Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Completion of New Comfort Station at East Newport Boat Launch

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As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the completion of a new comfort station at the East Newport Boat Launch. This improvement includes the installation of a new precast concrete vault restroom and the installation of a new concrete walkway. This new ADA accessible facility addresses… Continue Reading Completion of New Comfort Station at East Newport Boat Launch

Completion of Capital Improvement Projects at Mill Creek Golf Course

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As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks has recently completed two improvement projects at the Mill Creek Golf Course: Restoration of the South Course bunkers and expansion of the cart staging area at the Field House.   The bunker restoration project addressed thirty-six (36) bunkers throughout Mill Creek’s South Course. Work… Continue Reading Completion of Capital Improvement Projects at Mill Creek Golf Course

The Olde Fashioned Christmas returns to Lanterman’s Mill

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It didn’t take long. Thanksgiving is over and the Santa Claus sightings have begun, beginning at the Olde Fashioned Christmas at Mill Creek MetroPark’s Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday. For the past 30 years, the Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill has served as the holiday-season kickoff event for families across the Mahoning Valley. The 172-year-old… Continue Reading The Olde Fashioned Christmas returns to Lanterman’s Mill

Mill Creek MetroParks presents Winter Celebration: Toyland

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From December 2 through December 31, the D. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be adorned for the annual Winter Celebration event, which is sponsored by WKBN 27 First News. This year’s theme, “Toyland” can be experienced by visitors Tuesdays – Sundays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with special extended hours… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks presents Winter Celebration: Toyland

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closure

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On Friday, November 10, 2017, East Newport Drive (from Kreider’s Entrance to Kiwatha Road) will be closed to vehicular traffic for construction activity. The work is expected to last for one day. While the road is closed, access to Daffodil Meadow and the East Newport Boat Launch will be limited to pedestrian traffic. 

Completion of Capital Improvement Project Reopens West Newport Drive

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As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks has reopened to vehicular traffic West Newport Drive in Mill Creek Park between Canfield Road (Route 62) and Hampton Drive. The section of drive was closed since early October for an extensive improvement project. The project, awarded to Shelly & Sands Inc. for… Continue Reading Completion of Capital Improvement Project Reopens West Newport Drive