Drive Closure for Old Orchard Bridge Improvements

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Starting the week of Monday, August 23, 2021, Old Orchard Bridge (PID#111316) on Chestnut Hill Drive in Mill Creek Park will be closed for bridge and drive improvements. Work will include replacement of the existing bridge railing and curb, waterproofing, new concrete sidewalk, resurfacing of bridge deck and drive approaches, and related items of construction. Chestnut Hill Pavilion will remain accessible from High Drive (near the Scholl Recreation Area), but Chestnut Hill Drive from Canfield Road (US-62) to Chestnut Hill Pavilion will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Detour shall be Canfield Road, Bears Den Road and High Drive.

 

Work is expected to last approximately sixty (60) days, barring any inclement weather that would delay or prolong the anticipated project schedule.

 

Please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org for additional project information or contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000 with questions.

Notice of 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 9, 2021, at 6 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 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting

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The Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – Noon., in the Conference Room at the Administration Office on Rt. 46 in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is a Board Retreat to discuss Strategic Planning, no decisions will be made.

 

Fellows Riverside Gardens to Close for Summer Garden Party

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Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to the public beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. This event is hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. The Gardens will reopen to the public on Saturday morning, July 31, 2021. For more information, please call 330.740.7116.

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, July 15, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Pavilion. GPS coordinates for the meeting location are: +41.070382, -80.690256 and is accessible from either Bears Den Rd. or Canfield Rd. in Youngstown, Ohio.

Notice of 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 12, 2021, at 6 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 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 5:30 p.m., at the same location.

Wick Recreation Area Providing Family Summer Fun

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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.

Mill Creek Golf Course Closure for Private Event

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The Mill Creek Golf Course will be closed the morning of Saturday, July 3, 2021, due to a scheduled private event. Both North and South Courses will be closed. The Courses will reopen to the public at 3:00 pm on July 3,2021 and tee times can be made online or by calling the golf shop at 330.740.7112. The Driving Range and Wick Recreation Par-3 Course will be open for normal play during the day of the event.

 

Wick Recreation Par-3 Golf Course Closure

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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.

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, June 17, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Vickers Nature Preserve Pavilion located along Akron-Canfield Road (Route 224) in Ellsworth Township.