East Glacier Drive Paving and Guardrail

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Beginning Tuesday, October 31, 2023, East Glacier Drive in Mill Creek Park near Glenwood Avenue will be closed for infrastructure repair. Work will consist of minor earthwork, asphalt resurfacing, installation of a new guardrail, and miscellaneous related items.

The project is expected to last approximately thirty (30) days in total, barring any inclement weather that would delay or prolong the anticipated project schedule.

Access to East Glacier Drive from Orange Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, or High Street will not be available. Volney Rogers Field and lower parking lot will remain accessible from Memorial Hill Drive.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

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The following roads and areas will be closed to vehicular traffic, as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 22, 2023, for the Youngstown Half Marathon and Relay, 5K, and Kids Fun Run:

East Cohasset Drive

West Cohasset Drive

Cascade Road

Valley Drive

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

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 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 16, 2023, at 6:00 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.

Closures for Youngstown Peace Race

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The following drives/roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7:00 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, October 8, 2023, for the Youngstown Peace Race:

  • High Drive
  • Chestnut Hill Drive
  • East Park Drive
  • Valley Drive
  • West Cohasset Drive
  • Bears Den Drive
  • West Drive
  • West Glacier Drive
  • Price Road
  • Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens

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.

“John Fire – Images of Nature” to be on Display in Weller Gallery

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents John Fire-Images of Nature featuring landscape and nature photography by photographer John Fire. “Although I’ve been fascinated with all types of photography since my childhood and have owned several cameras for most of my adult life, including having my own darkroom, my passion for landscape and nature photography really exploded around ten years ago. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel throughout the United States photographing many of the amazing sites that our country has to offer. I’ve also realized that you don’t have to go far from home to capture a beautiful image and that one can be created as close as your backyard if the lighting is right and your imagination is willing, says Fire.”

In 2022, Fire’s work was featured at the Regional Photographers Gallery. In addition, he has won awards at the Butler Institute of American Art, Trumbull Art Gallery, Canfield Fair, Davis YMCA, Soap Gallery, and Mill Creek Metro Parks’ Nature Photography Exhibit.

This free exhibit is on display October 8 – December 31, 2023, in the Weller Gallery located inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, during normal operating hours of Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays. A Meet the Photographer session will take place on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

For more information on this exhibit please visit or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 15, 2023 until 8:00 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown). This free event is open to the public and sponsored by 21 WFMJ/WBCB. 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 near the Margaret Cushwa Education Building. Scarecrow Row features various scarecrows dressed and decorated by local area non-profit organizations. During the evening, families can also enjoy live entertainment by The Shoe Shine Boys and children’s activities by the MetroParks education staff. 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. Additional parking will be available at Wick Recreation Area, (1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown) with a limitedtrolley shuttle service to and from Fellows Riverside Gardens. Wait times for the trolley shuttle service may be lengthy.

On Friday, October 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., join us for family-friendly pumpkin carving. The finished pumpkins will be displayed during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. The outdoor carving area will be located in the back North section of the parking lot 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 the Pumpkin Walk event. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead. Pumpkin Carving is free and open to the public of all ages.

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 18, 2023, at 6:00 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, September 14, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Observation Deck, 2650 W. Calla Rd, Beaver Township.

Mill Creek MetroParks Closures

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The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Sunday, August 27, 2023 for the Panerathon:

  • Price Road
  • Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens
  • West Glacier Drive
  • West Drive
  • Slippery Rock Bridge
  • Bottom of Birch Hill Drive to West Drive (access to Birch Hill Cabin and Lily Pond from McCollum & Wilkinson)

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.

The AJGA Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course Continues to Build Financial Success for Mahoning Valley

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The Mercy Health Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior All-Star Event and AJGA Preview Events took place the week of June 19, 2023, at Mill Creek Golf Course. The tournaments hosted 356 junior competitors, including six junior players who earned their spot in a Sunday regional qualifier event for the Junior All Star with a field of 156 players. Over 100+ volunteers, 40+ college coaches from all over the United States, and 24 staff and interns from the AJGA were also in attendance at the 2023 tournament.

The 2023 AJGA tournament set a new financial record of $436,087.02 in economic impact for the Mahoning Valley and a total of $2,663,578.00 in economic windfall since its inception in 2016. This impact includes lodging for families and AJGA representatives, rental cars, dining, and entertainment spending. In addition, a $7,200.00 donation was made between the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation and the AJGA Ace Grant which came from monies raised for the AJGA tournament and Junior-Amateur event held on the Monday prior to the main event. To date, the AJGA event has raised over $67,150.00 for local charities and has represented players from all 50 states as well as 37 different countries.

Many thanks to the Title Sponsor Mercy Health Foundation and Presenting Sponsors which included the Mahoning County Convention & Visitor Bureau, Farmers Trust Company, Fox Sports, Meridian Healthcare, Huntington Bank, Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Shark Ninja, Taylor Made Golf, TransAmerica and Youngstown Live as well as multiple local companies/businesses that were hole partners throughout the event week.
Abigail Lin of Folsom, California was the female champion coming in at one under par (209) and William Chang from Danville, California was the male champion with a score of two under par (208) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation AJGA Junior All Star Tournament.

Sohia Lu from Rancho Palos Verdes, California was the female champion coming in at even par (140) and Julian Sinishtaj of Macomb, Michigan was the male champion with a score of even par (140) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation AJGA Junior Preview Tournament.

Mill Creek Golf Course would like to thank all the spectators who attended the event as well as media partners YSN, WFMJ, WKBN, 1240 WBBW, 570 WKBN, Tribune Chronicle, and The Vindicator for their coverage during the week.