Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Golf season underway Monday in Mill Creek Park

You know spring is in the air when Mill Creek MetroParks announces the opening date for the 2021 season at its golf courses. The North Course at Mill Creek Golf Course will open Monday, March 22 at noon. Hole #55 Bar & Grille will open as of Thursday, April 1. The tentative opening date for the South Course, Practice Range &… Continue Reading Golf season underway Monday in Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek MetroParks adjusts traffic for Daffodil Meadow visitation

Mill Creek MetroParks is providing a temporary change in traffic patterns to permit vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists the opportunity to experience Daffodil Meadow this spring. A slope failure last year resulted in the temporary closure of a section of East Newport Drive while the planning and construction of an extensive repair project is completed. All park users… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks adjusts traffic for Daffodil Meadow visitation

Two-way traffic opens in Mill Creek Park for easier access to Daffodil Meadow

The road leading to one of Mill Creek Park’s most popular spring attractions is now open to two-way traffic. Signs went up on Wednesday along East Newport Drive allowing for a north and south flow of vehicles. It will allow for easier access to Daffodil Meadow since a section of East Newport Drive north of… Continue Reading Two-way traffic opens in Mill Creek Park for easier access to Daffodil Meadow

Temporary Adjustment for Daffodil Meadow Visitation

Mill Creek MetroParks understands the impact the East Newport Drive closure has brought to the public and with that accommodations have been made in providing a temporary change in traffic patterns to permit vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists the opportunity to experience Daffodil Meadow this spring. All park users will be permitted to travel to Daffodil… Continue Reading Temporary Adjustment for Daffodil Meadow Visitation

Mill Creek MetroParks hopes to open pavilions this year

For decades people have enjoyed activities and events at Millcreek Metro Parks, but because of the pandemic much of the park was shut down due to governors orders. As spring arrives WFMJ news checks out whether extra activities will be allowed this year. People in the region have missed an entire year of events, such… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks hopes to open pavilions this year

Plans made to fix collapsed areas along popular roads in Mill Creek Park

  In August, we told you the story of Youngstown’s Brett Wilson, who got a ticket along with two friends for walking beyond a barrier on a closed stretch of Mill Creek Park’s E. Newport Drive. The popular route has been collapsing since last spring. We called the Mill Creek police chief on Monday to see if… Continue Reading Plans made to fix collapsed areas along popular roads in Mill Creek Park

Donation will help preserve park forever

Tens of thousands of readers must have perused The Vindicator’s Nov. 23 front-page story detailing the importance of endowments that help fund noteworthy Mill Creek MetroParks icons, assisting in their upkeep and even their existence. “Icons abound while driving through Mill Creek MetroParks,” read the lead of the story, written by Vindicator reporter Ashley Fox.… Continue Reading Donation will help preserve park forever