Mill Creek Park, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, is the first park district in Ohio and the largest area of the MetroParks, covering over 2,658 acres. With 20 miles of drives and 45 miles of trails, the park offers a wide range of recreational activities including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, and picnicking. Visitors can also enjoy the scenic views of Lanterman's Falls and the Mill Creek Gorge, with cascading waters, steep hillsides, sandstone outcroppings, and grass-covered meadows.
The park features several attractions such as the Ford Nature Center, which serves as the main educational facility, and Fellows Riverside Gardens, a free public garden located at the northern end of the park. Other highlights include the D.D. and Velma Davis Education Visitor Center, the Judge Leo P. Morley Performing Arts Pavilion, the historic Lanterman's Mill, and various lakes and ponds. Volney Rogers, the visionary behind the park, aimed to provide a healthful alternative to the industrializing city and preserve the natural beauty of the land for future generations.
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