Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek Metroparks Police Department headquarters relocates, old building to be demolished

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The Mill Creek Metroparks Police Department Headquarters has found a new home. According to Mill Creek Metroparks Community Director Jaime Yohman, the headquarters has relocated from 810 Glenwood Avenue in Youngstown to 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road in Canfield. Yohman says this move will allow Metroparks officers to be more centrally located within Mahoning County. Park visitors… Continue Reading Mill Creek Metroparks Police Department headquarters relocates, old building to be demolished

Trumbull and Mill Creek Metroparks receive funding for improvements

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Two local parks benefited from the $19.2 million in project funding doled out by the Ohio Public Works Commission this week. Trumbull County MetroParks has been awarded $449,358 for improvements to the Champion Wetland Connector property, and the Mill Creek MetroParks is receiving $150,000 for Wildlife Sanctuary expansion improvements, according to an OPWC news release.… Continue Reading Trumbull and Mill Creek Metroparks receive funding for improvements

Mill Creek MetroParks to Open Roads Closed During Winter Season

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Effective Friday, March 29, 2024 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic: Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and High Drive Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to Open Roads Closed During Winter Season

A Walk Through the Park to be on Display in Weller Gallery

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents A Walk Through the Park showcasing works from local artist Thomas Sewickley. This exhibit will feature works of Mill Creek MetroParks in a single, passing moment in time by using soft pastels on sandpaper using a heavy color palette to add energy and to manipulate temperature and contrast. Sewickley chooses sandpaper… Continue Reading A Walk Through the Park to be on Display in Weller Gallery

When e-bikes are coming to Mill Creek

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Electric bikes are gaining popularity in the Valley and a program called Cruise the Creek is expanding its operations into Mill Creek to fulfill the need. However many have raised questions about the environmentally-friendly alternative and how it works. “Get on an e-bike before you make a judgment call about it,” Cruise the Creek operator… Continue Reading When e-bikes are coming to Mill Creek

The little insect that’s bugging local park officials

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Right now, there’s a war on an invasive species that’s happening right under your nose. You probably don’t even notice it, but it’s really bugging officials with the Mill Creek Metroparks. Sometimes the biggest problems come from the smallest of sources. “You would need a microscrope to really look at them. So it’s a very,… Continue Reading The little insect that’s bugging local park officials