Overnight Camping In Mill Creek Park

[AllanY2525]

This is EXCELLENT!!

I think the park should look into opening up a campground for the entire season.  They could even run
a day camp with supervised activities for the kids....charge a daily, weekly, or seasonal fee.

[joly1584]

Is this the event Jay was originally referring to?

copied from Mill Creek Park's website:
Family Camp in the Park
August 9 @ 2:00 PM August 10 @ 9:00 AM One space per family of 3, $45 R; $50 NR, extra family participant $10.

Think it would be fun to camp in Mill Creek Park? Always wanted to try family camping, but didn't know where to start? Then this family camping opportunity is for you! This event is structured to give your family lots of fun park activities to participate in both during the day and through the evening. Price includes one camping space, structured activities, dinner, s'mores, and breakfast for a family of three. Enjoy nature programs, campfire program, night hike, children's games and crafts, and an early bird morning hike. Included with each space are passes for park activities (such as batting cages and boating) that may be used day of or later in the season. Additional fees apply for extra tents and participants.  Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Morley Pavilion area will be closed to non-participants past 2 pm and area will be closely monitored. For details call Ford Nature Center or look online. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by 8/2. One space per family of 3, $45 R; $50 NR, extra family participant $10.

[AllanY2525]

It's a shame if the event is not open to the public - the park could rent out camping
spaces on a reservation-only basis and make some extra money to help maintain
the park, etc.

[AllanY2525]

That's great!  It could provide a nice summer activity for those who may not have the resources to travel far
but have a love of camping and the outdoors.

Is this something new for Mill Creek Park, or have they done this before?

[jay]

Mill Creek Park will allow an overnight family camping event in the next few weeks.