There will be multiple road closures throughout Mill Creek MetroParks this weekend due to the YMCA Community Cup and The Green Cathedral Half-Marathon and 5K. The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016 for the YMCA… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures
Beginning on September 2, 2016 sections of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway between Kirk Road and County Line Road will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians, for asphalt pavement preventative maintenance work. The work is expected to continue for several days. The bikeway will reopen once pedestrian traffic is permitted. In the event of inclement… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway Closures
Effective Thursday, September 1, Memorial Hill Drive will re-open to vehicular traffic. Memorial Hill Drive, the historic entrance to Mill Creek Park, stretches from Glenwood Avenue to West Glacier Drive. The drive was closed for a pavement resurfacing and infrastructure improvement project. The project addressed safety and driving conditions for park patrons, preserved the roadway’s… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Memorial Hill Drive to Re-Open
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Mill Creek MetroParks will host the 4th annual Green Cathedral on Sunday, September 11. The race will begin and end in the Wick Recreation Area located at 1861 McCollum Rd. in Youngstown, Ohio. Events include The Kids Fun Run beginning at 8:00 a.m., Half Marathon at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K Run/Walk at 8:45 a.m. This… Continue Reading Green Cathedral Race to Benefit Wick Recreation Children’s Play Area
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been changed to Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting by visiting www.millcreekmetroparks.org/public-information/
Through the efforts of a dedicated Boy Scout, Luke Bowser, five new duck nesting boxes were installed at Pond #4 at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary on August 6, 2016. The scope of the project consisted of wood duck boxes constructed and installed in accordance with ODNR and Ducks Unlimited standards and recommendations, including predator… Continue Reading Boy Scouts Install Duck Boxes at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Northern Ohio PGA announced the nominations of Mill Creek Park Golf Director, Brian Tolnar and Golf Pro, Andy Santor earlier this month. Brian has been nominated for three awards: 2016 Northern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, Bill Strausbaugh Award, and Merchandiser of the Year – Public. Andy has been nominated for two awards:… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park Golf Director and Golf Pro Nominated for Prestigious Northern Ohio PGA Awards
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