Director: William Deming
Phone: (269) 329-4522
Email: Parks, Recreation and Property Management
Address: 7719 South Westnedge Avenue
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Property Management oversees 16 park sites located throughout the city; manages the protection of natural and physical city assets and provides recreation, cultural and leisure programs for resident enjoyment. The department manages the popular Celery Flats Historical Area, the Bicentennial Park Livery and the Millennium Park Ice Rink. Numerous rental facilities are available to residents, schools and groups for a variety of events including weddings, banquets, graduations and meetings. If you are interested in rental facilities or need more information on the many park and recreation opportunities Portage has to offer, please contact us.
Portage Parks and Recreation Highlights:
17 individual park properties
Over 900 acres of protected land for public use
Park space on several lakes and along scenic Portage Creek – a rare urban cold water trout habitat
Two parks dedicated to nature preservation and enjoyment
Excellent recreation facilities located throughout the city
Unique facilities such as a refrigerated outdoor ice rink, skate park, historic museum and fishing piers
Miles of multi-use, hiking and nature trails
Annual “Summer Entertainment Series” at several park venues
Popular summer and fall adult softball leagues
Park Ranger program to ensure the integrity of the system
Lifeguarded summer beach operation