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An improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, located along W. Calla Road in Beaver Township, will begin on Monday, Dec. 22. The project is designed to enhance public access, improve safety, and elevate the overall visitor experience.
The project work will include construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area.
During construction all parking areas, the observation platform, and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders. The project is expected to be completed within approximately thirty days.
This improvement project is funded at 75% through a successful Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund application.
About Mill Creek MetroParks
Mill Creek Park was established in 1891 by Volney Rogers as the first park district in Ohio. In 1989, the diverse lands now known as Mill Creek MetroParks officially became a metropolitan park district, providing visitors of all ages the opportunity to relish “the gem” of Mahoning County. From the casual visitor to the local explorer, Mill Creek MetroParks offers a natural escape and recreational activities for the enjoyment of all ages. The mission of Mill Creek MetroParks is to provide park, recreational, educational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission our objectives are to be responsive to community needs; to be environmentally sound; to be adaptable; and to be economically feasible.
To learn more about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit the park website or call 330.702.3000.
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n improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park in Beaver Township, formerly the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to begin on Monday, December 22.
The project will consist of the construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area. The project is expected to be completed in 30 days.
The project’s goal is to enhance public access, improve safety and elevate visitors’ experiences.
During the construction period, all parking areas, the observation platform and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders.
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/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffWatch the original clip at WFMJ.
Improvement project begins at George L. Fordyce Park in Mahoning Valley
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffAn improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, located along W. Calla Road in Beaver Township, will begin on Monday, Dec. 22. The project is designed to enhance public access, improve safety, and elevate the overall visitor experience.
The project work will include construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area.
During construction all parking areas, the observation platform, and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders. The project is expected to be completed within approximately thirty days.
This improvement project is funded at 75% through a successful Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund application.
About Mill Creek MetroParks
Mill Creek Park was established in 1891 by Volney Rogers as the first park district in Ohio. In 1989, the diverse lands now known as Mill Creek MetroParks officially became a metropolitan park district, providing visitors of all ages the opportunity to relish “the gem” of Mahoning County. From the casual visitor to the local explorer, Mill Creek MetroParks offers a natural escape and recreational activities for the enjoyment of all ages. The mission of Mill Creek MetroParks is to provide park, recreational, educational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission our objectives are to be responsive to community needs; to be environmentally sound; to be adaptable; and to be economically feasible.
To learn more about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit the park website or call 330.702.3000.
Read the original article at Mahoning Matters.
Improvement project to begin at George L. Fordyce Park Monday
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks Staffn improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park in Beaver Township, formerly the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to begin on Monday, December 22.
The project will consist of the construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area. The project is expected to be completed in 30 days.
The project’s goal is to enhance public access, improve safety and elevate visitors’ experiences.
During the construction period, all parking areas, the observation platform and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders.
Read the original article at WFMJ.