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Mill Creek MetroParks introduces mobile app

Mill Creek MetroParks visitors now have a new way to access information on the entire park system.

The information will be available on the “OuterSpatial: Get Outside” app. According to its description, the app “connects you with other like-minded adventurers and the organizations that protect and manage your favorite outdoor places.”

Details on Mill Creek MetroParks facilities, points of interest, trails and more will be available, a release from the park states. The app also includes offline mapping and navigation allowing users continued access even without a cell phone signal.

Visitors can use the app to:

  • Plan a visit
  • Navigate while on trails
  • Discover new places
  • Locate parking, restrooms, picnic areas and other park amenities
  • Access information about ecological, geological and historical points of interest
  • Receive notifications about hazards, closures and other timely information
  • Receive special event information
  • Share experiences and photos and connect with others who love the outdoors
  • Report conditions, hazards and incidents at visited locations

Read the original article at WKBN.

Mill Creek MetroParks Launches Mobile App

Mill Creek MetroParks visitors now have a new way to access information on the entire park system including facilities, points of interest, trails and more from their mobile devices. Using the OuterSpatial platform, the new mobile application is free and available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app includes offline mapping and navigation allowing users continued access even without a cell phone signal.

Visitors can use the app to:
• Plan a visit and make the most of the visit
• Navigate while on trails
• Discover new places
• Locate parking, restrooms, picnic areas, and other park amenities
• Access information about ecological, geological, and historical points of interest
• Receive notifications about hazards, closures, and other timely information
• Special event information
• Share experiences and photos and connect with others who love the outdoors
• Report conditions, hazards, and incidents at visited locations

“The new mobile app provides users with the ability to easily access park information and navigation at their fingertips. The app is another resource for visitors to use in helping to guide them with planning and improving their visit,” said Jaime Yohman, Mill Creek MetroParks Community Engagement Director. “It’s a tool users can also rely on while in the park for accurate, up-to-date information on trails, closures, and recreation information throughout the MetroParks.”

To download the free app, visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org/mobile-app/

Boardman Subaru donates to Mill Creek

Officials at Boardman Subaru today will donate $5,000 to Mill Creek MetroParks as part of the automaker’s “Subaru Loves Earth” initiative to plant a tree for every vehicle sold in April.

During the month, $25 was donated for each vehicle sold up to $5,000. The park system plants a tree for every $25 donated, which in this case is 200 trees.

This year is the third that the dealership, a certified Eco-Friendly Retailer since 2016, has partnered with Mill Creek MetroParks, bringing the total donation to $13,500.

Read the original article at The Vindicator.