There will be a number of road closures in Mill Creek MetroParks this weekend due to the YMCA Community Cup on Saturday and Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run on Sunday.

The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 from approximately 7 a.m. until noon for the YMCA Community Cup:
West Glacier Drive, West Drive, Bears Den Drive, New Cross Drive, Cross Drive, West Cohasset Drive, High Drive, Chestnut Hill Drive, East Park Drive, Valley Drive, East Glacier Drive, Memorial Hill Drive, and Robinson Hill Drive.

The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 from approximately 6 a.m. until noon for the Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run:
Bears Den Drive, Lily Pond Drive, West Drive, West Glacier Drive, Robinson Hill Drive, East Glacier Drive, Memorial Hill Drive, East Cohasset Drive, East Park Drive, Valley Drive, Old Mill Drive, East Newport Drive, Kreider’s Entrance, West Newport Drive, Chestnut Hill Drive, High Drive, West Cohasset Drive, Cross Drive, and New Cross Drive.

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 millcreekmetroparks.org.

The following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 6 – 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, for the YMCA Triathlon:

• Price Road
• West Glacier Drive
• West Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• New Cross Drive
• Cross Drive
• West Cohasset Drive
• High Drive
• Chestnut Hill Drive
• East Park Drive
• Valley Drive

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.

The following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until noon on Sunday, April 19, 2015 for the Casal’s 5K:

• Old Mill Drive
• Kreider’s Entrance
• West Newport Drive
• East Newport Drive
• Chestnut Hill Drive
• New Cross Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• Cross Drive
• West Drive

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.

Effective Monday, November 17, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter:

• Chestnut Hill Drive between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur
• High Drive between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive
• Calvary Run Drive between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue

When closed to vehicular traffic, these roads are available for recreational use for hiking, cross country skiing and sledding. Aside from recreational opportunities, benefits of winter road closures include cost savings associated with snow/ice removal as well as a reduction of negative environmental impacts from deicing salt. All roads will reopen in the spring when weather permits.

In the winter months, snow and ice can create slippery roadway conditions. Roads with limited shoulders, lack of guardrails and steep grades can become increasingly hazardous for motorists. Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330.702.3000.