The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
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After nearly two months of cleanup from severe weather, two Mill Creek Park landmarks have reopened to the public.
Smythe Island and the Davies Wetland Trail at Newport Wetlands have reopened to the public as of Tuesday, September 1, according to a post on Mill Creek Metroparks’ Facebook page.
These sections closed to the public following severe weather, including an EF-1 tornado, that impacted parts of Mahoning County, including Austintown, Boardman and Canfield Township.
In the weeks following, Metroparks staff worked to clean up fallen and damaged trees that impacted the island, picnic areas and trails in the Newport Wetlands area.
This marks the end of storm cleanup in the park north of Shields Road.
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After weeks of cleanup from the July 5, 2026, tornado and storm that directly impacted the southern section of Mill Creek Park, Smythe Island and the Davies Wetland Trail at Newport Wetlands have reopened for public use. MetroParks personnel worked diligently to address fallen and damaged trees that impacted the island, picnic areas, hiking trail, and boardwalk trail throughout this section of the Newport Wetlands.
Reopening of Smythe Island marks the completion of storm cleanup in Mill Creek Park north of Shields Road. Park patrons are reminded to stay on designated trails throughout this and all areas of Mill Creek Park.
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Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
Smythe Island, Davies Wetland Trail reopen at Mill Creek Park
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffAfter nearly two months of cleanup from severe weather, two Mill Creek Park landmarks have reopened to the public.
Smythe Island and the Davies Wetland Trail at Newport Wetlands have reopened to the public as of Tuesday, September 1, according to a post on Mill Creek Metroparks’ Facebook page.
These sections closed to the public following severe weather, including an EF-1 tornado, that impacted parts of Mahoning County, including Austintown, Boardman and Canfield Township.
In the weeks following, Metroparks staff worked to clean up fallen and damaged trees that impacted the island, picnic areas and trails in the Newport Wetlands area.
This marks the end of storm cleanup in the park north of Shields Road.
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Smythe Island and Davies Wetland Trail Reopens
/in Closures/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffAfter weeks of cleanup from the July 5, 2026, tornado and storm that directly impacted the southern section of Mill Creek Park, Smythe Island and the Davies Wetland Trail at Newport Wetlands have reopened for public use. MetroParks personnel worked diligently to address fallen and damaged trees that impacted the island, picnic areas, hiking trail, and boardwalk trail throughout this section of the Newport Wetlands.
Reopening of Smythe Island marks the completion of storm cleanup in Mill Creek Park north of Shields Road. Park patrons are reminded to stay on designated trails throughout this and all areas of Mill Creek Park.