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Conservation

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Outdoor recreation is a part of our way of life – from hunters and fishermen to young children who play in parks. Protecting our natural areas will ensure that we still have places to hike, bike, boat, fish, hunt, see wildlife, or just enjoy the quiet and peace of nature.

Additional Information

The links below offer more information about conservation, nature education, and the many ways we can enjoy the outdoors.

  • Portage County Watersheds Plan
  • Vernal Pool Association
  • Local Harvest
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • The National Wildlife Federation's Ecoleaders
  • NRDC Get Involved
  • NRDC - Recycling: Beyond the Bin
  • Beyond Pesticides
  • National Audubon Society
  • National Park Service
  • Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Wildlife Resources
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • US EPA Student Center
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • GreenCityBlueLake – The future of Northeast Ohio
  • Ohio Bikeways
  • American Trails
  • Go Green At Home!
  • Accessibility in Portage Parks
  • Annual Reports & Budget
  • Community Parks & Trails Grant
  • Conservation
  • Employment
  • Park Planning & Development
  • Park Ranger Resources
  • Partners and Affiliations
  • Public Notices & Project Bidding
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Staff Contacts

The mission of the Portage Park District is to conserve Portage County's natural heritage and provide opportunities for its appreciation and enjoyment.

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Parks & Maps

Berlin Lake Trail
Breakneck Creek Park
Dix Park
Headwaters Trail
Kame-Esker Bog
Morgan Park
Portage Hike & Bike Trail
Red Fox River Access Site
Seneca Ponds Park
Shaw Woods, Working Lands Park
Towner's Woods
Trail Etiquette
Trail Lake Park
Preserves

Things To Do

Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner
Geocaching
Headwaters Adventure Race
Park Rx
Reservations & Permits
Wild Hikes Challenge
Build a Rain Garden

Get Involved

Donor Opportunities
Portage Park District Foundation Store
Volunteer Programs

About

Conservation
Board of Commissioners & Meetings
Employment
Park Planning
Park Ranger Resources
Partners and Affiliations
Rules & Regulation
Staff Contacts

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