A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is to discuss Board Governance, no decisions will be… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks had a big job ahead after storms rolled through the Valley on July 5 and spawned a tornado. Most of the park has been closed as the cleanup continues. “It’s just really devastating when you show up and see the devastation, and just 2-3 blocks away there’s nothing. No problems whatsoever, said Executive… Continue Reading Slow and steady work at Mill Creek Park ensures safe reopening
If you were hoping to play a round at Mill Creek Metro Parks golf course anytime soon, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Cleanup continues weeks after an EF-1 tornado and a macroburst tore through the park on July 5, leaving behind widespread damage and forcing parts of the park to remain closed. Mill… Continue Reading Mill Creek hopes to reopen golf course before Thanksgiving
Earlier in July, an EF1 tornado and macroburst caused extensive damage to the Mill Creek MetroParks and golf course. Aaron Young, the Mill Creek MetroParks Executive Director, shares more information about the damage to the park and how much longer it will take to clean everything up. See the original video at WFMJ.
Have you had luck finding any paranormal activity? Maybe you found some Saturday night at Mill Creek Park. Saturday evening, there was a paranormal investigation at Ford Nature Center. These investigations have been taking place every month for the last three years. The center works with the Collective Paranormal Research Society to put on these… Continue Reading Got Ghosts? Paranormal investigation at Mill Creek Park may find answers
A lily pond in Youngstown is now open and more accessible to visitors after improvements to the area. The updates to the Lily Pond at Mill Creek Park improve wheelchair accessibility and make it easier for visitors to access the surrounding area. The pond features observation decks, a floating boardwalk, bridges and benches that have… Continue Reading Wheelchair access added to Mill Creek Park Lily Pond
One place that will take a long time to fully recover from Sunday’s storm is Mill Creek Golf Course. There are downed trees everywhere. The road leading from Route 224 in Boardman down to the Mill Creek Golf Course remains closed Friday evening because of the trees that are down across the road. In multiple… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course still closed after storm damage
Many golfers in the valley have speculated that the Mill Creek and Tippecanoe golf courses may close for the rest of the season as they continue to clean up fallen trees from the course. 21 News reached out to the courses to confirm whether or not they plan to reopen for the season. Tippecanoe country… Continue Reading Timeline unclear to reopen damaged golf courses
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of Board of Park Commissioners July Board Meeting
7/20/26: West Newport Drive is NOW OPEN 7/20/26: West Newport Drive will close Monday, July 20 for storm clean up. The drive will reopen by the end of the day. 7/16/26: West Newport Drive will close on Thursday July 16, to continue backyard tree cleanup related to the recent storm damage. The road will be… Continue Reading Temporary Closures Due to Storm Damage