Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Temporary Closure to Mill Creek MetroParks Wet Playground

Beginning on Thursday, June 8, 2017, the Wet Playground at James L. Wick Recreation Area will be closed to complete finishing touches on some concrete pavement. The restrooms at the Warming House will also be closed, but restrooms are available at the Par-3 Building. The work is expected to last for two days. All other… Continue Reading Temporary Closure to Mill Creek MetroParks Wet Playground

Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

The Finance Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks, will meet on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 10 a.m., in Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The Nature Education Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks, will meet on Wednesday, June 7, 2017,… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meetings

The Board of Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will hold a Special Board Meeting, on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 6 p.m., in McMahon Hall at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The agenda items are (and any other business as deemed necessary by the Board of Commissioners): •           Finance Director’s Report •           Bid Tabulations for… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meetings

Mill Creek Park to offer youth recreational and sports camp

During the second week of June, Mill Creek MetroParks will offer its first ever Youth Recreational & Sports Camp at the Wick Recreation Area.   It is open to kids between the age of 6 and 15.  No experience in sports is required to participate.   Each day instructors and coaches will be teaching kids the fundamentals… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park to offer youth recreational and sports camp

Mill Creek Golf Course to Host 2nd Annual Junior Inter-League Series

The Mill Creek Wick Par-3 Course, Parto’s Golf Learning Center & Valley Golf Club will be hosting the 2nd Annual Par-3 Course Junior Inter-League Series on select Saturdays in June & July. Junior golfers will compete at all three golf courses during the entire series. The nine hole matches will feature a 2-Player scramble format… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course to Host 2nd Annual Junior Inter-League Series

Water Quality Celebration – Reaching that Watershed Moment

Join organizations from across Mahoning County as we work together with residents and landowners to learn more about watersheds and water quality on June 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, Ohio. This is an interactive evening for the entire family to enjoy! Activities include… Continue Reading Water Quality Celebration – Reaching that Watershed Moment

MetroParks offers adaptive tennis for people with disabilities

Kevin Glines lifted his arms above his head, signaling victory. He had just sent a tennis ball sailing smoothly over the net with one swift hit. Glines, 37, of Boardman is trying out the sport for the first time thanks to a new program offered by Mill Creek MetroParks in partnership with the Adaptive Sports… Continue Reading MetroParks offers adaptive tennis for people with disabilities

Mill Creek MetroParks to Offer New Youth Recreation & Sports Camp in 2017

Mill Creek MetroParks will be offering a new recreational and sports camp designed for kids ages 6 – 15 at the Wick Recreation Area on June 14, 15, & 16 from 10 am to 3 pm. The camp will encompass the sports of baseball, golf, tennis and volleyball along with fitness and hiking. Instructors will… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to Offer New Youth Recreation & Sports Camp in 2017