Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek golf tournament receives top award from state organization

Mill Creek MetroParks has been honored by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. Mill Creek Golf Courses’ American Junior Golf Association Junior All Star Tournament placed first in the sports category of the association’s annual Awards of Excellence. The awards are judged by a panel of parks and recreation professionals from around the state. “Parks… Continue Reading Mill Creek golf tournament receives top award from state organization

Mill Creek Wins Award for American Junior Golf Association Junior All Star Tournament

The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. Mill Creek Golf Courses’ American Junior Golf Association Junior All Star Tournament placed 1st in the sports category of the competition. The awards are judged by a panel of parks and recreation professionals from around Ohio. “Parks and recreation… Continue Reading Mill Creek Wins Award for American Junior Golf Association Junior All Star Tournament

Mill Creek Metroparks acquires more land in Valley, plans new park

Mill Creek MetroParks is expanding with recently purchased property in Mahoning County. An 88.38-acre parcel off of Springfield Road, just north of Interstate 76, in Springfield Township was recently purchased and will be improved to include a trail system, an entrance drive, parking, new signage a fishing dock/boardwalk, and ecological restoration. This is the first… Continue Reading Mill Creek Metroparks acquires more land in Valley, plans new park

‘Love Affair with Nature’ exhibit highlights Valley’s beauty by local artist

The work of local artist Tom Harwood will be on display at the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Many of Harwood’s creations showcase Valley landscapes. Harwood has selected works featuring the relationships between light and color in landscape paintings. The result is a feast for the viewer, in watercolors and oils. As they are… Continue Reading ‘Love Affair with Nature’ exhibit highlights Valley’s beauty by local artist