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Beacon Damaged And Repaired

A windstorm in November played havoc with the airport.  Power was out starting on the weekend and back on the following Thursday.  A power... more ››

Phone in for AWOS Weather Active Again 03/01/2021

After a couple of rounds of trouble shooting and two visits by AT&T, you can once again call the AWOS system ((330) 298-9353) for... more ››

Real Estate Property - New Application Required

As of February, 1st, 2024, any Real Estate Property transfer that has CAUV must have a new application with the $25 fee or a withdraw form... more ››

FIRST HALF DUE DATE

The first half real estate tax bills will be mailed on January 23rd and will be due on February 26th. Mobile home due date is March 1st.  ... more ››

Red Fox sitting in snow

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 ››

Collars & Callsigns

COLLARS & CALLSIGNS

Child Abuse and Neglect Memorandum of Understanding Compliance Notification

The Portage County Department of Job and Family Services is required to post the MOU to the General Website of the County within thirty... more ››

Newton Falls Road Closure

Newton Falls Road is closed just east of Holcomb Road in Paris Township.... more ››

small green carpenter bee

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 ››

aerial view of the start of construction of the temporary timber road to access property

'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 ››

Building Renovations

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

*ATTENTION* Due to construction and renovation our office will be CLOSED to the Public MONDAY Nov... more ››

coyote sitting in green grass

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 ››

Kent Roosevelt students and park staff identifying invasive plants

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 ››

HOW ARE YOUR PROPERTY TAXES AFFECTED BY THE SPECIFIC LEVIES ON YOUR BALLOT?

SEE YOUR LEVY INFORMATION:

HOW ARE YOUR PROPERTY TAXES AFFECTED BY THE SPECIFIC LEVIES ON YOUR BALLOT?

SEE YOUR LEVY INFORMATION:

I love my Portage Parks

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 Badges

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 ››

Kent Bog Expansion Preserve

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 ››

Find Your Adventure over a sunny pond view

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 ››

Forfeited Land Sale

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