Portage Park District News & Announcements

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Are You Passionate About Pollinators?

Author: Jennifer White, Education Program Coordinator

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Prescribed Fire at Portage Park District

Author: Bob Lange, Natural Areas StewardNaturally occurring fires, often in combination with other disturbances, have always played a role... more ››

Portage Pooch

Portage Parks Announce Perfect Pooch Partypalooza on May 11

Ravenna, OH - The Portage Park District Foundation (PPDF) and the Madonio Family Animal Welfare Trust (MFAWT) are hosting a public party at... more ››

2018 annual report

2018 Annual Report is now available

2018 Annual Report Our 2018 Annual Report is now available for download. If you would like a hard copy, call 330-297-7728 or email... more ››

Environmental Awards Dinner

Portage Park District Foundation announces awardees

The 21st Annual Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday, April 27 from 5:30-9 p.m.

Environmental Awards

Nominate an environmental hero

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to improving Portage County’s quality of life through natural resource... more ››

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Request for proposals & qualifications

The Portage Park District recently released several Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications. Visit our... more ››

Run Pedal Paddle - Headwaters Adventure Race

Register for the Headwaters Adventure Race!

Register now for the 2019 Headwaters Adventure Race!  Race Date: July 13, 2019... more ››

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Winter in Portage Park District

What happens in the parks when the temperatures drop?Author: Bob Lange, Natural Areas Steward

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Commissioner Vacancy for Portage Parks Board

Applicants Sought for Portage Park District Board of Commissioners - The Portage Park District currently has one opening on its governing... more ››

Morgan Park Plans

Morgan Park 40-Acre Addition and Improvement

Morgan Park Addition - Last month the Portage Park District completed the acquisition of a 40-acre addition to Morgan Park (now 544 acres)... more ››

Tinkers Creek Greenway

Guided History Hike at Tinkers Creek Greenway

Please sign up HereTinkers Creek Greenway-New,... more ››

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Now Hiring!

Now hiring for Part Time Maintenance Worker II and Part Time Park Ranger. Please visit our... more ››

Morgan Park

TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN AT MORGAN PARK

RAVENNA, OH – Morgan Park will be closed due to construction starting the week of August 20, 2018. The Meadow Loop Trail will be resurfaced... more ››

BERLIN LAKE TRAIL ASSAULT

Deerfield, OH: The Portage Park District was notified by the Portage County Sheriff’s Department of the recent assault of a trail user.

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Help Us Plan Two New Parks

Public planning launches for ‘Tinkers Creek Greenway’ and ‘Kent Bog Expansion’Portage Park District is now seeking public input to inform... more ››

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The Park District is Hiring!

Check out our new job opening for a Part Time Maintenance Worker II... more ››

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Park Prescription Program Launches

Portage Park District recently launched its Park Prescription program, known as Park Rx. The program’s goal is to help the community get... more ››

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Headwaters Adventure Race – July 14

Race solo or as a 2-person all-phase or relay teamStarting at Buchert Park in Manuta, Run 2 miles on the Headwaters Trail, Bike 10 miles on... more ››

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Headwaters Trail Update

The Headwaters Trail resurfacing project is nearing completion and is open and accessible.Please note: there will be ongoing mowing and... more ››

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