Sixteen Mill Creek MetroParks employees are feeling the effects of park cutbacks during the coronavirus crisis.
Park officials announced on Friday that they began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to sixteen non-union support staff.
21 News has reached out to park officials for more information on how many workers are being laid-off and how many are having their hours cut. As of this writing park officials have not responded.
“As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks is not immune to both the operational and financial impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as a result of the negative impacts that this pandemic has had on our critically supporting revenue sources, we can no longer avoid implementing hour reductions and lay-offs of some of our dedicated employees,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
Earlier this week park officials extended cancellations and closures through August, including all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals.
The following Mill Creek MetroParks locations will be closed to the public through August 31:
MetroParks Farm Education Building and Animal Barns
D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center
All Reservable Pavilions, Cabins & Shelters
Yellow Creek Lodge
Lanterman’s Mill
Administration Office
All Basketball Courts
All Playgrounds
All Tennis Courts
All Ball Fields
Wet Playground at Wick Recreation Area and Spray Basin at Scholl Recreation Area
Dek Hockey Rink – located at Wick Recreation Area
Lake Newport & Lake Glacier Boathouses
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, Wick Par-3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course and all nature preserves and sanctuaries.
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Mill Creek MetroParks began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to affected non-union support staff on Friday, May 15, 2020. In total, sixteen (16) positions will be affected.
“As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks is not immune to both the operational and financial impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as a result of the negative impacts that this pandemic has had on our critically supporting revenue sources, we can no longer avoid implementing hour reductions and lay-offs of some of our dedicated employees,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
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, Wick Par 3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course, all Nature Preserves and Sanctuaries, and permitted lakes/ponds for fishing and boating. A complete, up to date list of closures, cancellations and openings can be found at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
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.
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Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals through Aug. 31.
If a registration fee or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed.
The following locations will be closed to the public through Aug. 31:
MetroParks Farm Education Building and animal barns;
D.D. & Velma Davis Education and Visitors Center;
All reservable pavilions, cabins and shelters;
Yellow Creek Lodge;
Lanterman’s Mill;
Administration Office;
All basketball courts;
All playgrounds;
All tennis courts;
All ball fields;
Wet playground at Wick Recreation Area and spray basin at Scholl Recreation Area;
Dek hockey rink, located at Wick Recreation Area;
Lake Newport and Lake Glacier boathouses.
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, Wick Par-3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course and all nature preserves and sanctuaries.
Visitors are asked to follow all guidelines from state and local health officials.
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Mill Creek MetroParks lays off workers, cuts employee hours
/in Media Coverage /by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffSixteen Mill Creek MetroParks employees are feeling the effects of park cutbacks during the coronavirus crisis.
Park officials announced on Friday that they began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to sixteen non-union support staff.
21 News has reached out to park officials for more information on how many workers are being laid-off and how many are having their hours cut. As of this writing park officials have not responded.
“As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks is not immune to both the operational and financial impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as a result of the negative impacts that this pandemic has had on our critically supporting revenue sources, we can no longer avoid implementing hour reductions and lay-offs of some of our dedicated employees,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
Earlier this week park officials extended cancellations and closures through August, including all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals.
The following Mill Creek MetroParks locations will be closed to the public through August 31:
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, Wick Par-3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course and all nature preserves and sanctuaries.
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Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Hour Reductions and Layoffs
/in Press Releases /by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks began issuing notices of hour reductions and layoffs to affected non-union support staff on Friday, May 15, 2020. In total, sixteen (16) positions will be affected.
“As we work diligently to serve the community as a much needed, natural respite during these challenging times, it has become clear that even the MetroParks is not immune to both the operational and financial impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as a result of the negative impacts that this pandemic has had on our critically supporting revenue sources, we can no longer avoid implementing hour reductions and lay-offs of some of our dedicated employees,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
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, Wick Par 3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course, all Nature Preserves and Sanctuaries, and permitted lakes/ponds for fishing and boating. A complete, up to date list of closures, cancellations and openings can be found at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
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.
Mill Creek MetroParks extends cancellations through Aug. 31
/in Media Coverage /by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals through Aug. 31.
If a registration fee or rental fee was paid, a full refund will be processed.
The following locations will be closed to the public through Aug. 31:
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, Wick Par-3, MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course and all nature preserves and sanctuaries.
Visitors are asked to follow all guidelines from state and local health officials.
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