Fellows Gardens in Mill Creek Park keeps on growing

Fellows Gardens in Mill Creek Park keeps on growing

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The Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellows Riverside Gardens keeps on growing and getting closer to the master plan developed by the parks board and friends of the gardens.

A recent home purchased at 116 McKinley Ave. for $40,000 is a part of the master plan to expand and eventually take over the street and develop a new entrance at South Whitney Avenue.

The plan is to create a more inviting entrance, add more outdoor learning to the family garden, improve horticulture areas, add bike paths and become a more connected to the gardens’ neighborhood.

“I think people need to be aware of nature and how important it is to us,” said Keith Kaiser, horticulture director for the gardens.

The master plan or Gardens Northwest Project began in 2008 and is expected to be complete within 15 or more years.

In 2008, the master plan started with expanding pathways and making them wheelchair and stroller accessible and connecting some of the paths. Additionally over the years the Seasonal Celebration Plaza was added as well as the Ohio Woodland Garden, which contains only plants native to northeast Ohio. Another project being worked on is a canopy tree walk, which will allow visitors to walk above certain areas in the gardens.

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