Driving onto a property at 5700 Clingan Road, one might feel as if he or she has traveled much farther than the 800-foot driveway has taken them. They have left the busy residential road and, not far away, the hustle and bustle of U.S. Route 224. They have entered a secluded property bounded by ravines,… Continue Reading MetroParks auctions Clingan Road house donated by Beeghly family
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2018, 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. The Records… Continue Reading Notice of August Board Meeting
Mill Creek Golf Course is now accepting outings and leagues for the 2019 golf season. Golf outings will have the opportunity to rotate between the North & South Courses and all golf leagues will have a rotation between the four, nine hole courses. All golf outings held at Mill Creek include the complimentary services of… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course Accepting Outings and Leagues for 2019 Golf Season
The water in Yellow Creek Park is flowing freely again – thanks to yellow rubber ducks. The Struthers Rotary, CASTLO and Rudzik Excavation partnered with Mill Creek MetroParks last month to dredge the pond at Yellow Creek Park, restoring the manmade attraction to its former depth and allowing the creek’s water to flow freely. Mike… Continue Reading Struthers Rotary funds dredging of Yellow Creek pond
An equestrian trail has been improved at Vicker’s Nature Preserve in Ellsworth Township. Mill Creek MetroParks and Buckeye Horse Park volunteers completed an improvement project on the 262-acre preserve located on US-224 through a $2,900 STEP grant. The project consisted of creating a marked and trail system to be enjoyed by both first time and seasoned… Continue Reading Volunteers complete improvements at Ellsworth Twp. nature preserve
Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch box?” This is exactly the question guiding the group of 5-6 year-olds participating in Mill Creek’s Park Pals camp, called Food Quest, the week of July 9. “The goal is for them to figure out where their food comes from, to have all their… Continue Reading Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek park
Through coordinated efforts, Mill Creek MetroParks personnel and Buckeye Horse Park volunteers successfully completed a trail improvement project at Vickers Nature Preserve, a 262-acre preserve located on Akron-Canfield Road (Route 224) in Ellsworth Township. The project consisted of creating a well-marked and cohesive trail system to be enjoyed by both first time and seasoned trail… Continue Reading Equestrian Trail Improvement Project at Vickers Nature Preserve
More than 45 miles of trails snake their way through Mill Creek Metroparks and workers say maintaining them is a never-ending battle. Steve Avery of the Mill Creek Metroparks says this is a battle worth fighting. “The majority of our trails are existing trails — so we are trying to maintain what we already have. So… Continue Reading Mill Creek maintaining trails, says it’s a never ending battle
On behalf of Mill Creek MetroParks, ByceAUCTION of Youngstown will offer the residence at 5700 Clingan Road at online auction, with 100% of the sale proceeds being dedicated to the Ford Nature Center Redevelopment Project. This one-of-a-kind property consists of a 4417 square foot single-family residence built in 1993, secluded on a 5.9 acre campus… Continue Reading MetroParks to Auction Clingan Road Residence and Property
Hydrobikes are taking over as the newest attraction at Mill Creek MetroParks. The hydrobikes are like riding a bicycle on water. Workers at Mill Creek said they are excited for what the hydrobikes will bring to the facility. “I think it’s going to be great for the community. It’s going to bring people down… Continue Reading Mill Creek hydrobikes coasting their way into the spotlight