The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to announce the official opening dates for its golf facilities for the 2025 season. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to hitting the greens as the courses open in the coming weeks.
Opening dates may be adjusted due to weather. Tee times can be booked online at www.millcreekmetroparks.org or by calling the Golf Shop at 330-740-7112.
“The start of the golf season is always an exciting time, and we are thrilled to welcome golfers back to our courses,” said Brian Tolnar, PGA Director of Golf at Mill Creek MetroParks. “With the arrival of spring, we invite players of all skill levels to come out and enjoy a great season of golf.”
Mill Creek Golf Course, designed by Donald Ross, offers an exceptional experience with its two 18-hole championship courses, practice range, indoor player development center, pro shop, and Hole 55 Bar & Grille. The courses are known for their scenic beauty and challenging layouts, making them a premier destination for golfers in the region.
For more information, visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org or follow us on social media for updates throughout the season.
The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 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. A meeting of the Public Records Commission will be held prior to the Regular Board Meeting at 4:30 p.m., at the same location.
The three volleyball courts at Wick Recreation Area will be temporarily closed for maintenance work later this week into next.
According to a release from Mill Creek MetroParks, the three courts will be closed June 13-18 for maintenance work.
Large amounts of new sand will be added for improved play.
Other facilities in the recreation area include a dek hockey rink, golf course, tennis courts, batting cages, soccer fields, and more.
Wick Recreation Area hours are from 8 a.m. until sunset.
Read the original article at WKBN.
People who live in Springfield Township have a new place to experience nature.
Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation opened a forest property.
The 88-acre site offers hiking trails, a boardwalk, a fishing pier and views of the water.
It’s on Springfield Road just north of the I-76 bridge. This is the first Mill Creek MetroParks area in Springfield Township.
“Parks in general are obviously a benefit to the community. They improve quality of life, getting people out to appreciate natural features,” said Justin Rogers of the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation.
The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation paid for the improvements to the property.
Read the original article at WKBN.
Mill Creek Park MetroParks released a press statement about why Lanterman’s Mill has been closed since Friday.
Greg O’Neal, the mill’s manager for the last 11 years, died after suffering a severe cardiac event, according to the press release. O’Neal was transported from the mill Friday afternoon to a local hospital but later died.
The statement from Jaime Yohman, Community Engagement Director for the parks, said, “Greg will long be remembered as a fixture of Lanterman’s Mill where his dedication and passion for the MetroParks will be greatly missed by his colleagues and visitors alike.”
Lanterman’s Mill will reopen to the public on Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Read the original article at WFMJ.
Beginning on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, West Park Drive will be closed between Lily Pond Drive and West Glacier Drive to facilitate the Bears Den Run stream restoration project. This project includes stream restoration along the channel of the Bears Den Run tributary and work within the historic footprint of Mirror Pond.
This project is anticipated to be completed within 10 days. In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly.
A group of Youngstown State University students took part in a project Thursday along Mill Creek MetroParks’ Collier Preserve to plant 1,650 trees to create a mini forest.
The project along Western Reserve Road near New Buffalo Road is being carried out by the YSU Legacy Forest committee, which bought the trees. It aims to plant 1,650 trees at the site.
One goal of the project is to remove carbon from the air, said Lauren Schroeder, who is part of the committee.
Another goal is to plant one tree for every incoming freshman student at YSU this academic year.
The Arbor Day Foundation paid for the trees.
This is the second year the trees have been planted on the site.
Nine species of trees were planted, said Nick Derico, natural resources manager for the MetroParks.
The Mill Creeks MetroParks Foundation bought the tubes and stakes for the project, which is expected to continue for at least one more year, Derico said. The tubes will protect the
trees for about 10 years and stop them from being damaged by wildlife, such as deer.
The YSU Legacy Forest Project also seeks to increase awareness of climate warming and its consequences. The group is supported by the Mahoning County Land Bank, Arbor Day Foundation, the YSU Foundation, and YSU.
Read the original article at The Vindicator.
A long-running tradition returned to the Valley on Saturday — the annual Christmas at the Mill.
Craft vendors, food trucks and lots of music could be heard at Lanterman’s Mill.
The community donated mittens, scarves, hats and gloves to hang on the Giving Tree. All the items will be donated to a local charity.
“It is all about community and its gathering time, people are home with their families to celebrate the holiday then to continue that celebration through the whole weekend,” said Lynn Zocolo with Mill Creek MetroParks.
Santa also made a visit from the North Pole.
Read the original article at WYTV.