Mill Creek MetroParks Re-Opens Roads Closed During Winter
Effective Friday, March 24, 2017 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic:
· High Drive, between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive
· Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue
Due to maintenance work on West Gorge Trail, Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur will remain closed until further notice.
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.
Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings and Board Retreat
The Wildlife Standing Committee, Thursday, March 23, 1pm, Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield.
The Community Engagement Standing Committee, Friday, March 24, 10am, Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield.
Mill Creek MetroParks Board Retreat, Saturday, March 25, 9am, Pioneer Pavilion on Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.
The Horticulture Standing Committee, Thursday, March 30, 6pm, Birch Hill Cabin, at the end of McCollum Rd. in Youngstown.
Forestry Work to be Performed on MetroParks Property
Asplundh Tree Expert Company will be performing forestry work in the upcoming months on several of First Energy’s existing electrical power line easements which run across MetroParks property, at the following specific locations:
- Mill Creek Park, along US 224
- Mill Creek Park, north of Shields Road (between East and West Newport Drives)
- MetroParks Bikeway, north of SR 446
- MetroParks Farm, frontage along SR 62
Professional vegetation management crews from Asplundh Tree Expert Company asses each situation to determine the best approach. The forestry work may include cutting trees and brush, pruning trees, herbicide treatment of stumps and spot application of herbicide to specific vegetative species. This is an ongoing approach by First Energy to maintain proper clearances around their utility easements. For additional information, please contact Asplundh representative AJ Witherow at 330.303.9863.