Mill Creek MetroParks Installs Pickleball Courts at Yellow Creek Park

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Mill Creek MetroParks has added two pickleball courts to the existing two tennis courts at Yellow Creek Park. The pickleball courts were added as part of a resurfacing project for the tennis and basketball courts at Yellow Creek Park, located at 17 Lowellville Rd., Struthers, Ohio 44471. These are the first pickleball courts in the MetroParks. The courts are open to the public without reservations and are available for use year-round from dawn to dusk. Equipment rental is not available.

Pickleball is a paddle sport played with a paddle and plastic ball that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2 million people play the sport. Many students play it in physical education classes in middle and high schools, and seniors enjoy the social aspects and the ability to stay active in towns and retirement communities. For more information about pickleball, visit the USA Pickleball Association’s website at usapa.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closure

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West Cohasset Drive in Mill Creek Park, from High Drive to Old Furnace Road, will be closed starting September 29 for approximately 2-3 weeks. A portion of the shoulder of West Cohasset Drive will be reconstructed. In addition, some storm drainage repairs will be accomplished. The water level of Lake Cohasset will be lowered for this project. The Flats and the Suspension Bridge will still be accessible during this project. For more information, call the MetroParks Administrative Office at 330.702.3000.

Author Doug Oster comes to Fellows Riverside Gardens

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Mill Creek MetroParks will host an evening with Doug Oster on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required.

Doug Oster, an Emmy Award-winning producer, television host, and writer, will share techniques on how to extend your garden season. Doug will discuss cool weather crops including root vegetables and greens, plant protection, harvesting and more. This lecture is sponsored in part by the John S. and Doris M. Andrews Memorial Lecture Series and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. For more information about this event or Mill Creek MetroParks, call 330.740.7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks hosts Sunset at the Farm

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Mill Creek MetroParks will host the annual Sunset at the Farm at the MetroParks Farm on Saturday, September 19 from 4:30 p.m. to sunset (approximately 7:30 p.m.). The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by WYTV.

Watch the sun set over the horizon and enjoy the late summer atmosphere at the MetroParks Farm. Enjoy folk music, roast marshmallows over the campfire, explore the animal barns and a corn maze, taste homemade cider and apple butter, play old-time games, take a hayride and more. Most activities are free; some activities such as pony rides, face painting, and refreshments will be available for a small fee.

Rain or shine; activities will be in barns or under cover if there is inclement weather.

Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway to undergo preventative maintenance

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Portions of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway will be periodically closed starting Tuesday, September 15 for approximately two weeks for a preventative maintenance project. While sections of the Bikeway are closed, adjacent support facilities (e.g. Kirk Road Trailhead, MetroParks Farm) will remain open and accessible for public use.

In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly. For more information about this project, call the MetroParks Administrative Office at 330.702.3000.

Notice of September Board Meeting

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at the Mill Creek Golf Course hospitality tent (1 West Golf Drive, Boardman, Ohio 44512). The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.

Mill Creek MetroParks holds Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents the third annual Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run on Sunday, September 13. This beautiful race begins and ends at the Wick Recreation Area (1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509) and winds through Mill Creek Park. Proceeds from the race benefit the Julianna Kurinka Children’s Play Area at the Wick Recreation Area. Awards will be given for the Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk according to appropriate age groups. Registration is available online prior to the race or on race day.

Green Cathedral is presented by Zim’s Max Freeze and sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB, National Healthcare Access, Sparkle Markets, Well-Being Collaborative of Ohio, and Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, Ltd. For more information, to view course map and course video, or to register, visit millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/things-to-do/green-cathedral/ or call 330.740.7107.

Fellows Riverside Gardens presents Vanishing Acts exhibit

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(Youngstown, Ohio) Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens presents Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat, a large outdoor exhibit on display now through October 31.Vanishing Acts takes a compelling look at the precarious plight of the world’s trees and what that means to our everyday lives. The self-guided exhibit begins at the D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and continues throughout the Gardens. Discovery backpacks with activities related to the exhibit and trees are available for families to check out at the Information Desk. Admission is free.

 The word “extinction” is closely associated with animals like polar bears and giant pandas, yet approximately 10% of known tree species are at risk of disappearing forever. This exhibit brings to light the importance of trees to our lives as food, fuel, timber, medicine, and more. Within an ecosystem, trees are integral foundations for habitat resources – food, shelter, space, etc. Loss of a tree species has a ripple effect on many other species. The exhibit highlights 15 threatened tree species, selected for their ability to show us the diversity of threats facing trees today, the global nature of tree extinction, and the range of threats that all trees may face one day.

 The exhibit was developed by the Morton Arboretum in partnership with the Global Trees Campaign and supported by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, the John and Doris Andrews Education Endowment, and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. For more information, visit millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330.740.7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks road closure

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Calvary Run Drive and the Lakeview Entrance in Mill Creek Park will be closed beginning Wednesday, August 26 for sanitary sewer repair work which will be completed by the City of Youngstown Public Works Department. This road will remain closed until the project is complete — approximately one week. For questions, please call 330.702.3000.

Notice of August Board Meeting – RESCHEDULED

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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been rescheduled for Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The meeting was moved due to Board member scheduling conflicts. The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.