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MetroParks to host ‘Everything Eclipse’ with YSU planetarium engineer

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting an event where you can learn everything you need to know about the upcoming solar eclipse.

The show titled “Sky Talk: Everything Eclipse with YSU Planetarium Engineer Curt Spivey” is set for March 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at MetroParks Farms McMahon Hall, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Spivey will talk about the eclipse happening on April 8 and the best place to watch it. He will also have information about how to safely view the eclipse and will be giving out eclipse glasses while supplies last.

Registration is required and there is a charge of $3. You can register online through the Mill Creek MetroParks or call 330-740-7107. Registrations must be taken by March 22.

Read the original article at WYTV.

More facility upgrades coming to Mill Creek Park

More restroom facilities in Mill Creek Park will be closed in the coming weeks as the existing structures are replaced with new ones.

The two facilities at the East Golf Hike & Bike Trail near Shields Road will be closed starting Monday. The current restrooms are scheduled to be demolished and replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom.

The anticipated project duration is approximately three weeks.

The East Golf Hike & Bike Trail will remain open throughout the project. Access to the adjacent Sheilds Road parking lot will be maintained throughout the project; however, intermittent closures for demolition/construction activities are to be expected.

In the event of closures, trail users are encouraged to utilize the parking lots near Boardman-Canfield Road and West Golf Drive.

A similar project took place at the beginning of February with the replacement of the Newport Wetlands facilities.

Read the original article at WKBN.

Two comfort stations in Mill Creek Park to close

Two existing comfort stations at the East Golf Hike & Bike trail located near Shields Road in Mill Park Creek will be closing down starting the week of March 11, 2024.

These comfort stations are going to be demolished to make way for a new, prebuilt concrete restroom. The project is expected to last around three weeks. That includes all the excavation, installation, as well as construction.

The East Golf Hike & Bike Trail is going to remain open during the project. People will be access the adjacent parking lot on Shields Road during this time as well. However, some intermittent closures for demolition and construction activities are to be expected.

During these closures, trail users are encouraged to use parking lots near Boardman-Canfield Road and West Golf Drive.

Read the original article at WFMJ.