Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Construction of Wick Maintenance Facility

Construction of the Wick Recreation Area Maintenance Facility begins today, May 18, 2020.  The project is located behind the Judge Morley Performing Arts Pavilion at the Wick Recreation Area in Mill Creek Park. The project includes construction of a new maintenance building and site work to support the maintenance activities of Wick operations personnel. Access… Continue Reading Construction of Wick Maintenance Facility

Mill Creek MetroParks Cuts Hours, Lays Off Employees

Mill Creek MetroParks today began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to 16 non-union support staff. “As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks is not immune to both the operational and financial impacts of the… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Cuts Hours, Lays Off Employees

Mill Creek MetroParks lays off workers, cuts employee hours

Sixteen Mill Creek MetroParks employees are feeling the effects of park cutbacks during the coronavirus crisis. Park officials announced on Friday that they began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to sixteen non-union support staff. 21 News has reached out to park officials for more information on how many workers are being laid-off and… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks lays off workers, cuts employee hours

Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Hour Reductions and Layoffs

Mill Creek MetroParks began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to affected non-union support staff on Friday, May 15, 2020. In total, sixteen (16) positions will be affected. “As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Hour Reductions and Layoffs

Mill Creek MetroParks extends cancellations through Aug. 31

Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals through Aug. 31. If a registration fee or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed. The following locations will be closed to the public through Aug. 31: MetroParks Farm Education Building and animal… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks extends cancellations through Aug. 31

Lanterman’s Mill, Davis Center among facilities closed until August at Mill Creek MetroParks

Officials at Mill Creek MetroParks announced Tuesday that some popular areas will remain closed through the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many areas will remain closed to the public and programming has been canceled until August 30, 2020, at the following facilities and areas: MetroParks Farm Education Building and Animal Barns D.D. & Velma… Continue Reading Lanterman’s Mill, Davis Center among facilities closed until August at Mill Creek MetroParks

Mill Creek MetroParks Extends Cancellations and Closures Through August

In support of the recommendations from the Governor’s Office, the Ohio Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control regarding the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect the health, safety and welfare of our employees, volunteers and visitors, Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs,… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Extends Cancellations and Closures Through August