Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

East Cohasset Trail Reopens After Improvement Project

The East Cohasset Hiking Trail in Mill Creek Park has reopened after an extensive improvement project. Improved features throughout the 1.2-mile hiking trail include new aggregate surfacing, new and replaced stormwater conduit and drain inlets, along with rebuilt sandstone walls, steps, and drainage channels. Additionally, a new section of trail was constructed along the perimeter […]

Early Closure for Summer Garden Party

The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park will be closed to the public beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support the renovation of the Children’s Garden and is hosted by […]

West Park Drive Closure

Beginning on Monday, July 24, West Park Drive from Old Furnace Road to Lily Pond Drive will be closed for resurfacing work. Work to be completed during this closure includes installation of new asphalt drive lanes, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings. Funding for the project is provided by the OPRA/ODOT Park District Drive Improvement Program […]

Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Opening of East Park Hike & Bike Trail – Phase II

Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the opening of the East Park Hike & Bike Trail – Phase II in Mill Creek Park.  With completion of this construction project, the nearly 1700-foot (0.32-mile) section of asphalt trail is open for use by pedestrians and bicyclists.  The completed project extends the existing trail from Lanterman’s […]

Notice of July Board Meeting

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023, at 6:00 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 […]

Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting

The Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is a Board Retreat to discuss Board Governance, no decisions […]

East Cohasset Trail Improvements

Beginning today, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, East Cohasset Trail in Mill Creek Park will be closed for a trail rehabilitation project. Work will consist of necessary earthwork, installation of stormwater conduit, installation of aggregate trail surface, and miscellaneous related items. The project is expected to last approximately forty-five (45) days in total, barring any inclement […]