Fellows Riverside Gardens Prepares for Spring Blooms
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Outside media coverage of Mill Creek MetroParks
Newport Wetlands to see facilities upgrade
Visitors of the Newport Wetlands will soon have new restroom facilities, a release from Mill Creek MetroParks states.
Beginning next week, the current restrooms located at the Newport Wetlands in Mill Creek Park will be closed for demolition. They will be replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom.
The anticipated project duration — including all excavation, installation and construction — is approximately three weeks. Access to the adjacent parking lot and Davies Wetland Trail will be maintained throughout the project.
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Visiting the new indoor player development center at Mill Creek Golf Course
Golf enthusiasts have a new place to hone their skills during the off-season while staying warm. The team at Mill Creek Golf Course Fieldhouse officially opened a indoor player development center that’s equipped with high-tech training tools.
In the new indoor development center, there are three bays with golf simulators and putting greens. Having an indoor facility allows the Mill Creek Golf Course to operate all year round. Golfers have access to a club fitting area and special events like the Calloway demonstrations at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 9 and April 6.
The Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation Golf Course Endowment funded part of the $700,000 redevelopment project. Golfers can check rates and book a tee time online or on the Trackman Golf app. Reservations are available for up to four players per bay. Customers aren’t allowed to bring in outside food or alcohol and no spiked golf shoes. The indoor center is located at 1 West Golf Drive in Boardman. It’ll be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. If you have questions, call 330-740-7112.
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‘A Brush with Nature’ to showcase local artists
A free exhibit coming to Mill Creek MetroParks will feature 31 local artists.
“A Brush with Nature” will showcase artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society (MVWS). The exhibit will feature works from artists who create with watercolor techniques. MVWS was founded in 1982 by eleven area artists to encourage local watercolor painters.
A Brush with Nature will be displayed from Jan. 26 through March 31 in the Weller Gallery at the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Normal operating hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. closed Mondays.
For more information on this exhibit visit MillcreekMetroparks.org or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at (330) 740-7116.
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Mill Creek MetroParks to debut exhibit from Mahoning Valley Water Color Society
Folks interested in looking at local budding artists while also admiring the area’s surrounding natural beauty will soon be able to.
Mill Creek MetroParks is presenting “A Brush with Nature,” which will showcase local artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor society (MVWS) at the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The exhibit is free and will be displayed on Jan. 26 through March 31 during normal operating hours.
A total of 31 artists that include a mix of beginners and professional artists who teach and show their work internationally.
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Improvements planned for Mill Creek MetroParks in 2024
Improvements planned for Mill Creek MetroParks in 2024.
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These Mill Creek projects just got approved
Mill Creek MetroParks board members approved this year’s capital improvement projects and budget during a Monday meeting.
Justin Rogers, director of Planning and Operations, laid out a detailed plan to improve the park roads, parking lots, trails and recreational facilities.
This includes creating a four-season outdoor restroom at Fellows Riverside Garden and Future Children’s Garden.
Rogers said a lot of the new projects are made possible through philanthropic funding.
“We’re improving resurfacing of the MetroParks Bikeway, hiking trails in Mill Creek Park and Hawkins Marsh, as well as Vickers Nature Reserve,” he said.
The indoor training facility at the golf course opened Monday and the Wick Recreation Center will open in a couple of months.
“It’s our responsibility to obviously ensure a positive visitor experience. That means addressing safety issues, improving accessibility for all types of users,” he said.
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Mill Creek MetroParks approves plans for infrastructure improvements
Mill Creek MetroParks is using their multi-million dollar capitol improvement budget to fix the 130-year plus park’s aging infrastructure.
Board members approved 4 million dollars to help improve safety and accessibility throughout the park.
The plan is to make improvements to driving and hiking trails, as well as update recreational areas.
The park is also using the money to get started on some exciting new programs for the new year.
“We hope to open up the Wick Recreation Center here in a couple months,” said Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations for Mill Creek MetroParks, “We have a new NCAA court that will open up this year, that will be YSU’s home court, so we’re happy about that.”
The park will also use parts of the 4 million dollar budget to build a pavilion in the Vickers Nature Preserve.
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FELLOWS RIVERSIDE GARDENS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
A Valley hot spot familiar to thousands for its array of flowers and plant life is ranked third best in the nation. Kaitlyn McCarthy tells us what’s putting Fellows Riverside Gardens in the spotlight and what else is in store for 2024.
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New improvements for Fellows Riverside Gardens
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