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Newport Wetlands to see facilities upgrade

Visitors of the Newport Wetlands will soon have new restroom facilities, a release from Mill Creek MetroParks states.

Beginning next week, the current restrooms located at the Newport Wetlands in Mill Creek Park will be closed for demolition. They will be replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom.

The anticipated project duration — including all excavation, installation and construction — is approximately three weeks. Access to the adjacent parking lot and Davies Wetland Trail will be maintained throughout the project.

Read the original article at WKBN.

Newport Wetlands Comfort Stations Closed for Improvements

Beginning the week of February 5, 2024, the two existing comfort stations located at the Newport Wetlands in Mill Creek Park will be closed. These existing comfort stations will be demolished and replaced with a new, prefabricated concrete restroom. The anticipated project duration, including all excavation, installation, and construction activities, is approximately three weeks. Access to the adjacent parking lot and Davies Wetland Trail will be maintained throughout the project.

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

Visiting the new indoor player development center at Mill Creek Golf Course

Golf enthusiasts have a new place to hone their skills during the off-season while staying warm. The team at Mill Creek Golf Course Fieldhouse officially opened a indoor player development center that’s equipped with high-tech training tools.

In the new indoor development center, there are three bays with golf simulators and putting greens. Having an indoor facility allows the Mill Creek Golf Course to operate all year round. Golfers have access to a club fitting area and special events like the Calloway demonstrations at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 9 and April 6.

The Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation Golf Course Endowment funded part of the $700,000 redevelopment project. Golfers can check rates and book a tee time online or on the Trackman Golf app. Reservations are available for up to four players per bay. Customers aren’t allowed to bring in outside food or alcohol and no spiked golf shoes. The indoor center is located at 1 West Golf Drive in Boardman. It’ll be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. If you have questions, call 330-740-7112.

Read the original article at Mahoning Matters.