YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - There's a new place for kids to play and make new friends at Mill Creek MetroParks.

A ribbon cutting ceremony dedicated the Julianna Kurinka Children's Play Area.

Kurinkawas was a park neighbor who was often seen at the park with her children and grandchildren.

She put a provision in her will to donate $400,000 to help build the playground featuring three areas for children including an adventure and sand play area as well as a tot play area.