MI L LC RE E K TOW N SHI P
Millcreek
Veterans Park
In 2007, with the aid of a matching State grant,
Millcreek Township purchased roughly 23 acres of
land at the intersection of Love and Zimmerly Roads.
Walnut Creek meanders its way through most of
the heavily wooded land. The property not only is
some of the most beautiful in the Township, it is also
historically significant.
In the early 1800’s, one of Millcreek’s first schools
was located on the property. From 1866-1892, a
grist mill operated there. In 1958, Edward and Marea
Cassidy purchased the property and operated a
campground until just after the turn of the century.
On November 5th of 2011, the property was
formally dedicated as Veterans Park. The thousands
of Millcreek and Erie County residents, who have
so honorably served our Country, were recognized
during a ceremony that morning.
Since purchasing the land, the Township removed
several structures that had fallen into disrepair and
reconstructed several amenities transforming the
space into a beautiful new park. Millcreek Township
was awarded grants by the Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission that enabled the Parks and
Recreation Department to construct a restroom
facility and fish habitat along Walnut Creek. This
particular stretch of the creek is fast becoming very
popular with steelhead trout fishermen since the Commission returns
to stock the creek regularly.
The most recent phase of park improvements included the
construction of driveways, parking areas, a fishing pier designed for
citizens with disabilities, as well as a new indoor/outdoor picnic pavilion
that houses additional restrooms, a kitchen area, and a fireplace. This
new pavilion provides the Millcreek community with a great place for
families and groups to gather while enjoying some of nature’s artistry.
The pavilion is now available for rental through the late spring,
summer, and early fall season. Please visit the Parks and Recreation
Department home page at www.millcreektownship.com to view the
rental agreement for this new shelter.
Millcreek Township was
awarded grants by the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission that enabled
the Parks and Recreation
Department to construct
a restroom facility and fish
habitat along Walnut Creek.
Local veterans
from the
S.O.N.S of
Lake Erie
enjoy fishing
along Walnut
Creek at
Veterans Park.
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Photo left to right:
Gerry Vollentine, US
Marine Corp; Chuck
Miller, US Army;
Bill Henderson,
US Navy; and Ed
Kissell, US Army.
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