Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek MetroParks urges caution to public amid bird flu outbreak

The Mill Creek MetroParks is urging parkgoers to use caution because of a bird flu outbreak. The bird flu, also known as Avian Influenza, is a highly contagious disease that can spread between birds and other forms of wildlife and even humans if they come into contact with the carrier. According to the Centers for… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks urges caution to public amid bird flu outbreak

Hunt begins for new vendor at MetroParks garden cafe

Mill Creek MetroParks is looking for a new vendor to take over the Garden Cafe inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Mill Creek MetroParks announced in December that the cafe would close Jan. 1 for what it referred to as a “redevelopment phase.” As part of the transition, Kravitz will not be returning to operate… Continue Reading Hunt begins for new vendor at MetroParks garden cafe

Capital improvement projects underway at Mill Creek Metroparks

Economic development is coming to Mill Creek Metroparks this year, from projects to infrastructure. It’s all in an effort to make the park’s operations more efficient and improve their overall quality. “We’ll be tackling East Glacier drive, the Slippery Rock bridge is a major project that we’re undertaking this year that was funded at 80… Continue Reading Capital improvement projects underway at Mill Creek Metroparks

Multiple Mill Creek Park roads, trails to close for two years

Multiple roadways and trails within Mill Creek Park will close for two years beginning Monday, December 29. These closures are necessary to safely complete parts one and two of the $40 million Mill Creek Sewer Improvements Project, which will see the City of Youngstown upgrade wastewater infrastructure within the park. The following roadways will be… Continue Reading Multiple Mill Creek Park roads, trails to close for two years

Road closures announced for Mill Creek Park sewer project

Part of a $40 million sewer project will close roads and trails at Mill Creek Park for at least two years. Beginning Monday, Dec. 29, the following roads will be closed during construction of parts 1 and 2 of the Mill Creek Park Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project. The work will stop sewage from flowing into Lake… Continue Reading Road closures announced for Mill Creek Park sewer project