Help us update our Master Plan
We are working to update our Master Plan and we want to hear from YOU! We've created a 10-15 minute survey to get our input on what you... more ››
Rain Gardens: beautiful and beneficial to the community!
Rain gardens are a practical and functional stormwater quality practice. They are also beautiful! These shallow saucer-shaped gardens slow... more ››
Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden
Especially this spring, we yearn to get outdoors and improve our yards and gardens. We want our environment to be aesthetically pleasing... more ››
Towner's Woods Gazebo construction completed
The Towner's Woods Gazebo construction is complete. The old Gazebo structure was no longer sound and needed to be replaced, so this was an... more ››
Trail Lake Park – Trailhead and Trails Construction Project
Trail Lake Park – Trailhead and Trails Construction ProjectAccess the Bid Book and Plans here... more ››
April Board of Commissioners moved to May 4
The April Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 20 at 5:30 p.m. has been moved to May 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners March meeting cancelled
The Portage Park District Board of Commissioners has canceled its March 30 meeting. The next meeting is slated to take place on April 20 at... more ››
Portage Parks launches remote education programs
In response to a need for social distancing, Portage Park District launched its remote education programming this week. The programs will... more ››
Portage Park District COVID-19 Response
Portage Park District COVID-19 Response
Programs suspended in response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines to reduce public exposure of the virus, the Portage Park District is suspending all... more ››
Portage Park District permanently conserves 89 acres in Portage County
Portage Park District has conserved over 89 acres in Kent and Streetsboro, bringing the park district’s total conserved acreage to over 2,... more ››
2020 Board of Commissioners' meeting dates announced
Dates for the 2020 Board of Commissioners' meetings have been announced and can be found... more ››
Park Rx Winter Series Announced
This winter, we are introducing a 4-part series of Park Rx (prescription for parks) focused on indoor activities that will explore health... more ››
Requests for Proposal
The Portage Park District is requesting proposals for the following projects:
Portage Park District announces fall program calendar
Portage Park District launched its fall program calendar this week with a variety of programs and workshops for all ages and ability levels... more ››
Current Projects
Check out current projects that are out to bid and requests for proposals... more ››
Practice safe paddling
It's always important to prepare for activities by reviewing safety guidelines. Portage Park District encourages all paddlers to practice... more ››
Are You Passionate About Pollinators?
Author: Jennifer White, Education Program Coordinator