NEWS

Temporary Closures Due to Storm Damage

7/20/26: West Newport Drive is NOW OPEN

7/20/26: West Newport Drive will close Monday, July 20 for storm clean up. The drive will reopen by the end of the day.

7/16/26: West Newport Drive will close on Thursday July 16, to continue backyard tree cleanup related to the recent storm damage. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 17 to allow crews to safely complete the work.

7/15/26: West Newport Drive will reopen Wednesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. However, crews will need to close the road again on Thursday July 16, to continue backyard tree cleanup related to the recent storm damage. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 16 to allow crews to safely complete the work.

7/14/26: West Newport Drive Closure – West Newport Drive will be closed on Wednesday, July 15 while crews perform backyard tree work. The closure is expected to remain in effect throughout the day. Once the work is complete and the area is safe, the road will reopen by the end of the day.

7/9/26: E NEWPORT DR. IS NOW OPEN

7/7/26: W. NEWPORT DR. IS NOW OPEN

7/6/26: Due to damage from the July 5th storms, the following areas are closed until further notice:
  • Mill Creek Golf Course
  • W. Golf Dr.
  • East Golf Hike & Bike Trail
  • UPDATE (7/9/26): Smythe Island/Wetlands Area
Please avoid these areas and take alternate routes while crews assess the damage and complete cleanup efforts. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to safely reopen these locations.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.