Ice skating on Lily Pond in Mill Creek Park for second year

YOUNGSTOWN — Many people might have been dismayed by Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction Monday of six more weeks of winter, but some Mahoning Valley residents didn’t seem to mind the weather this past weekend.

Despite freezing temperatures and icy winds, they braved the cold to enjoy a beloved Valley tradition: outdoor ice skating at Mill Creek Park.

For the second year in a row, the Lily Pond in the park is open for ice skating.

The opportunity doesn’t come around very often, the park

administration notes.

“Last year was the first year since 1990 that the lakes and the Lily Pond have frozen to a safe level to allow this opportunity,” said Samantha Villella, park community engagement director.

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