Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

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

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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

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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

These Mill Creek projects just got approved

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Mill Creek MetroParks board members approved this year’s capital improvement projects and budget during a Monday meeting. Justin Rogers, director of Planning and Operations, laid out a detailed plan to improve the park roads, parking lots, trails and recreational facilities. This includes creating a four-season outdoor restroom at Fellows Riverside Garden and Future Children’s Garden. Rogers said… Continue Reading These Mill Creek projects just got approved

Mill Creek MetroParks approves plans for infrastructure improvements

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Mill Creek MetroParks is using their multi-million dollar capitol improvement budget to fix the 130-year plus park’s aging infrastructure. Board members approved 4 million dollars to help improve safety and accessibility throughout the park. The plan is to make improvements to driving and hiking trails, as well as update recreational areas. The park is also… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks approves plans for infrastructure improvements

Botanical Garden in Youngstown Ranked No. 3 in U.S.

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A new analysis using data from Tripadvisor ranked a botanical garden in the Mahoning Valley No. 3 in the country. Fellows Riverside Gardens located in Mill Creek Park made the list, with 76.61% of reviews describing the garden’s beautiful setting. A list of ranked Botanical Gardens nationally was put together by Pergola and pavilion designers… Continue Reading Botanical Garden in Youngstown Ranked No. 3 in U.S.