An improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, located along W. Calla Road in Beaver Township, will begin on Monday, December 22, 2025. The project is designed to enhance public access, improve safety, and elevate the overall visitor experience.
Project work will include construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area. During construction all parking areas, the observation platform, and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders. The project is expected to be completed within approximately thirty (30) days.
This improvement project is funded at 75% through a successful Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund application.
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The “Festival of Trees” began today as a part of the Frost & Lights holiday season at Fellows Riverside Gardens inside the Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown.
The festival includes 88 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations to help bring the excitement indoors for the winter season.
“So we’ve brought the beauty of the gardens inside to give the community something to do over the next month,” Jessica Jablonski, services manager at Fellows Riverside Gardens, said. “It’s a great family tradition, there’s lots of people who come back year after year.”
Festival of Trees is open December 7, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: until 7 p.m.
Closed: December 24, December 25 and January 1
The holiday season at Mill Creek also includes Holiday Nights at Lanterman’s Mill, a one-weekend-only event starting on Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The weekend will include Lanternman’s Mill decorated in garland as well as festive music and a visit from Santa Claus.
Also starting on Dec. 13 is a weekend of Festive Finds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the park. Over 35 local vendors will fill the Davis Center with gift options, handmade items and seasonal treats.
On select Saturday and Sunday evenings—December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28—Fellows Riverside Gardens will present Winter Nights, a free outdoor light experience from 5 to 7 p.m.
Winter Nights includes character appearances from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Character appearance schedule:
Elsa and Olaf on Sunday, December 7
Santa and The Grinch on Sunday, December 14
Bluey and Bingo on Sunday, December 21
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Improvement Project Beginning at George L. Fordyce Park
/in Closures, Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffAn improvement project at George L. Fordyce Park, formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, located along W. Calla Road in Beaver Township, will begin on Monday, December 22, 2025. The project is designed to enhance public access, improve safety, and elevate the overall visitor experience.
Project work will include construction of a new aggregate parking area, as well as improvements to the existing trail network and current parking area. During construction all parking areas, the observation platform, and access points will be closed and inaccessible to the public and permit holders. The project is expected to be completed within approximately thirty (30) days.
This improvement project is funded at 75% through a successful Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund application.
Cafe inside Davis Center to close for revamp
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffChanges are coming soon for the cafe inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek Park.
The cafe will close Jan. 1 until further notice for what park officials are calling a “redevelopment phase.”
As part of the transition, Kravitz will not be returning to operate the cafe. A new vendor has not been announced.
Read the original article at WKBN.
‘Festival of Trees’ spruces up Fellows Riverside Gardens
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe “Festival of Trees” began today as a part of the Frost & Lights holiday season at Fellows Riverside Gardens inside the Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown.
The festival includes 88 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations to help bring the excitement indoors for the winter season.
“So we’ve brought the beauty of the gardens inside to give the community something to do over the next month,” Jessica Jablonski, services manager at Fellows Riverside Gardens, said. “It’s a great family tradition, there’s lots of people who come back year after year.”
Festival of Trees is open December 7, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: until 7 p.m.
Closed: December 24, December 25 and January 1
The holiday season at Mill Creek also includes Holiday Nights at Lanterman’s Mill, a one-weekend-only event starting on Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The weekend will include Lanternman’s Mill decorated in garland as well as festive music and a visit from Santa Claus.
Also starting on Dec. 13 is a weekend of Festive Finds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the park. Over 35 local vendors will fill the Davis Center with gift options, handmade items and seasonal treats.
On select Saturday and Sunday evenings—December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28—Fellows Riverside Gardens will present Winter Nights, a free outdoor light experience from 5 to 7 p.m.
Winter Nights includes character appearances from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Character appearance schedule:
Elsa and Olaf on Sunday, December 7
Santa and The Grinch on Sunday, December 14
Bluey and Bingo on Sunday, December 21
Read the original article at WFMJ.