Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

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

Upgrades planned at Mill Creek MetroParks

At Mill Creek MetroParks, some important upgrades are planned for this summer. A $260,000 upgrade will pave the way for smoother roads on Valley Drive, West Cohasset, and Lily Pond Drive. Close to half of the resurfacing project will be paid for with money from an Ohio Department of Transportation local funding opportunity grant. “Paving… Continue Reading Upgrades planned at Mill Creek MetroParks

Baby farm animal shower delights Mill Creek patrons

The weather cooperated, and several thousand animal lovers and their children gathered at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield for the annual animal baby shower on Saturday. Children were able to pet live farm animals and learn a little bit about their lives. Animals on display included pigs, goats, baby chicks, peacocks, cows and a pair… Continue Reading Baby farm animal shower delights Mill Creek patrons