Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Additional Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

In response to the City of Youngstown emergency sewer repair project, beginning January 31, 2023, West Newport Drive from Canfield Road to the Newport Boathouse, including Kiowa Road and Cascade Drive, will be closed to all vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic for approximately two weeks. Hampton Drive will remain open for traffic. In addition, beginning… Continue Reading Additional Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

In response to the City of Youngstown emergency sewer repair project, beginning January 31, 2023, West Newport Drive from Canfield Road to the Newport Boathouse, including Kiowa Road and Cascade Drive, will be closed to all vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic for approximately two weeks. Hampton Drive will remain open for traffic.

‘Moments in Time’ photos on display in Weller Gallery at Mill Creek Park

There’s new art on display at Mill Creek MetroParks this winter. The display, named Moments in Time, features photographs by the late Dr. W. Gordon. The exhibit is located within the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown. Gordon’s work captures the world of mankind with natural light while using minimal equipment… Continue Reading ‘Moments in Time’ photos on display in Weller Gallery at Mill Creek Park

MetroParks Police Department Recognized for Excellence in Policy and Training

The Mill Creek MetroParks Police Department announced today that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2022 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training, and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy… Continue Reading MetroParks Police Department Recognized for Excellence in Policy and Training

Multiple improvements set for Mill Creek Park for 2023

The Mill Creek Metroparks Board of Commissioners met on Monday to discuss many forthcoming improvements to the metroparks. A PowerPoint presentation sent to 21 News by Mill Creek Metroparks Community Engagement Director, Jaime Yohman details what visitors can soon expect when visiting the metroparks. One section of the presentation entitled “Strategic Master Plan” features two… Continue Reading Multiple improvements set for Mill Creek Park for 2023

Mill Creek MetroParks Winter Road Closures

Effective Friday, December 2, 2022 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter season: High Drive, between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and High Drive Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue When closed to vehicular… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Winter Road Closures