The Dividing Sycamore Bridge in Mill Creek Park will close to traffic for roadway construction work on Monday, August 26, 2019. The temporary closure will include a section of Bears Den Drive between West Drive and Cross Drive. The work is a component of the MetroParks’ capital improvement project to rehabilitate the historic sandstone bridge.… Continue Reading Temporary Closure of Dividing Sycamore Bridge
In early July, Mill Creek MetroParks commissioners decided park employees would now operate and maintain the Vickers Nature Preserve, ending 25 years of the preserve being run by a group known as the Buckeye Horse Park. One month later, MetroParks administrators are already looking to the future and developing a master plan for Vickers. Thursday afternoon… Continue Reading Now run by Mill Creek MetroParks, master plan in the works for future of horse park
Some roads are closing in downtown Youngstown because of two big events. North Phelps Street between Commerce and West Federal will close for Party on the Plaza. The road will be closed from 11 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Saturday. On Sunday at 7 a.m., there will be several road closings for the Panerathon. Closings… Continue Reading Youngstown roads closing for Party on the Plaza, Panerathon
These Mill Creek Park roads will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until noon Sunday for the 10th annual Panerathon road race: Price Road, Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens, West Glacier Drive, West Drive and Slippery Rock Bridge. Full article at vindy.com
The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, August 25, 2019 for the Covelli Panerathon: Price Road Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens West Glacier Drive West Drive Slippery Rock Bridge Always use… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures
There is a new outdoor nature-inspired art exhibit at Fellows Riverside Garden in Youngstown. The Outdoor Gallery features topiaries and sculptures made from steel and wood for guests to see while walking along the path. Some of the items on display are available for sale by artists. The artwork was designed to be seen in… Continue Reading Outdoor Gallery at Riverside Gardens features varied garden art
Experience another level of viewing pleasure at Fellows Riverside Gardens in the Outdoor Gallery. View original works from multiple, talented local artists which include: Tony Armeni, Marvin Bankhead, Mike Gibson, Ed Hallahan, and Daniel Newman. Their works display a range of art from steel to wood to topiary. Along with the Gardens’ blooms, trees, shrubs… Continue Reading Outdoor Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens Displays Various Art Styles
Mill Creek MetroParks will host the 7th annual Green Cathedral on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The race will begin and end in the Wick Recreation Area located at 1861 McCollum Rd. in Youngstown, Ohio. Events include The Kids Fun Run beginning at 8:00 a.m., Half Marathon at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K Run/Walk at 8:45… Continue Reading Green Cathedral Race to Benefit Children’s Play Areas in Mill Creek MetroParks
The Nature Education Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 6:00 pm, in Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm. The Community Engagement Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, August 16, 2019,… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings
The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association Junior All-Star Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course, held the week of June 16, brought $358,458 to the area economy, Mill Creek MetroParks reported. The three-year total impact of the tournament has been $1,486,472. The economic impact includes lodging for families and AJGA representatives, car rentals… Continue Reading Junior Golf Tournament Brings $358K to Economy