One of the five focus areas in the Township's comprehensive plan - Embrace Millcreek - is to Create a Distinctive and High-Quality Gateway District to Presque Isle. More than 4 million people visit Presque Isle State Park annually. Although the State Park is the main attraction there are several other significant assets that attract people to the district including Scott Park, Waldameer Amusement Park, Colony Plaza, West Erie Plaza, and a variety of other local businesses. These district assets along with Presque Isle State Park play an important role in serving regional and local residents and visitors. Together they make significant contributions to the local economy and the quality of life for Millcreek residents. The Presque Isle Gateway District Plan looks to create a cohesive district that leverages these assets and builds a character and quality of place that drives economic development to serve residents and visitors.

Presque Isle State Park is the most significant tourism draw in the region, bringing in approximately 4 million visitors annually. This regular presence of visitors provides the opportunity to leverage tourism by providing a reason for visitors to stick around Millcreek before and after visiting the park.

A park visitor survey was conducted in 2013 and found that out-of-town visitors spend 4.7 nights in the region and more than $200 per trip. Nearly half of all visitors had a median household income of more than $75,000. In short, State Park

Visit Length 3.8 hours Average per day, all visitors 4.7 nights Average in the region for out-of-town overnight visitors

Average Spending $81 Average per trip, all visitors

$226 Average per trip, out-of-town visitors