Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Ford Nature guests make bird feeders and hike

Participants visited the Ford Nature Center on Dec. 28 for the “Joy to the Birds“ program, where they made small bird feeders and took a small hike. Marilyn Williams, a naturalist with Mill Creek Metroparks, welcomed the guests to the center and demonstrated the two types of bird feeders they made during the day. They… Continue Reading Ford Nature guests make bird feeders and hike

Sebring Woods parking lot provides access to hiking trail

As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the completed construction of a 20-vehicle aggregate parking lot at the Sebring Woods facility in the Village of Sebring. The new parking lot is located on North Johnson Road and provides access to a 0.7-mile primitive hiking trail loop.… Continue Reading Sebring Woods parking lot provides access to hiking trail

Mill Creek MetroParks completes parking lot in Sebring

Mill Creek MetroParks announced the completion of a new 20-vehicle aggregate parking lot at Sebring Woods in the village. The new lot is located on North Johnson Road and provides access to a 0.7-mile primitive hiking trail loop, according to a news release. The loop features two natural creek crossings and goes through a variety… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks completes parking lot in Sebring

Mill Creek announces completion of new parking lot in Sebring

A new 20-vehicle aggregate parking lot is now complete at the Sebring Woods facility in Mill Creek Metroparks. The new parking lot is located on North Johnson Road in Sebring and now provides access to a 0.7-mile primitive hiking trail loop. Officials say the new parking lot will provide easier access to Sebring Woods, at… Continue Reading Mill Creek announces completion of new parking lot in Sebring

New Aggregate Parking Lot at Sebring Woods

As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the completed construction of a 20-vehicle aggregate parking lot at the Sebring Woods facility in the Village of Sebring. The new parking lot is located on North Johnson Road and provides access to a 0.7-mile primitive hiking trail loop.… Continue Reading New Aggregate Parking Lot at Sebring Woods

Mill Creek MetroParks board approves 2018 budget

The 2018 Mill Creek MetroParks budget the park board approved this week was made with operational efficiency in mind, MetroParks Executive Director Aaron Young said. “For 2018, our main priority is making sure that the MetroParks’ operating budget reflects our commitment to being efficient stewards of taxpayer dollars, and I think this budget does exactly… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks board approves 2018 budget

Mill Creek MetroParks improvement project announced

Mill Creek MetroParks is asking for public comment for an upcoming improvement project.  A rehabilitation project was proposed to resurface 1.53 miles of existing asphalt concrete.on the southern section of West Newport Dr. from Sheban Dr. to Hampton Dr.  West Newport Dr. is located in the Historic District of Mill Creek Park, stretching from Sheban Drive to Canfield… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks improvement project announced

West Newport Drive Improvement Project Planned for Mill Creek Park (PID: 107043)

Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment for an upcoming improvement project. West Newport Drive, a roadway located in the Historic District of Mill Creek Park, stretches from Sheban Drive to Canfield Road (Route 62). The proposed rehabilitation project will occur on the southern section of this roadway from Sheban Drive to Hampton Drive and… Continue Reading West Newport Drive Improvement Project Planned for Mill Creek Park (PID: 107043)

While Lanterman’s Mill freezes, animals at Mill Creek remain active

While most of us would rather curl up inside and watch Netflix instead of braving the bitter cold, naturalists at Mill Creek Park say some plants and animals actually thrive in this weather. “The park is used to this. It’s natural for it to drop this low,” Cody Stoll said. “A lot of the animals,… Continue Reading While Lanterman’s Mill freezes, animals at Mill Creek remain active

Nearly two dozen apply to be Mill Creek Park Commissioners

A selection committee must once again fill two spots on the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners. But they’ll have nearly two dozen applicants to choose from.  Thursday afternoon marked the deadline for those interested in becoming a park commissioner.  As of 5 p.m., twenty-two applications had been accepted.  The applicants are all Valley residents,… Continue Reading Nearly two dozen apply to be Mill Creek Park Commissioners