Closures Scheduled in Mill Creek Park for Panerathon 2026 Event

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On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Mill Creek MetroParks will welcome the annual Panerathon 10K and 2-Mile Walk/Run, an inspiring community event that brings together thousands of participants. To safely accommodate the race, the following roads, drives, and facilities within the MetroParks will be closed to all visitors, vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

  • Volney Rogers Recreation Area
  • East Glacier Drive
  • Memorial Hill Drive
  • Robinson Hill Drive
  • Old Furnace Road (along Pioneer Pavilion)
  • East Cohasset Hike & Bike Trail

Access to Ford Nature Center will be available via Glenwood Avenue via Volney Road.

The MetroParks is proud to host this impactful event that promotes wellness, brings the community together, and raises funds for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We encourage park visitors to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or park destinations during this time.

Notice of Board of Park Commissioners August Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, 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.

D.D. and Velma Davis Center & Fellows Riverside Gardens to Close Early for Annual Summer Garden Party

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The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park will be closed to the public beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support Fellows Riverside Gardens and is hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.

The Davis Center and Gardens will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 1, 2026 during normal operating hours. For more information, please call 330.740.7116.

 

 

 

 

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Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting

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A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is to discuss Board Governance, no decisions will be made.

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.

Notice of Board of Park Commissioners July Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, 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. A meeting of the Public Records Commission will be held prior to the Regular Board Meeting at 4:30 p.m., at the same location.

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.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

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The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.

Notice of Board of Park Commissioners June Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, 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.

Cancellation of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks meeting scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.