Mill Creek MetroParks
Ohio
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Description
The Mill Creek MetroParks are a district of parks along the namesake creek that runs off from the Mahoning River, from Youngstown through to Boardman. Among the Parks, there is a golf course, a botanical garden, a historic mill, an 11-mile paved bike way and more; along with nature preserves and recreational areas. Bouldering (low climbing without ropes), along with bouldering specific safety equipment, i.e. helmets and portable bouldering pads, is permitted within the area encompassed by Bears Den Road, Cross Drive and New Cross Drive according to park rules (as of November 12, 2019). Roped climbing and rappelling are prohibited.
Getting There
The Parks run between OH-11 and OH-7. I-680 touches the Northern tip, OH-62 and OH-224 run through the middle, and I-76 (the Ohio Interstate) runs through the Southern Portion of the Parks.
Park Rules
Park rule change as of November 12, 2019:
20.6 RAPELLING, CLIMBING, BOULDERING
No person is permitted to climb, rope climb or rappel hillsides, ravine areas or rock faces on Park District
lands, except in designated areas. Bouldering (low climbing without ropes), along with Bouldering specific
safety equipment, i.e. helmets and portable bouldering pads, is permitted within the area encompassed by
Bears Den Road, Cross Drive and New Cross Drive. All roped climbing, rappelling, and the placement or
use of fixed or removable bolts, anchors, or hardware is strictly prohibited.
In order to keep bouldering access open, do your part and make sure to follow all park rules and regulations, practice LNT ethics, and encourage others to do the same.
Dayton, OH
20.6 RAPELLING, CLIMBING, BOULDERING
No person is permitted to climb, rope climb or rappel hillsides, ravine areas or rock faces on Park District
lands, except in designated areas. Bouldering (low climbing without ropes), along with Bouldering specific
safety equipment, i.e. helmets and portable bouldering pads, is permitted within the area encompassed by
Bears Den Road, Cross Drive and New Cross Drive. All roped climbing, rappelling, and the placement or
use of fixed or removable bolts, anchors, or hardware is strictly prohibited. Nov 13, 2019
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