Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Rule change increases fishing area at Mill Creek

The Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners approved a fishing rule change at a board meeting Monday. Under the new rule, fishing in Park District waters is permitted in accordance with Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations from March 1 through November 30. Fishing will now be permitted in all creeks, streams, lakes and ponds unless otherwise prohibited… Continue Reading Rule change increases fishing area at Mill Creek

Fishing Rule Change in Mill Creek MetroParks

The Board of Park Commissioners approved a fishing rule change at the July 8, 2019 board meeting. The new rule now states fishing in Park District waters is permitted in accordance with Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations from March 1st through November 30th of each calendar year. Fishing is permitted in all creeks, streams, lakes… Continue Reading Fishing Rule Change in Mill Creek MetroParks

Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

The Finance Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 9:00 am, in Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm. The Nature Education Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 9:00… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

Notice of July Board Meeting

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2019, at 6 p.m., in McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Effort to connect Ohio River and Lake Erie with bike trail still ongoing

WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio We’ve reported on it before – the effort to create roughly 100 miles of bike trail connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River. It’s a project nearly three decades in the making. So how close is the trail to being complete? An updated map of the plan that… Continue Reading Effort to connect Ohio River and Lake Erie with bike trail still ongoing

Soggy conditions didn’t stop AJGA golfers

The qualifying round of the Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation Junior All-Star was canceled Sunday due to flooding. Rain reappeared on Tuesday, threatening completion of the first round of the tournament. But after nearly an hour, the rain subsided and play resumed. The field of more than 100 golfers started at 7 a.m. at Mill Creek… Continue Reading Soggy conditions didn’t stop AJGA golfers

Live! at the Morley Concert Rescheduled for August 12

The first concert of the season, Canfield, OH native and Nashville recording artist A.C. Jones, in the Live! at the Morley concert series lineup will be cancelled on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 and rescheduled for Monday, August 12, 2019. The adjustment is due to recent weather conditions. The rescheduled date is a special opportunity to… Continue Reading Live! at the Morley Concert Rescheduled for August 12

Mill Creek officers honored for rescuing service dog

Three Mill Creek MetroPark Officers were recognized at the Thursday’s park board meeting for their quick work saving a service dog stuck in a creek. Sergeant Rob Vukovich and officers Alex Wharry and Brent Wright came to the rescue when the dog, named Zena, fell 28 feet into the rushing water. The dog belonged to 10-year-old… Continue Reading Mill Creek officers honored for rescuing service dog

Mill Creek parking lots scheduled to close for improvements

Starting Thursday, several parking lots in Mill Creek Park will be closed for a few days. The park will be putting down pavement markings. Lots scheduled to close: – Slippery Rock Pavilion – Wick Recreation area – Yellow Creek Park in Struthers – Kirkmere Spur Even though the lots are closed, the facilities will still… Continue Reading Mill Creek parking lots scheduled to close for improvements