Perhaps the gift for which Bob Barko Jr. is most thankful is one that requires neither ribbon nor bow, but keeps on giving. You might also say the present keeps expanding — and is a box filled with hopes and iterations. “We’ve had setbacks but hey, we get up more times than we get knocked… Continue Reading CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL: Artisans usher in holidays
Effective Monday, December 1, 2025, several roads within Mill Creek Park will close 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) During the seasonal closure, these roads… Continue Reading Seasonal Road Closures in Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek MetroParks, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is planning the rehabilitation of the Slippery Rock Bridge on West Glacier Drive within Mill Creek Park, Mahoning County. The project will address deterioration of the existing structure through deck repairs, substructure patching, and the replacement of approach slabs, guardrail, and approach pavement.… Continue Reading Slippery Rock Bridge Rehabilitation within Mill Creek Park – ODOT Project No. MAH-Slippery Rock Bridge Rehab; PID 122895
A longtime holiday tradition is returning to Lanterman’s Mill in Mill Creek Park. Christmas at the Mill will return to Lanterman’s Mill Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can experience the historic mill, decorated in… Continue Reading Christmas at the Mill returns to Lanterman’s Mill November 29, 30
The holiday weekend begins on Friday, November 28, 2025, with the Black Friday Sale at the Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Golf Shop to take advantage of seasonal discounts and find the perfect gift for the golfer on their list. Festivities… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Holiday Weekend Events
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of November Board Meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks will be performing asphalt maintenance on a section of the MetroParks Bikeway on Friday, November 7, 2025. The maintenance work will take place between Herbert Road and Kirk Road to ensure a smooth and safe riding surface for all trail users. During this time, the affected portion of the Bikeway will be… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Improvements Scheduled for November 7
The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown. The Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings
A section of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway between West Main Street (US 224) and Herbert Road in the City of Canfield is scheduled to be closed on Thursday, October 23, 2025. In addition, spur trails connecting Canfield High School and The Preserve to the Bikeway will be inaccessible throughout the project. Closure of this… Continue Reading Temporary Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway Closure in Canfield
The Mahoning County Land Bank and Mill Creek MetroParks have teamed up to promote biodiversity and create resilient spaces in Youngstown’s parks with the help of native plant plugs. Gary Davenport is the project director for the land bank, and Rachel Sobnosky is the natural resources manager for Mill Creek MetroParks. Plant pugs are young… Continue Reading How Mahoning County Land Bank helps Youngstown’s biodiversity with Mill Creek