Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Stitt Pavilion, located on West Golf Dr. (GPS Coordinates: +41.042166, -80.68801) in Boardman. The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

Scenic drives in Mill Creek getting facelift

Two scenic roads in the Mill Creek MetroParks will soon be closed for improvements. Beginning Wednesday, High Drive and Bears Den Drive will be closed as they receive important infrastructure upgrades to enhance safety and the visitor experience. The anticipated duration of the project is approximately three weeks, weather permitting. During this time, access to… Continue Reading Scenic drives in Mill Creek getting facelift

Mill Creek MetroParks closing 2.3-mile stretch of bikeway for resurfacing

A nearly two-and-a-half-mile-long section of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway in Austintown is closed starting Monday, June 9, for resurfacing. The closure will affect the segment from New Road to Silica Road, including the Mahoning Avenue Bridge. The project, expected to last about three weeks, depending on weather, will install a new asphalt surface. “This… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks closing 2.3-mile stretch of bikeway for resurfacing

High Drive and Bears Den Drive to Undergo Roadway Improvements in Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce two of its scenic drives—High Drive and Bears Den Drive—will soon be receiving important infrastructure upgrades to enhance safety and visitor experience. Beginning Wednesday, June 11, 2025, these roads will be temporarily closed for resurfacing and related improvements. The project includes the installation of a new asphalt surface,… Continue Reading High Drive and Bears Den Drive to Undergo Roadway Improvements in Mill Creek Park

MetroParks Bikeway Section to Receive Surface Improvements

Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce upcoming improvements to a section of the MetroParks Bikeway from New Road to Silica Road, including the Mahoning Avenue Bridge. This highly used segment will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, to allow for the installation of a new asphalt surface. The project is part of… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Section to Receive Surface Improvements

Mill Creek MetroParks Welcomes Runners for Youngstown Marathon-Temporary Road and Facility Closures

Mill Creek MetroParks welcomes the return of the Youngstown Marathon Foundation’s Sole to City Half-Marathon and 2-Mile Run on Sunday, June 1, 2025! This annual event brings together runners from near and far to experience the park’s scenic beauty while promoting health, wellness, and community spirit. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, some… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Welcomes Runners for Youngstown Marathon-Temporary Road and Facility Closures

MetroParks Farm North Parking Lot to Receive Upgrades

Exciting improvements are coming to the MetroParks Farm! Beginning Thursday, May 29, 2025, the north parking lot at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road will be temporarily closed as part of a project to enhance visitor safety, accessibility, and overall aesthetics. The upgrade includes new asphalt paving and concrete curbing, creating a smoother, safer, and more welcoming parking… Continue Reading MetroParks Farm North Parking Lot to Receive Upgrades