A popular hiking trail in Youngstown has reopened following an extensive improvement project. New features on the 1.2-mile East Cohasset Hiking Trail include new surfacing, a sandstone wall, steps and new drainage. Also, a new section of the trail was constructed near The Flats to connect the East Cohasset Trail to the East Gorge Trail.… Continue Reading Hiking trail reopens following extensive upgrades
The East Cohasset Hiking Trail in Mill Creek Park has reopened after an extensive improvement project. Improved features throughout the 1.2-mile hiking trail include new aggregate surfacing, new and replaced stormwater conduit and drain inlets, along with rebuilt sandstone walls, steps, and drainage channels. Additionally, a new section of trail was constructed along the perimeter… Continue Reading East Cohasset Trail Reopens After Improvement Project
The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park will be closed to the public beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support the renovation of the Children’s Garden and is hosted by… Continue Reading Early Closure for Summer Garden Party
Beginning on Monday, July 24, West Park Drive from Old Furnace Road to Lily Pond Drive will be closed for resurfacing work. Work to be completed during this closure includes installation of new asphalt drive lanes, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings. Funding for the project is provided by the OPRA/ODOT Park District Drive Improvement Program… Continue Reading West Park Drive Closure
Mill Creek MetroParks presents “Bug Day” at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield) on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11 am – 3 pm. This free, family friendly event will include live bug exhibits, including “The BugMan”, Mark Berman, from Columbus, Ohio; Orin McMonigle, author of dozens of books on insects; and Don Kovach,… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Presents “Bug Day” at the MetroParks Farm
The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.
Work on a trail extension at Mill Creek Park has been completed, and is officially open for use. The park announced that the new East Park Hike and Bike Trail – Phase II is open for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. The 1,700 foot asphalt trail extends the existing trail from Lanterman’s Mill at Canfield… Continue Reading East Park Hike and Bike Trail extension at Mill Creek officially open
Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the opening of the East Park Hike & Bike Trail – Phase II in Mill Creek Park. With completion of this construction project, the nearly 1700-foot (0.32-mile) section of asphalt trail is open for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. The completed project extends the existing trail from Lanterman’s… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Opening of East Park Hike & Bike Trail – Phase II
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of July Board Meeting
The Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is a Board Retreat to discuss Board Governance, no decisions… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting