Mill Creek MetroParks Lily Pond Improvement Scheduled to Start
Improvements to Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond are set to begin on October 19. The improvements will make the Lily Pond more accessible and enjoyable for users of all abilities. A new arrival area will have benches, a drinking fountain and an information kiosk. A boardwalk will lead visitors from the arrival area to an observation deck overlooking the Lily Pond. A similar boardwalk and observation deck will provide improved access to the Frog Pond. The trail encircling the pond will be rehabilitated and will include a floating boardwalk, a bridge over the spillway and improvements to the easterly and northerly sections of the trail.
Due to construction, the entire Lily Pond area and connecting hiking trails will be closed for approximately 10 weeks.
Substantial funding for the $344,000 project has been provided by the Hine Memorial Fund of the Youngstown Foundation and the Ohio EPA Surface Water Improvement Fund (SWIF). Additional funds for this project have been provided by the J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation, Thomases Family Endowment, Luau at the Lily Pond fundraising event, Youngstown State University and several private donations, which have greatly reduced the cost to the MetroParks.
For more information about this project or Mill Creek MetroParks, call 330.702.3000.
Mill Creek MetroParks to present Pumpkin Walk at Twilight
(Youngstown, Ohio) Mill Creek MetroParks presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 18 until 8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509). Sponsored by Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Experience the magic of the fall season as you walk along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths throughout the day on Sunday. See more than 500 pumpkins carved into jack-o-lanterns from 15,000 pounds of pumpkins. Starting at 5:30 p.m., families can enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.
On October 15, 16, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., help carve pumpkins for display at Pumpkin Walk. Carving area is in the Service Building which may be chilly, so dress appropriately. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead.
For more information, please call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 or visit millcreekmetroparks.org.
Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures Saturday
The following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk:
• Bears Den Drive
• Cross Drive
• New Cross Drive
• West 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 millcreekmetroparks.org.