and around Mill Creek MetroParks

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, October 23, 2016 for the Youngstown Peace Race:

• High Drive
• Chestnut Hill Drive
• East Park Drive
• Valley Drive
• West Cohasset Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• West Drive
• West Glacier Drive
• Price Road
• Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, October 8, 2016 for the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk:

• West Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• New Cross Drive
• Cross Drive

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

Beginning on Monday, October 3, 2016, several roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed for crack filling maintenance work. The work is expected to continue for several days. Roads will be temporarily closed with appropriate signage as soon as work begins. They will reopen shortly after work is completed.

In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 6:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 for Supporting the Valley 7.25K Fun Run/Walk Around the Lake:

• Old Mill Drive
• Kreider’s Entrance
• West Newport Drive
• East Newport Drive

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, September 25, 2016 for the M.S. Super Walk:

• West Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• New Cross Drive
• Cross Drive

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Parking Lot Closures

Multiple parking lots and asphalt surfaces throughout Mill Creek Park will be temporarily closed for the MetroParks annual asphalt sealing and preventive maintenance project.  The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 19, and will continue for approximately two weeks.  Lots will be closed for several days, and will reopen once vehicular traffic is permitted. Several of the prominent lots and surfaces scheduled for work include the following:

·         Ford Nature Center
·         Lanterman’s Mill (Mill and Covered Bridge Area)
·         Newport Trail Link
·         Mill Creek Golf Course (North)
·         East Newport Boat Launch. 

Several minor lots along East Newport Drive, New Cross Drive, and Bears Den Drive will also be affected.  While the lots are closed, the facilities they support will remain open and accessible for public use.  Rentals and scheduled programming will not be impacted by this project.  Please use alternate parking lots to access these facilities when lots are closed. 

In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closure

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, Price Road near the Old Log Cabin in Mill Creek MetroParks will be experiencing brief, periodic closings to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for the YUTC Ultra Trail Run.  During this time, the entrance to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Price Road will remain open.

 Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.