Notice of October Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

As a reminder, all weapons are prohibited inside Mill Creek MetroParks facilities. All members of the public attending the meetings will be required to pass through a metal detection device as part of MetroParks safety procedures.

Mill Creek MetroParks Presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 20, 2024 until 8:00 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown). This free event is open to the public. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., families can take part in the wonders of the fall season as they walk along the pumpkin-lined paths as the day turns to night. Be sure to visit Scarecrow Row located along the Gardens Trail Loop on the east side of the Kidston Pavilion. Scarecrow Row features various scarecrows dressed and decorated by local area organizations and will be on display from dawn to dusk now through October 31, 2024. During the evening, families can also enjoy live entertainment by The Shoe Shine Boys and children’s activities located in the Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion. Refreshments by Kravitz’s Garden Café and Mill Creek MetroParks branded merchandise will be available for purchase at the event.

Free parking will be available on-site and in nearby lots. Price Road will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., join us for a family-friendly, public pumpkin carving. The finished pumpkins will be displayed during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. The outdoor carving area will be located under the large white tent in the back north end of the parking lot beside the Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied or feel free to bring your own carving tools. Carving will continue while pumpkin supplies last. Carved pumpkins cannot be taken with you before, during, or after the event – they are to be displayed at Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead. Pumpkin Carving is free and open to all ages.

For questions and more information, please call 330.740.7107 or visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Closures for Youngstown Peace Race

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The following will be closed to vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians, and public from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, for the Youngstown Peace Race:

Tod Avenue
Weaver Road
Price Road
Calvary Run Drive
Milton Ave. (at Calvary Run Drive intersection)
West Glacier Drive
West Drive
West Cohasset Drive
Cascade Road (High Drive)
Valley Drive (entrance at E. Park Drive)
East Park Drive
Chestnut Hill Drive
West Newport Drive
Old Mill Drive
Lanterman’s Mill
East Newport Drive
Kreider’s Entrance

Always use caution when driving on park roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures for Cross Country Event

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A cross country event will be hosted at the MetroParks Farm on Saturday, September 28, 2024. During the event, the following MetroParks Farm facilities will be closed from dawn to mid-afternoon:

 

MetroParks Bikeway (closed between Leffingwell Road and Route 446)

MetroParks Farm Parking Lot

MetroParks Farm Bikeway Spur Trail

Disc Golf Courses

Mindy Henning Hiking Trail

Animal Barns

Archery Range

Natural Playground

Recycling Area

 

Parking lot access will be maintained for cross country event related personnel and private rentals only.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wick Recreation Center located at James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion (GPS Coordinates: 40.9735048, -80.6786569) located in Beaver Township.

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures for Cross Country Event

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A cross country event will be hosted at the MetroParks Farm on Saturday, September 21, 2024. During the event, public access to the following MetroParks Farm facilities will be prohibited from dawn to mid-afternoon:

MetroParks Bikeway (closed between Leffingwell Road and Route 446)

MetroParks Farm Parking Lot

MetroParks Farm Bikeway Spur Trail

Disc Golf Courses

Mindy Henning Hiking Trail

Animal Barns

Archery Range

Natural Playground

Recycling Area

Parking lot access will be maintained for cross country event related personnel and private rentals only.

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

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The following will be closed to vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians, and public from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, September 22, 2024, for the Youngstown Half Marathon and Relay, 5K, and Kids Fun Run:

East Cohasset Drive

Cascade Road

West Valley Drive

East Park Drive

Old Mill Drive

East Newport Drive

Kreider’s Entrance

West Newport Drive

East Golf Drive & parking areas both at Route 224 and Shields Road

West Golf Drive from the Mill Creek Golf Course Parking Lot north to Shields Road

Lanterman’s Mill

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Notice of September Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Stitt Pavilion located on West Golf Dr. in Boardman (GPS Coordinates: +41.042166, -80.688019).