Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Weller Gallery hosts Doug McLarty exhibit

The Weller Gallery in the Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens presents “Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom” by artist Doug McLarty. This free exhibit is displayed now through Sept. 17. An opportunity to meet and visit with McLarty will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. His nature-based images make use of… Continue Reading Weller Gallery hosts Doug McLarty exhibit

Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

The Community Engagement Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks, will meet on Friday, August 4, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in McMahon Hall at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The Nature Education and Wildlife Standing Committees to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks, will meet jointly on… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings

“Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom” Art Exhibit Displayed in Weller Gallery

The Weller Gallery in the Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens presents “Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom” by artist, Doug McLarty. His nature based images make use of intricate and often whimsical botanical designs along with unusual material combinations to help us discover and appreciate the richness of nature’s diversity. McLarty uses digital scanning… Continue Reading “Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom” Art Exhibit Displayed in Weller Gallery

Financial impact from the 2017 AJGA Junior All-Star Tournament

The official financial impact numbers are in from the 2017 Mill Creek Foundation AJGA Junior All-Star Tournament. The event had total economic impact of $355,219.00 in 2017 and $713,297.00 over the past two years for the Mahoning Valley. In addition, it raised over $20,000.00+ for local charities.   “We’re excited to be a part of… Continue Reading Financial impact from the 2017 AJGA Junior All-Star Tournament

Section of Mill Creek Park hiking trail will close for improvement project

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A section of one of Mill Creek Park’s hiking and biking trails will be temporarily closed for construction. The East Cohasset Bike and Hike Trail — mainly the northern 1.07 miles of the trail, from the Ottawa Drive entrance to Old Furnace Road — is expected to close early August and… Continue Reading Section of Mill Creek Park hiking trail will close for improvement project

Section of Mill Creek Park hiking trail will close for improvement project

The project will improve storm-water drainage and surfacing along the trail YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A section of one of Mill Creek Park’s hiking and biking trails will be temporarily closed for construction. The East Cohasset Bike and Hike Trail — mainly the northern 1.07 miles of the trail, from the Ottawa Drive entrance to… Continue Reading Section of Mill Creek Park hiking trail will close for improvement project

Fellows Riverside Gardens closed for Annual Summer Garden Party

Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to the public beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 28 for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. This event is hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. The Gardens will reopen to the public on Saturday morning, July 29. For more information call… Continue Reading Fellows Riverside Gardens closed for Annual Summer Garden Party

Completion of Capital Improvement Project at Hitchcock Woods

As part of the MetroParks’ ongoing capital improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks’ is pleased to announce the completion of several site enhancements at the Hitchcock Woods facility in Boardman Township. These improvements primarily include the installation of an aggregate parking lot on Hitchcock Road (across from Deerpath Drive) and the completion of a 1.4 mile… Continue Reading Completion of Capital Improvement Project at Hitchcock Woods

Mill Creek MetroParks East Cohasset Improvement Project to begin in Early August

Mill Creek MetroParks is expected to begin the East Cohasset Improvement Project in early August 2017 with a completion date by the end of October. The East Cohasset Bike & Hike Trail in Mill Creek Park (the northerly 1.07 miles of trail, from the Ottawa Entrance to Old Furnace Road) will be closed for public… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks East Cohasset Improvement Project to begin in Early August