Are You Passionate About Pollinators?
Author: Jennifer White, Education Program Coordinator
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 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 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 ››
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.
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 ››
Request for proposals & qualifications
The Portage Park District recently released several Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications. Visit our... more ››
Register for the Headwaters Adventure Race!
Register now for the 2019 Headwaters Adventure Race! Race Date: July 13, 2019... more ››
Winter in Portage Park District
What happens in the parks when the temperatures drop?Author: Bob Lange, Natural Areas Steward
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 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 ››
Guided History Hike at Tinkers Creek Greenway
Please sign up HereTinkers Creek Greenway-New,... more ››
Now Hiring!
Now hiring for Part Time Maintenance Worker II and Part Time Park Ranger. Please visit our... more ››
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.
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 ››
The Park District is Hiring!
Check out our new job opening for a Part Time Maintenance Worker II... more ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››