People who live in Springfield Township have a new place to experience nature. Just in time for the holiday weekend, Mill Creek Metro Parks Foundation opened a forest property. The 88 acre site offers hiking trails, a board walk, fishing pier and views of the water. It’s on Springfield road just north of the I-76… Continue Reading Mill Creek Metro Parks opens new local location
Beginning on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, both Chestnut Hill Drive and West Park Drive (from Lily Pond Drive to West Glacier Drive) will be closed for an asphalt resurfacing project. These Mill Creek Park drives will be closed to all forms of traffic including vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle. Work on the project includes milling and… Continue Reading Chestnut Hill and West Park Drive Closures
A ribbon cutting is set for the end of May marking the official opening of Springfield Forest. The forest is located on Springfield Road, and the event will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26. Improvements were focused on increased access, providing passive recreation opportunities and conducting ecological restoration on the property. Features of… Continue Reading Ribbon cutting to mark official opening of forest
Mill Creek MetroParks has announced the death of Lanterman’s Mill manager, Greg O’Neal, who on Friday suffered a severe cardiac event while working. O’Neal was transported to a local hospital where he later died, the park system stated in a news release. “Greg was a dedicated employee serving as the Lanterman’s Mill manager for nearly… Continue Reading MetroParks announces death of Lanterman’s Mill manager
Mill Creek Park MetroParks released a press statement about why Lanterman’s Mill has been closed since Friday. Greg O’Neal, the mill’s manager for the last 11 years, died after suffering a severe cardiac event, according to the press release. O’Neal was transported from the mill Friday afternoon to a local hospital but later died. The… Continue Reading Lanterman’s Mill closed until Wednesday after death of long-time manager
The Mill Creek MetroParks announced that its manager of Lanterman’s Mill has passed away after a medical emergency. Lanterman’s Mill closed over the weekend after Greg O’Neal suffered a cardiac event Friday while working. He was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away. O’Neal had worked as the manager of Lanterman’s Mill for… Continue Reading MetroParks announces passing of Lanterman’s Mill manager
It is with deep sadness that the MetroParks announces the passing of Lanterman’s Mill Manager, Greg O’ Neal. On Friday, May 12, 2023, Greg suffered a severe cardiac event while working and was transported to a local hospital where he later passed. Greg was a dedicated employee serving as the Lanterman’s Mill Manager for nearly… Continue Reading MetroParks Announces Passing of Long-Term Lanterman’s Mill Manager
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 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 May Board Meeting
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Thanks to some hard-working Mill Creek MetroPark workers, several turtles have been rescued from abusive actions that threatened the reptiles’ lives. Park officials reported on Facebook late last week that someone painted the shells of pet turtles before releasing them into the park’s Lily Pond. Wildlife experts say turtles use their shells to regulate their… Continue Reading WATCH: Workers rescue painted turtles abandoned at Mill Creek Park’s Lily Pond