Mill Creek MetroParks will be opening two of its golf courses on Saturday.
Both the north and south courses will be open with adjusted hours — weekends from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and weekdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Wick Par-3 course will open on May 11 with the adjusted hours of Mondays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Social distancing must be practiced and only one golfer is allowed per cart.
Flags will remain in the hole and putt stoppers will be put in each hole.
CLICK HERE for more guidelines to follow before heading out to Mill Creek to golf.
The golf courses are one of the only Mill Creek activities/locations open right now, along with:
Mill Creek Park
Fellows Riverside Gardens
MetroParks Bikeway
James L. Wick Recreation Area
Scholl Recreation Area
Yellow Creek Park
Walking trails
Disc golf course
All nature preserves
The following locations will be closed through May 18:
MetroParks Farm Education Building and animal barns
D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center
All pavilions, cabins and reservable shelters
Yellow Creek Lodge
Lanterman’s Mill
Wick Warming House
Administration office
All basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts and ball fields
Dek Hockey Rink – located at Wick Recreation Area
All previously scheduled programs, events, rentals or lectures have been canceled, and that cancellation deadline has now been extended through May 30. Refunds are available.
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Effective Friday, May 1, 2020 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic:
High Drive, between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive
Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and High Drive
Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue
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.
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A road inside Mill Creek MetroParks is closed after the pavement began to crack and fall away.
East Newport Drive between Newport Drive and the boat launch is closed.
Cones were set up blocking the road.
According to park officials, a slope failure caused the damage.
The road will be closed while the extensive repair project is completed.
To maintain use of and access to the East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive between the Boat Launch and Kiwatha Drive has been opened to two-way vehicular traffic.
For the duration of the drive repair project, vehicles are temporarily permitted to drive southbound on East Newport Drive from Kiwatha Drive to the Boat Launch. All park patrons are encouraged to be safe, patient, and adhere to the new circulation patterns in this area.
A completion date has yet to be established for the drive repair project, closures and detours.
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Mill Creek Park reopening golf courses but extending closures for other activities
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks will be opening two of its golf courses on Saturday.
Both the north and south courses will be open with adjusted hours — weekends from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and weekdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Wick Par-3 course will open on May 11 with the adjusted hours of Mondays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Social distancing must be practiced and only one golfer is allowed per cart.
Flags will remain in the hole and putt stoppers will be put in each hole.
CLICK HERE for more guidelines to follow before heading out to Mill Creek to golf.
The golf courses are one of the only Mill Creek activities/locations open right now, along with:
The following locations will be closed through May 18:
All previously scheduled programs, events, rentals or lectures have been canceled, and that cancellation deadline has now been extended through May 30. Refunds are available.
View full article at WKBN
Mill Creek MetroParks to Open Roads Closed During Winter Season
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffEffective Friday, May 1, 2020 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic:
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.
Broken pavement closes road in Mill Creek MetroParks
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA road inside Mill Creek MetroParks is closed after the pavement began to crack and fall away.
East Newport Drive between Newport Drive and the boat launch is closed.
Cones were set up blocking the road.
According to park officials, a slope failure caused the damage.
The road will be closed while the extensive repair project is completed.
To maintain use of and access to the East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive between the Boat Launch and Kiwatha Drive has been opened to two-way vehicular traffic.
For the duration of the drive repair project, vehicles are temporarily permitted to drive southbound on East Newport Drive from Kiwatha Drive to the Boat Launch. All park patrons are encouraged to be safe, patient, and adhere to the new circulation patterns in this area.
A completion date has yet to be established for the drive repair project, closures and detours.