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Mill Creek Park extends cancellations, closures into 2021

In support of the recommendations from the Governor’s office, the Ohio Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control, Mill Creek Park is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rental until the January 2021 board meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021.

The extended cancellations and closures is in regard to the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees, volunteers and visitors.

In the event a registration fee or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed.

The following Mill Creek MetroParks locations will be closed to the public through January 11,2021:

  • MetroParks Farm Education Building and Animal Barns (seasonal)
  • D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center
  • All Reservable Pavilions, Cabins & Shelters
  • Yellow Creek Lodge
  • Lanterman’s Mill (seasonal)
  • Administration Office
  • Wet Playground at Wick Recreation Area and Spray Basin at Scholl Recreation Area (seasonal)
  • Lake Newport & Lake Glacier Boathouses (seasonal)

Various Mill Creek MetroParks outdoor locations will remain open and available for use, including:

  • Mill Creek Park
  • Fellows Riverside Gardens
  • Sebring Woods
  • The MetroParks Bikeway
  • Mill Creek Golf Course (seasonal)
  • Wick Par-3 (seasonal
  • MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course
  • All Nature Preserves and Sanctuaries

The MetroParks urges all visitors to continue following all guidelines from state and local health officials, such as staying home if sick or exhibiting symptoms, maintaining at least six feet apart from other visitors, avoiding congregating in large groups and bypass busy areas, practicing good hygiene by washing hands often and carrying hand sanitizer, as well as suggesting non-use of items such as handrails, park benches and other areas frequently touched to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Full article at wkbn.com

Mill Creek cancels events into 2021

Mill Creek MetroParks announced the cancellations of all scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals until January 2021 in response to COVID-19.

In addition to the cancellations, locations throughout the park system will be closed through Jan. 11, 2021, which is the park’s scheduled board meeting for that month.

Those closed locations include MetroParks Farm Education Building and animal barns; D.D. and Velma Davis Education and visitors center; all reserveable pavilions, cabins and shelters; Yellow Creek Lodge; Landerman’s Mill; the administration office; the wet playground at Wick Recreation Area and spray basin at Scholl Recreation Area; and Lake Newport and Lake Glacier boathouses.

Some outdoor locations will remain open, including Fellows Riverside Gardens; Sebring Woods; the MetroParks Bikeway; Mill Creek Golf Course; Wick Par-3; MetroParks Farm Disc golf course; and all of the nature preserves and sanctuaries.

Large groups are encouraged not to congregate at the park, and social distancing is strongly urged. Park officials are also advising that those in the park do not use handrails, park benches and other highly used areas to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Full article at tribtoday.com

Mill Creek MetroParks extends cancellations and closures into 2021

Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellation of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals until the Jan. 11, 2021, board meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If a registration or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed.

The following MetroParks locations will be closed to the public through January 11:

  • MetroParks Farm Education Building and animal barns (seasonal);
  • D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center;
  • All reservable pavilions, cabins and shelters;
  • Yellow Creek Lodge;
  • Lanterman’s Mill (seasonal);
  • Administration Office;
  • Wet playground at Wick Recreation Area and spray basin at Scholl Recreation Area (seasonal);
  • Lake Newport and Lake Glacier boathouses (seasonal).

Various Mill Creek MetroParks outdoor locations will be remain open and available for use, including Mill Creek Park, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Sebring Woods, The MetroParks Bikeway, Mill Creek Golf Course (seasonal), Wick Par-3 (seasonal), MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course and all nature preserves and sanctuaries.

The MetroParks urges visitors to continue following all guidelines from state and local health officials, such as staying home if sick or exhibiting symptoms, maintaining at least 6 feet apart from other visitors, avoiding congregating in large groups and bypassing busy areas, practicing good hygiene by washing hands often and carrying hand sanitizer. Visitors also are urged not to use handrails and park benches, and to avoid other areas that are frequently touched.

Full article at mahoningmatters.com