Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek MetroParks closing parking lots for repairs

Several parking lots in Mill Creek will be closed on Wednesday for asphalt sealings.  The following lots will be closed for several days: Lanterman’s Mill, Newport Wetlands, Davies Wetland Trail, and East Golf Bike & Hike (Shields Road Parking Lots). The Mill Creek Marketing Manager advised that several minor lots along East and West Newport Drive… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks closing parking lots for repairs

Mill Creek Park Board gives director contract extension, raise

With two-and-a-half years still left on Executive Director Aaron Young’s contract, a majority of Mill Creek MetroParks Commissioners decided to give him a three-year extension and a raise. The vote came Monday after an executive session but was not made public until Wednesday by way of a statement from the commissioners. WKBN 27 First News… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park Board gives director contract extension, raise

Mill Creek Park Executive Director gets 3-year extension

Embattled Mill Creeks Metro Parks Executive Director Aaron Young is holding on to his position for another three years. Mill Creek’s Park Board approved the extension on Monday with a 4-1 vote. Young will receive a raise, as well, and is now on track to make $97,000 this year. His salary jumps from $92,000 to… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park Executive Director gets 3-year extension

MetroParks board grants Aaron Young raises of 5, 3 and 3 percent

A three-year rollover contract and a pay increase was approved by the Mill Creek Metroparks Board of Directors Monday for Executive Director Aaron Young. The new contract – when added to the remaining two years of his current contract – will keep him in his position through 2022. Along with the contract extension, Young will… Continue Reading MetroParks board grants Aaron Young raises of 5, 3 and 3 percent

Reptile & Amphibian Show to be held August 6 at MetroParks Farm

Have you ever wondered what a tortoise eats? Have you ever seen a Tegu? Are you curious about snakes and salamanders? Mill Creek MetroParks presents the Reptile & Amphibian Show Sunday, August 6 from 11 am – 4 pm at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Bring the whole family to the Reptile & Amphibian Show… Continue Reading Reptile & Amphibian Show to be held August 6 at MetroParks Farm

Mill Creek MetroParks Veggie Gardens Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Where can children get their hands dirty and have good clean fun? At the Children’s Vegetable Gardening Program, that’s where! The Children’s Vegetable Gardening Program (Veggie Gardens) at Mill Creek MetroParks is growing gardeners and smiles all summer long! Celebrating 25 years of growing gardeners, vegetables and smiles, Veggie Gardens (as it is affectionately called)… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Veggie Gardens Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Mill Creek MetroParks Parking Lot Closures

Multiple parking lots and asphalt surfaces throughout Mill Creek Park will be temporarily closed for the MetroParks annual asphalt sealing and preventive maintenance project. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Lots will be closed for several days and will reopen once vehicular traffic is permitted. Several of the prominent lots… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Parking Lot Closures

Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting

The Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 6:30 pm at the MetroParks Farm. The only agenda item is Executive Session, to discuss pending or imminent court action, and to consider the appointment, employment, discipline, or compensation of public employees.

Two reports set future plans for geese population at Mill Creek

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Last week, two reports were issued examining geese overpopulation in Mill Creek Park, which has been a problem for three years now, ever since 240 of them were rounded up and killed. Both reports will be used to determine future park policy. AUDUBON CANADA GOOSE REPORT FOR MILL CREEK PARK USDA-WS… Continue Reading Two reports set future plans for geese population at Mill Creek