Mill Creek MetroParks has teamed up with iHeart Radio, Mix 98.9 to provide the Live! at the Morley Concert Series at Wick Recreation Area. The summer evening concert series, held on the lawn at the Judge Morley Pavilion, runs on select dates through August 18, 2021. All performances are free and family friendly. For a complete concert schedule and band listings, visit https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/things-to-do/concerts/

In addition to the concerts, new for 2021, are Family Nights held at Wick Recreation Area. Beginning at 5:00 pm on July 28 and August 25, 2021, individuals and families can purchase a pass for unlimited golf on the Par-3 and unlimited swings in the batting cages along with the other free activities included at the facility such as tennis, volleyball, Dek Hockey, the wet playground, and more! End the evening with a free, family movie (July 28 – The Lion King, August 25 – Raya and the Last Dragon) beginning at dusk on a large screen at the Morley Pavilion. Passes can be purchased in person at Wick Recreation Area (1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown) or by calling 330.740.7114.

The Wick Recreation Par-3 Golf Course will be closed Monday, June 28, 2021 for a private outing. The Course will reopen to the public on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021, at 6 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. Guidelines and capacity limits recommended by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will apply. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

 

Mill Creek MetroParks, in accordance with the orders from the Governor’s Office, the Ohio Department of Public Health, the Mahoning County District Board of Health, and the Center for Disease Control regarding the COVID-19 virus, will begin a phased re-opening of programs, events, and facility rentals. All outdoor based recreation facilities, education programs, recreation leagues, and/or events will be opened to the public beginning Tuesday, April 13, 2021. All open-air shelters will be open for reservations on their normal seasonal schedule beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021, as well as visitation to the MetroParks Farm Animal Barns. All indoor related rental facilities, as well as all indoor based education & recreation programs and events, will begin to open to the public on Friday, May 7, 2021. All visitors will be required to follow the current orders and recommended guidelines with regards to mask wearing, social distancing and capacity limitations.

The following Mill Creek MetroParks locations will be open to the public effective May 7, 2021:

• MetroParks Farm Education Building
• D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center
• All Reservable Indoor Cabins & Shelters
• Yellow Creek Lodge
• Administration Office
• Lanterman’s Mill

Various Mill Creek MetroParks outdoor locations are currently open and available for use including Mill Creek Park, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Sebring Woods, The MetroParks Bikeway, Mill Creek Golf Course, Wick Par-3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course, and All Nature Preserves and Sanctuaries.

The MetroParks urges all visitors to continue following all guidelines from state and local health officials, such as staying home if sick or exhibiting symptoms, maintaining at least six feet apart from other visitors, avoiding congregating in groups of more than 10 individuals, practicing good hygiene by washing hands often and carrying hand sanitizer, as well as avoiding items such as handrails, park benches, and other areas frequently touched to continue in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Effective Friday, April 2, 2021 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic:

 

• High Drive, between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive
• Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and High Drive
• Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue

 

 

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.