Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

West Newport Drive to Temporarily Close for Improvement Project

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West Newport Drive in Mill Creek Park will be closing this week for a road improvement project. This project consists of improvements to West Newport Drive from Canfield Road (Route 62) to the Hampton Drive entrance. Items of construction within this project will improve stormwater drainage and surface conditions of the park drive. Improvements include… Continue Reading West Newport Drive to Temporarily Close for Improvement Project

“Blossom” Art Exhibit on display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens

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The Weller Gallery in the Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens presents “Blossom” by Youngstown artist, Daniel Rauschenbach. The exhibit features watercolor paintings which reflect the inspiration of blooms in Fellows Riverside Gardens and the plants throughout Mill Creek MetroParks. Rauschenbach creatively places the plants in vessels from old homes in the Youngstown area.… Continue Reading “Blossom” Art Exhibit on display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Mill Creek MetroParks making changes to improve facilities, sites

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Four years ago, Mill Creek MetroParks devised a strategic master plan, part of which included making improvements to the park itself. This year, that capital improvement plan finally began. A number of capital improvement projects have been going on throughout the summer and will continue to go on throughout the park. Aaron Young, executive director of… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks making changes to improve facilities, sites

MetroParks issues advisory on Lake Newport algae

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Mill Creek MetroParks is advising park visitors to avoid recreational activities on Lake Newport until further notice due to potentially-harmful algae in the lake. A MetroParks official said the issue was brought to staff members’ attention Tuesday. The park district has been in contact with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on the issue. View the… Continue Reading MetroParks issues advisory on Lake Newport algae

Algae on Mill Creek Park lakes to be tested to see if it’s harmful

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A large part of Mill Creek Park’s Lake Newport remains covered with thick green algae Wednesday night. Park officials say it’s a direct result of the warm, dry conditions we’ve had the past several weeks. An algal bloom covered about 20 percent of Lake Newport on Tuesday, confined to an area right up against the dam.… Continue Reading Algae on Mill Creek Park lakes to be tested to see if it’s harmful

Warm weather and drought sparks algae blooms in Mill Creek MetroPark

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Algae bloom in Lake Newport in Mill Creek MetroPark is covering between 20 and 25 percent of the lake. Officials from the Mahoning County District Board of Health said MetroParks officials noticed the significant growth Tuesday.  The spark in blooms is most likely because of the warm weather and drought across the Valley. It’s been… Continue Reading Warm weather and drought sparks algae blooms in Mill Creek MetroPark

Mill Creek Golf Course bunker restoration project to begin

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The Mill Creek Golf Course Bunker Restoration Capital Improvement Project is set to begin this week on the South Course.  The project will include the restoration of 36 bunkers and additional drainage work.  The South Course will be open for play during the restoration process but may be limited to nine hole play on a… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course bunker restoration project to begin

Mill Creek Golf Course Bunker Restoration Project Set to Begin

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The Mill Creek Golf Course Bunker Restoration Capital Improvement Project is set to begin this week on the South Course. The project will include the restoration of 36 bunkers and additional drainage work. The South Course will be open for play during the restoration process, but may be limited to 9 Hole play on a… Continue Reading Mill Creek Golf Course Bunker Restoration Project Set to Begin