The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park will be closed to the public beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support Fellows Riverside Gardens and is hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The Davis Center and Gardens will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 1, 2026 during normal operating hours. For more information, please call 330.740.7116.
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https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mcmp-header.png00Mill Creek MetroParks Staffhttps://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mcmp-header.pngMill Creek MetroParks Staff2026-07-30 13:55:422026-07-30 13:55:42D.D. and Velma Davis Center & Fellows Riverside Gardens to Close Early for Annual Summer Garden Party
A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is to discuss Board Governance, no decisions will be made.
As a reminder, all weapons are prohibited inside Mill Creek MetroParks facilities. All members of the public attending the meetings will be required to pass through a metal detection device as part of MetroParks safety procedures.
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Mill Creek MetroParks had a big job ahead after storms rolled through the Valley on July 5 and spawned a tornado. Most of the park has been closed as the cleanup continues.
“It’s just really devastating when you show up and see the devastation, and just 2-3 blocks away there’s nothing. No problems whatsoever, said Executive Director Aaron Young.
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Young says the job included cutting a way into the park, and now it’s trying to cut a way through the park. The methodical approach has included handling what can be handled. The Metroparks has teams and has hired others to do the job.
“Obviously, the East Golf Hike Trail, you’ve got a very linear path that cuts through from north to south. That’s a much different environment to clean up than a golf course, which is manicured throughout,” Young said.
There’s a chance the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail could open by the end of the week, making a recreational opportunity available again. Golfers will have to be very patient. Splintered and fallen trees still need to be cleared off the 36 holes.
“There were a little over 100 on the North Course. We just quite frankly stopped counting on the South Course when we reached 300. There is much more than that. It’s going to be a changed experience for sure,” Young said.
The MetroParks board has avoided putting time frames on reopening many areas, but says they will stay in place while the work continues.
“They are being very diligent in what they’re doing to ensure everyone’s safety, and they know the task at hand is a large one, but they’re committed to doing it,” Young said.
Young says it was easy to be overwhelmed after seeing the devastation on July 5 after the storm, but that feeling ended the next morning when everyone was ready to get started on the work to clean up the park.
https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mcmp-header.png00Mill Creek MetroParks Staffhttps://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mcmp-header.pngMill Creek MetroParks Staff2026-07-28 09:38:052026-07-28 09:38:05Slow and steady work at Mill Creek Park ensures safe reopening
D.D. and Velma Davis Center & Fellows Riverside Gardens to Close Early for Annual Summer Garden Party
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park will be closed to the public beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, for the Annual Summer Garden Party fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support Fellows Riverside Gardens and is hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The Davis Center and Gardens will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 1, 2026 during normal operating hours. For more information, please call 330.740.7116.
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Notice of MetroParks Special Board Meeting
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA Special Board Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The only item on the agenda is to discuss Board Governance, no decisions will be made.
As a reminder, all weapons are prohibited inside Mill Creek MetroParks facilities. All members of the public attending the meetings will be required to pass through a metal detection device as part of MetroParks safety procedures.
Slow and steady work at Mill Creek Park ensures safe reopening
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks had a big job ahead after storms rolled through the Valley on July 5 and spawned a tornado. Most of the park has been closed as the cleanup continues.
“It’s just really devastating when you show up and see the devastation, and just 2-3 blocks away there’s nothing. No problems whatsoever, said Executive Director Aaron Young.
Related stories:
Young says the job included cutting a way into the park, and now it’s trying to cut a way through the park. The methodical approach has included handling what can be handled. The Metroparks has teams and has hired others to do the job.
“Obviously, the East Golf Hike Trail, you’ve got a very linear path that cuts through from north to south. That’s a much different environment to clean up than a golf course, which is manicured throughout,” Young said.
There’s a chance the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail could open by the end of the week, making a recreational opportunity available again. Golfers will have to be very patient. Splintered and fallen trees still need to be cleared off the 36 holes.
“There were a little over 100 on the North Course. We just quite frankly stopped counting on the South Course when we reached 300. There is much more than that. It’s going to be a changed experience for sure,” Young said.
The MetroParks board has avoided putting time frames on reopening many areas, but says they will stay in place while the work continues.
“They are being very diligent in what they’re doing to ensure everyone’s safety, and they know the task at hand is a large one, but they’re committed to doing it,” Young said.
Young says it was easy to be overwhelmed after seeing the devastation on July 5 after the storm, but that feeling ended the next morning when everyone was ready to get started on the work to clean up the park.
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