Bike Safety and Trail Etiquette
We love seeing lots of people using and enjoying the Portage Park District parks and trails! Walkers, runners, and bicyclists are all... more ››
Park District Acquires Land at Crystal Lake
The Portage Park District recently acquired approximately 35 acres of wetlands, forest and open lake around Crystal Lake in Rootstown... more ››
Celebrating Watershed Conservation in Windham
We’re happy to announce the conservation of 10 acres of beautiful forest, floodplain and streams along Eagle Creek in Windham Township,... more ››
A Natural History of Towner's Woods
As we approach the 50th anniversary of our oldest Portage Park, Towner’s Woods, it is a time to recognize and appreciate the natural... more ››
Spring Bloom Report
Spring is a magical time of year in the parks! One of the best parts of spring is noticing the colorful blooms of wildflowers, shrubs and... more ››
Share your Towner's Woods stories
Towner's Woods is celebrating a big birthday! 50 years ago this year, the Portage County Commissioners dedicated the park as part of the... more ››
Portage Park District Conserves 550 acres in Shalersville Township
The Portage Park District in collaboration with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy (the Land Conservancy), has acquired and permanently... more ››
2025-2026 Park Improvements
There has been significant planning and engineering done this year to bring these park projects and improvements to life. We are excited to... more ››
Community Grants Awarded
The Portage Park District launched its Community Parks and Trails Grant Program this year to assist in funding parks and trails in... more ››
Headwaters Trail Facts
You may have read or heard about some recent controversy over the Headwaters Trail in Mantua Township, so we wanted to make sure that you... more ››
Rocktober Returns
Back for the third year in a row is Portage Park District’s ROCKTOBER!
Lanternfly Sightings on the Rise
Spotted Lanternflies were first spotted in Portage Parks last summer along the PORTAGE Hike & Bike Trail near Towner's Woods.
Back to school with Portage Park District
As we enter August, we start to observe mid-season signs, like goldenrods blooming and katydids singing. These let us know that fall is... more ››
Native Meadow Establishment at Portage Park District
One of the most rewarding endeavors for Portage Park District’s Natural Areas Management Department has been the restoration, establishment... more ››
Less Mow to Let it Grow!
You may have noticed that some areas of your favorite parks like Shaw Woods and Morgan Park are no longer being mowed.
Spot a Tick? Help Portage County Health District Track It!
Have you ever returned from a hike and discovered an unwanted hitchhiker—a tick? As more residents explore the beautiful parks across... more ››
Advocating for Responsible Forest Management
Anyone who has driven around rural northeast Ohio has undoubtedly seen a commercial clearcut. This is the practice of indiscriminately... more ››
Help Us Plan in 2025
Your Portage Park District wants to hear from you to help shape future park development.
Bringing the Park to the Classroom
Calling all educators! Portage Park District is excited to offer our first Teacher Tote to bring the park to your classroom. The Ecology... more ››
Sprouts of Hope at Bird Family Bog
The Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) was at one point on the cusp of a steep decline and considered a threatened species in the... more ››