The creation of Mill Creek Park is the result of the foresight and untiring efforts of Volney Rogers. Volney Rogers (1846-1919) dedicated more than 30 years of his life, sacrificing time and money, to protect the Mill Creek area from the industrialization of Youngstown and to preserve it for all people to enjoy. He was inducted into Ohio's Natural Resources Hall of Fame in 2000 for his principal role in establishing Ohio's park districts.
VOLNEY ROGERS MONUMENT
Dedicated in 1920 to the memory of Park founder Volney Rogers, this bronze statue was created by renowned sculptor Frederick Hibbard. Construction of the monument was partially funded by contributions from the school children of Youngstown.
On his monument, at the Memorial Entrance to the Park, is this inscription:
"Conceived in his heart and realized through his devotion."
No phrase could better describe Mr. Rogers' contribution.
