Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Donation to MetroParks will plant thousands of trees

A gift to Mill Creek MetroParks from a Boardman car dealership will result in the planting of 3,000 trees. A check presentation was held Friday at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Boardman Subaru owner Rob Fellman presented the $5,000 donation to Mill Creek MetroParks as part of its “Subaru Loves Earth” initiative to… Continue Reading Donation to MetroParks will plant thousands of trees

Mill Creek MetroParks introduces mobile app

Mill Creek MetroParks visitors now have a new way to access information on the entire park system. The information will be available on the “OuterSpatial: Get Outside” app. According to its description, the app “connects you with other like-minded adventurers and the organizations that protect and manage your favorite outdoor places.” Details on Mill Creek MetroParks… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks introduces mobile app

Mill Creek MetroParks Launches Mobile App

Mill Creek MetroParks visitors now have a new way to access information on the entire park system including facilities, points of interest, trails and more from their mobile devices. Using the OuterSpatial platform, the new mobile application is free and available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app includes offline mapping and navigation allowing… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Launches Mobile App

Sewage overflow work to begin in Mill Creek Park this week

Work is expected to begin in Mill Creek Park this week as part of an effort to eliminate sewage overflows that spilled into the park, contaminating the water. Crews will begin site work on Monday, June 17, throughout the northern section of the park. This phase of work is expected to last three to four… Continue Reading Sewage overflow work to begin in Mill Creek Park this week

Interceptor project begins in Mill Creek Park

As part of Youngstown’s ongoing project to eliminate combined sanitary overflows in Mill Creek Park, soil boring equipment will be on site and operating in Mill Creek Park beginning today. Under the direction of MS Consultants, subcontractors will be performing site work throughout the northern section of Mill Creek Park. Park drives and facilities will… Continue Reading Interceptor project begins in Mill Creek Park

Upgrades set at Fellows gardens, McGuffey pond

Several improvements are slated to add a bit of color — and plenty of practicality — to many people’s favorite Mill Creek Park landmark. ne project entails upgrading the outdoor restroom at Fellows Riverside Gardens for year-round use, Justin Rogers, Mill Creek MetroParks’ planning and operations director, said after the park’s board of commissioners met… Continue Reading Upgrades set at Fellows gardens, McGuffey pond

Local park volleyball courts to close for maintenance

The three volleyball courts at Wick Recreation Area will be temporarily closed for maintenance work later this week into next. According to a release from Mill Creek MetroParks, the three courts will be closed June 13-18 for maintenance work. Large amounts of new sand will be added for improved play. Other facilities in the recreation area… Continue Reading Local park volleyball courts to close for maintenance