Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce upcoming improvements to a section of the MetroParks Bikeway from New Road to Silica Road, including the Mahoning Avenue Bridge. This highly used segment will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, to allow for the installation of a new asphalt surface. The project is part of… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Section to Receive Surface Improvements
Mill Creek MetroParks welcomes the return of the Youngstown Marathon Foundation’s Sole to City Half-Marathon and 2-Mile Run on Sunday, June 1, 2025! This annual event brings together runners from near and far to experience the park’s scenic beauty while promoting health, wellness, and community spirit. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, some… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Welcomes Runners for Youngstown Marathon-Temporary Road and Facility Closures
Exciting improvements are coming to the MetroParks Farm! Beginning Thursday, May 29, 2025, the north parking lot at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road will be temporarily closed as part of a project to enhance visitor safety, accessibility, and overall aesthetics. The upgrade includes new asphalt paving and concrete curbing, creating a smoother, safer, and more welcoming parking… Continue Reading MetroParks Farm North Parking Lot to Receive Upgrades
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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 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 May Board Meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks is proud to present Through Our Eyes, a captivating joint art exhibition featuring the vibrant, nature-inspired works of local artists Noreen Yazvac and Elizabeth Ford. This free exhibit is on display now through July 6, 2025, at the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Through Our Eyes showcases… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Presents “Through Our Eyes” Art Exhibition at Fellows Riverside Gardens
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, Mill Creek MetroParks will be conducting maintenance on sections of the MetroParks Bikeway beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025. To facilitate this important work, the Bikeway will be temporarily closed between Western Reserve Road and State Route 446 in Canfield… Continue Reading MetroParks Bikeway Maintenance
New health care and recreational initiatives were announced Thursday during the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Good Morning, Mahoning County breakfast. Akron Children’s Hospital unveiled plans for a mobile health clinic. Mill Creek MetroParks reported it is positioned to host the NCAA Division III cross-country championships in 2028. CoreCivic’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center emphasized the importance of… Continue Reading Good Morning, Mahoning County Spotlights Local Progress
The work of Noreen Yazvac and Elizabeth Ford is featured in a joint exhibition at the Weller Gallery. “Through Our Eyes” primarily features nature-oriented works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and ink. It includes flowers in bloom, landscapes and some scenes from Mill Creek MetroParks. Each artist has a distinct style, and both love color. Both… Continue Reading Weller Gallery Displays Exhibition
The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., at Stitt Pavilion, located on West Golf Dr. (GPS Coordinates: +41.042166, -80.68801) in Boardman.