Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Ragan will not seek another term on Mill Creek MetroParks board

Mill Creek MetroParks board member John Ragan will not seek another term when his term expires Dec. 31, Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr., the park board’s appointing authority, announced today. Ragan first was appointed to the five-member park board in December 2009. The judge said he will again use a citizens’ selection… Continue Reading Ragan will not seek another term on Mill Creek MetroParks board

Pumpkin Walk helps visitors get into Halloween spirit

“Kunkins” are what 3-year-old Owen Dobbins of Lordstown dubbed the stars of the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight 2017 on Sunday at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellows Riverside Gardens. Owen particularly liked the pumpkins carved in the likenesses of Anna and Elsa, characters in Disney’s animated film “Frozen,” said his mother, Ashley Dobbins. She and her friend… Continue Reading Pumpkin Walk helps visitors get into Halloween spirit

Mill Creek Golf Course to hold Snowbird Scramble Tournament

The 3rd Annual Snowbird Scramble Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course will take place on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. The event format is a four player team scramble with severe pin placements. Teams can be made up of any combination men, women, seniors or juniors. Men will play the white tee markers,… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course to hold Snowbird Scramble Tournament

Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

The Wildlife Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 6 p.m., in Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield.  The Community Engagement Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, October 19, 2017,… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

More than 1,000 carved pumpkins to light paths at Fellows gardens

“I love to carve pumpkins!” exclaimed Penelope Roush, 5. Her enthusiasm was matched by her brother, Parker, 8, as the two took part in pumpkin carving at Fellows Riverside Gardens this week ahead of Sunday’s Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Sitting next to Penelope, Parker eagerly carved a Batman-themed design into a massive pumpkin. “You might… Continue Reading More than 1,000 carved pumpkins to light paths at Fellows gardens