Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Family Halloween Bash at the Mill

Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Family Halloween Bash at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, October 21 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Dress in your Halloween finest for a child friendly party for all ages! Enjoy music and dancing, snacks, games, a costume competition, and more. Adults must be accompanied by a child. This event is… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Family Halloween Bash at the Mill

MetroParks announces plan to bring street hockey rink to Wick Recreation Area

Mill Creek MetroParks announced Friday it is partnering with the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to bring a street-hockey rink to the James L. Wick Recreation Area on the city’s West Side. According to a news release, plans are in the works to renovate the former ice-skating rink at the Wick… Continue Reading MetroParks announces plan to bring street hockey rink to Wick Recreation Area

Mill Creek aids those with mobility challenges

Mill Creek Park hosted an event to encourage those with mobility challenges to walk the East Golf Hike Bike Trail on Aug. 31. Dr. Nicole Mullins created the “Let’s Move! A Walk for Those with Mobility Challenges“ event for those who may have any troubles walking. Mullins, a doctor of exercise science at Youngstown State… Continue Reading Mill Creek aids those with mobility challenges

Mill Creek MetroParks Partners to bring New Recreational Opportunity to Wick Recreation Area

Mill Creek MetroParks is partnering with the Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to renovate the former ice skating rink at Wick Recreation Area into a street hockey rink, also known as Dek Hockey. The goal is to provide an additional 4-season form of recreation for… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Partners to bring New Recreational Opportunity to Wick Recreation Area

Mill Creek Golf Course Cart Staging Area Project is Set to Begin

The golf cart staging area capital improvement project is set to begin next week at the Mill Creek Golf Course. The project will include an expanded golf cart staging area in front of the Mill Creek Golf Course Fieldhouse which will feature a larger area to accommodate an additional 36 golf carts, pull carts and… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course Cart Staging Area Project is Set to Begin

Mill Creek Park announces big change to its ice rink

Mill Creek Park is teaming with the Youngstown Phantoms and the Pittsburgh Penguins to make the change Ice skating at the rink at Mill Creek Park’s Wick Recreation Area. Jan. 21, 2016   YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Changes are coming to Mill Creek Parks’ former ice skating rink at the Wick Recreation Area.Mill Creek MetroParks… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park announces big change to its ice rink

Road Closure

West Newport Drive in Mill Creek Park is closed for a road-improvement project. The project consists of improvements to West Newport from Canfield Road to the Hampton Drive entrance, according to a news release. Mill Creek MetroParks aims to improve storm-water drainage and road surface conditions. The project is expected to last about one month.… Continue Reading Road Closure

Roads in Mill Creek Park closing for repairs

West Newport Drive in Mill Creek Park is closing this week for a road improvement project.  The project will improve stormwater drainage and surface conditions between West Newport Drive from Canfield Road to the Hampton Drive entrance.  It will also include curbing repair, shoulder grading, and pavement planning.  The project is estimated to cost close… Continue Reading Roads in Mill Creek Park closing for repairs