Mill Creek MetroParks Closures – Panerathon 2024

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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 25, 2024 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.

MetroParks Bikeway Improvements

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Beginning Thursday, August 15, 2024, the MetroParks Bikeway between Kirk Road and New Road, including the Fox Chase Spur Trail, will be closed for improvements and resurfacing. Work will include removing existing asphalt, resurfacing the trail with new asphalt, furnishing and placing topsoil and compacted aggregate along shoulders, and any incidental items of work as required for the project.

Completion of the project is anticipated to take approximately two weeks. Inclement weather may delay the progress and subsequent completion of the project.

Closures for Drive Resurfacing Project

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Beginning Monday, August 12, 2024, the following drives in Mill Creek Park will be closed for resurfacing: Valley Drive, West Cohasset Drive, and Lily Pond Drive. Valley Drive will be closed between the Suspension Bridge and High Drive with access to the Flats remaining open. These park drives will be closed to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic throughout the duration of the project Birch Hill Cabin along Lily Pond Drive will remain accessible throughout the project.

 

The drive improvement project consists of planing and patching of the existing asphalt surface, installation of new asphalt pavement, new pavement markings, and new aggregate shoulders along the drives, along with incidental construction activities. Completion of the project is anticipated to take approximately two weeks. Inclement weather may delay the progress and subsequent completion of the project.

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 12, 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.

Early Closure for 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 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, 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, July 27, 2024 during normal operating hours. For more information, please call 330.740.7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Presents “Bug Day” at Ford Nature Center

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents “Bug Day” at Ford Nature Center (840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown) on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free, family friendly event will include live bug exhibits, including “The BugMan”, Mark Berman, from Columbus, Ohio; Orin McMonigle, author of dozens of books on insects; Katie Shipka, butterfly exhibit; and Don Kovach, the local “Bee-Manager.” Other fun activities will include gentle and respectful bug-catching and release, bug crafts, a bug tattoo station, and a “Bad Bug” Forest Walk. Snacks, a framed photo at the bug-themed photo booth, and trolley rides will be available for purchase (cash only).

For those who want an even more close-up bug-experience, there will be a private BugMan Stage Show taking place prior to the Bug Day event beginning at 10:00 a.m. This private show will feature The BugMan’s original up-close videos and live bug demonstrations. It is an entertaining, informative, up-close, and personal presentation that is sure to wow both children and adults. Class size is limited. Registration of $15.00 per person is required for the stage show and can be made online at https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/2059/ or by calling 330.740.7107 ext. 129.

Limited parking is free on-site with additional, limited parking available at Pioneer Pavilion and Slippery Rock Pavilion. For more information on this event, please call 330.740.7107 or visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Launches Mobile App

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Mill Creek MetroParks visitors now have a new way to access information on the entire park system including facilities, points of interest, trails and more from their mobile devices. Using the OuterSpatial platform, the new mobile application is free and available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app includes offline mapping and navigation allowing users continued access even without a cell phone signal.

Visitors can use the app to:
• Plan a visit and make the most of the visit
• Navigate while on trails
• Discover new places
• Locate parking, restrooms, picnic areas, and other park amenities
• Access information about ecological, geological, and historical points of interest
• Receive notifications about hazards, closures, and other timely information
• Special event information
• Share experiences and photos and connect with others who love the outdoors
• Report conditions, hazards, and incidents at visited locations

“The new mobile app provides users with the ability to easily access park information and navigation at their fingertips. The app is another resource for visitors to use in helping to guide them with planning and improving their visit,” said Jaime Yohman, Mill Creek MetroParks Community Engagement Director. “It’s a tool users can also rely on while in the park for accurate, up-to-date information on trails, closures, and recreation information throughout the MetroParks.”

To download the free app, visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org/mobile-app/

Mill Creek Interceptor Project

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As part of the City of Youngstown’s ongoing project to eliminate combined sanitary overflows in Mill Creek Park, soil boring equipment will be onsite and operating in Mill Creek Park beginning Monday, June 17, 2024. Under the direction of ms Consultants subcontractors will be performing site work throughout the northern section of Mill Creek Park. Park drives and facilities will remain open during the work. This phase of work is expected to last 3-4 weeks.

In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly.

Notice of 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 10, 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 Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Ford Nature Center Education Building – Classroom A, located at 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.