Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Temporary Closure of Wetmore Drive Parking Lot at Yellow Creek Park

The Wetmore Drive parking lot serving Yellow Creek Park in Struthers, Ohio, will close for approximately three (3) weeks beginning Monday, February 19, 2024. The temporary closure is in support of the Aqua Ohio Water Main Relocation project, a project to be completed in advance of the upcoming Wetmore Drive Bridge Replacement project. During the… Continue Reading Temporary Closure of Wetmore Drive Parking Lot at Yellow Creek Park

Meet the Mill Creek MetroParks’ MetroMutts, a group for dog walking

A group of dogs and their human companions took advantage of last week’s sunshine by heading out to Mill Creek MetroParks’ new East Park hike and bike trail. They’re called the MetroMutts, a membership for local nature lovers who bring their dogs along for walks through Mill Creek MetroParks. HOW TO JOIN THE METROMUTTS If… Continue Reading Meet the Mill Creek MetroParks’ MetroMutts, a group for dog walking

Newport Wetlands to see facilities upgrade

Visitors of the Newport Wetlands will soon have new restroom facilities, a release from Mill Creek MetroParks states. Beginning next week, the current restrooms located at the Newport Wetlands in Mill Creek Park will be closed for demolition. They will be replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom. The anticipated project duration — including all… Continue Reading Newport Wetlands to see facilities upgrade

Newport Wetlands Comfort Stations Closed for Improvements

Beginning the week of February 5, 2024, the two existing comfort stations located at the Newport Wetlands in Mill Creek Park will be closed. These existing comfort stations will be demolished and replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom. The anticipated project duration, including all excavation, installation, and construction activities, is approximately three weeks. Access… Continue Reading Newport Wetlands Comfort Stations Closed for Improvements

Visiting the new indoor player development center at Mill Creek Golf Course

Golf enthusiasts have a new place to hone their skills during the off-season while staying warm. The team at Mill Creek Golf Course Fieldhouse officially opened a indoor player development center that’s equipped with high-tech training tools. In the new indoor development center, there are three bays with golf simulators and putting greens. Having an… Continue Reading Visiting the new indoor player development center at Mill Creek Golf Course

‘A Brush with Nature’ to showcase local artists

A free exhibit coming to Mill Creek MetroParks will feature 31 local artists. “A Brush with Nature” will showcase artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society (MVWS). The exhibit will feature works from artists who create with watercolor techniques. MVWS was founded in 1982 by eleven area artists to encourage local watercolor painters. A Brush with Nature… Continue Reading ‘A Brush with Nature’ to showcase local artists

Mill Creek MetroParks to debut exhibit from Mahoning Valley Water Color Society

Folks interested in looking at local budding artists while also admiring the area’s surrounding natural beauty will soon be able to. Mill Creek MetroParks is presenting “A Brush with Nature,” which will showcase local artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor society (MVWS) at the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to debut exhibit from Mahoning Valley Water Color Society

A Brush with Nature to be on Display in Weller Gallery

Mill Creek MetroParks presents A Brush with Nature showcasing local artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society (MVWS). The exhibit will feature 31 local artists who create with watercolor techniques. MVWS was founded in 1982 by eleven area artists with a goal to encourage local watercolor painters. The Society provides watercolorists with a place to… Continue Reading A Brush with Nature to be on Display in Weller Gallery