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Mill Creek MetroParks Partners with Cruise the Creek to Offer Electric Bike Rentals

Mill Creek MetroParks has partnered with Cruise the Creek to offer hourly electric bike (e-bike) rentals from the Kirk Road Trail Head located at 6685 Kirk Road, Canfield beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The rentals are being offered as part of a lease agreement between Mill Creek MetroParks and Cruise the Creek.

“This collaboration continues our partnerships with local, private companies in expanding recreational opportunities to the community in a cost-effective manner. Cruise the Creek has developed a large customer base of individuals interested in the e-bike experience and we look forward to having them on the MetroParks Bikeway,” states Aaron Young, Executive Director for Mill Creek MetroParks..

The new rental location will be open for the season, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the last rental one hour prior to closing. Reservations are required and can be made on the Cruise the Creek website at www.cruisethecreek.com. Rental pricing starts at $18.00 per hour.

The existing rules and regulations of the MetroParks Bikeway will also apply to electric bikes, which include but are not limited to, following a maximum speed of 15 mph while on the bikeway. For more information on the MetorParks Bikeway rules and regulations please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.com or for more information on e-bike rental rates visit www.cruisethecreek.com

Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Farm Animal Baby Shower

Mill Creek MetroParks is excited to announce its annual Farm Animal Baby Shower to be held at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield) on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Families and individuals are encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly event to meet new arrivals at the MetroParks Farm including goats, piglets, calves, chicks, peacocks, and more, as well as mother animals who are still expecting. In addition, Mahoning County Jr. Fair participants will be available at the event to share their knowledge and animals with the public. Mill Creek MetroParks merchandise, tractor wagon rides, ice cream cones with feed for animal feedings, concession trailers and drinks will be available for purchase. Credit cards are accepted for concessions and merchandise, cash only for tractor wagon rides and animal feeding. Parking is free on-site with additional parking available across the street at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

The barns at the MetroParks Farm are currently open for the season, daily from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. from June – October for viewing of the farm animals.

For more information on this event or the MetroParks Farm, please call 330.702.3000 or visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks police headquarters relocation announced

The Mill Creek MetroParks Police headquarters has relocated from its Glenwood Avenue location to a new spot in Canfield.

In a statement from Mill Creek MetroParks Community Engagement Director Jaime Yohman, the police headquarters has made the move to 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road. The reason for the move is that it allows for a more centralized location, the release states.

“This move also greatly improves the office working conditions and facilities for the men and women of the MetroParks Police Department,” the release continues.

The building at 810 Glenwood Avenue which previously functioned as the office space for the police department is set to be demolished. The historical stone structure at 816 Glenwood Avenue will remain and continue to operate as a police outpost.

The release says park visitors will not be impacted or see any change in service as a result of the move.

Read the original article at WKBN.