Spring Bloom Report
Spring ephemeral wildflowers and spring blooming shrubs and trees are a treat to look for along the trails. Watch this page for weekly... more ››
Total Eclipse of the Parks
Have you heard the news? Portage County is in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse, which means we will experience a total eclipse of... more ››
Streetsboro Fire Department Dive Rescue Training at Trail Lake Park
On February 9, 16, and 23, the Streetsboro Fire Department, in cooperation with the Portage Park District, will conduct dive rescue... more ››
Park District Awarded $1.5 million in Grants for Headwaters Trail
The Portage Park District is ready to proceed with the next phases of Headwaters Trail in Mantua Township, thanks to $1.5 million in state... more ››
Where Do the Wild Things Go in Winter?
In winter, humans have three options to handle the limited daylight and colder temperatures. If you’re lucky, you might spend some time in... more ››
Ohio Bee Survey at Morgan Park
Pollinators, especially bees, may be in distress in Ohio – or maybe they’re doing just fine? Your Portage Park District is part of the... more ››
'Seasons Road Fen' Restoration Update
Travelers and residents along Seasons Road in Streetsboro may have noticed increased activity at one of Portage Park District’s newest... more ››
Coexisting with Coyotes
Did you know that coyotes are present in all of Ohio’s 88 counties, and have been since the 1980’s? Coyotes are a highly adaptable and... more ››
Students Partner with Park Staff to Battle Invasive Plants
Portage Park District recently began teaming up with Theodore Roosevelt High School’s Forestry and Environmental Studies Career Technical... more ››
Why Parks?
Portage Park District helps to conserve Portage County’s rural character and natural heritage while creating parks and trails for all,... more ››
Junior Ranger Pinning Ceremony
Our inaugural class of Portage Park District Junior Rangers was officially commissioned by Park Ranger Michelle Lee on August 12, 2023 at... more ››
Preserve Peeks: Your Opportunity to Visit Unopened Properties
The Park District has been offering Preserve Peeks since 2019 to give the public an opportunity to explore and learn about the preserve... more ››
September - December 2023 Program Guide now available!
Check out our new program guide! Inside you'll find information about the Parks and our history, why parks are such an important part of... more ››
Join PPD at Triple Trail Fest!
Join us for a trail celebration festival in Mantua, Ohio. Three incredible trails merge in the woods; all accessible from one quaint... more ››
Spring/Summer 2023 Program Guide is here!
The Spring/Summer 2023 Portage Park District Program Guide and Annual Report is here! Inside you'll find a message from our Director,... more ››
What's next for the Headwaters Trail?
After years of effort, the Park District is now ready to request grant funding for the next phase of the Headwaters Trail in Mantua... more ››
Forestry Mulcher Used to Remove Invasive Shrubs at Towner's Woods
Portage Park District’s Natural Areas team has been busy out at Towner’s Woods over the last few weeks. Visitors to the park may have... more ››
PPD Welcomes Renee Ruchotzke to the Board of Commissioners
Portage Park District has a new Board Commissioner, Renee Ruchotzke (ruh-HUT-skee), sworn in on February 28, 2023.
From the Trail, Chief Ranger Kevin Nietert
I have been working for the Portage Park District since February, and I genuinely love the experience. Everyone I have met on the trails... more ››
Your Portage Parks Grow Again!
The Portage Park District is excited to announce the acquisition of a 171-acre property on Old Forge Road, Rootstown, to be known as the... more ››