A park in Beaver Township will be closed for about a month for an improvement project. The work at George L. Fordyce Park on W. Calla Road, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, will begin Dec. 22 and last about 30 days. A new parking area will be built in addition to improvements to the current… Continue Reading Mill Creek observation area to close for improvements
An improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, located along W. Calla Road in Beaver Township, will begin on Monday, December 22, 2025. The project is designed to enhance public access, improve safety, and elevate the overall visitor experience. Project work will include construction of a new aggregate parking area,… Continue Reading Improvement Project Beginning at George L. Fordyce Park
Changes are coming soon for the cafe inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek Park. The cafe will close Jan. 1 until further notice for what park officials are calling a “redevelopment phase.” As part of the transition, Kravitz will not be returning to operate the cafe. A new vendor has… Continue Reading Cafe inside Davis Center to close for revamp
The “Festival of Trees” began today as a part of the Frost & Lights holiday season at Fellows Riverside Gardens inside the Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown. The festival includes 88 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations to help bring the excitement indoors for the winter season. “So we’ve brought the beauty of… Continue Reading ‘Festival of Trees’ spruces up Fellows Riverside Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens is bringing back a 25-year-old tradition, kicking off the annual Frost and Lights event. The holiday festivities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It includes nearly 100 trees displayed in the indoor galleries, each decorated by a different local business or organization. “Everybody’s favorite thing is each one… Continue Reading Fellows Riverside Garden brings back Frost and Lights event
Mill Creek MetroParks is looking back at the capital improvements of the 2025 fiscal year and looking ahead at future endeavors. Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations at Mill Creek MetroParks, presented the year’s review during a Board of Park Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 8. Some items of note in the presentation were… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks reflects on 2025 capital improvements
*Posted on behalf of the AJGA. BRASELTON, GA. – The American Junior Golf Association announced a four-year extension with Mill Creek Golf Course to continue hosting two of its annual junior golf events through 2029. The agreement secures the 1898 Foundation Junior All-Star, set for June 22-24, and the 1898 Foundation Preview presented by… Continue Reading 1898 Foundation commits as title sponsor of two junior events beginning in 2026–AJGA announces four-year extension with Mill Creek Golf Course
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Rossi Auditorium at Fellows Riverside Gardens, in Youngstown. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A meeting of the… Continue Reading Notice of December Board Meeting
“Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens” will open Sunday at D.D. and Velma Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The family-friendly, admission-free celebration features twinkling lights, festive displays and cheerful activities for all ages. This year’s Festival of Trees will showcase 90 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations. Visitors… Continue Reading Seasonal Festivities at Riverside Gardens, Lanterman’s Mill
After a month of sifting through over 20 applications, the newest Mill Creek Metro Park Commissioners have been announced. Probate Judge Robert Rusu Jr. said in a statement that he has selected Jim Houck and Katharine Paul to fill Germaine Bennett and Tom Frost’s former commissioner roles in Mill Creek. Ahead of Rusu’s announcement, a… Continue Reading New Mill Creek Metro Park Commissioners announced after month-long search