Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek Park cancels upcoming summer concerts, movie nights

Officials with Mill Creek MetroParks announced Tuesday that they are canceling their upcoming summer concerts and movie nights due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park officials canceled all performances for Live at the Morley, which were originally scheduled for June 10, July 8 and August 12. Mill Creek’s newly-planned Movie in the Park events were canceled.… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park cancels upcoming summer concerts, movie nights

Mill Creek Park reopening golf courses but extending closures for other activities

Mill Creek MetroParks will be opening two of its golf courses on Saturday. Both the north and south courses will be open with adjusted hours — weekends from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and weekdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Wick Par-3 course will open on May 11 with the adjusted hours of… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park reopening golf courses but extending closures for other activities

Mill Creek MetroParks to Open Roads Closed During Winter Season

Effective Friday, May 1, 2020 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic: 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 Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to Open Roads Closed During Winter Season

Broken pavement closes road in Mill Creek MetroParks

A road inside Mill Creek MetroParks is closed after the pavement began to crack and fall away. East Newport Drive between Newport Drive and the boat launch is closed. Cones were set up blocking the road. According to park officials, a slope failure caused the damage. The road will be closed while the extensive repair… Continue Reading Broken pavement closes road in Mill Creek MetroParks

Temporary Closure for Drive Repair Project

A slope failure in Mill Creek Park has resulted in the temporary closure of a section of East Newport Drive between Kreider’s Entrance and Kiwatha Drive. For the safety of all park patrons, access to and through this construction site by pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles is strictly prohibited. This section of roadway will remain temporarily… Continue Reading Temporary Closure for Drive Repair Project

Mill Creek MetroParks extend cancellations

Mill Creek MetroPark is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, golf clinics/programs, events, lectures and facility rentals through May 1. Several indoor/outdoor public facilities will remain closed through May 1 as well. In the event a registration fee or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed. The following Mill Creek… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks extend cancellations

Mill Creek MetroParks Cancellations and Closures Extended Through May 1

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 Cancellations and Closures Extended Through May 1

Future of public parks amid coronavirus pandemic

With the weather warming up and most activities put on hold, public parks are one of the few places for people to go…but it isn’t just by nature they’re open. “We really do urge people to follow the guidelines, use the social distancing, make sure that you’re at least six feet away.” says Jaime Yohman,… Continue Reading Future of public parks amid coronavirus pandemic

Mill Creek Park becomes escape from quarantine and stress

Even with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order, trips to the park are allowed. If you keep your distance from other people, getting outside can be a nice way to forget about the virus lurking around us. On Wednesday at Mill Creek Park’s Daffodil Meadow, white and purple crocuses mingled with the yellow daffodils, forcing… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park becomes escape from quarantine and stress