Parks Programs & Events

The Portage Parks system is multi-faceted with activities and opportunities for families and people of all ages.  Parks enhance the quality of life in Portage by providing recreational and social benefits.  Whether you are  a resident or visitor, a variety of recreational opportunities are available for your enjoyment. To view additional information or register for any of these Parks & Recreation events or activities, click on the purple registration button to the right

December 2019

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  1. Fri Dec. 13

    Friday Theme Nights at the Rink- Friday the 13th Fright Night

  2. Sat Dec. 14

    Gingerbread House Workshop

  3. Sun Dec. 15

    Binder Park Zoomobile- Wintry Wonderers
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Recycled Art in the Park

Friday, October 4, 2019

VOTE FOR YOUR 2019 RECYCLED ART IN THE PARK PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!
ONLINE VOTING OPEN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 4 PM UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 @ 12 PM

In partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Art Hop and Recycled Art in the Park are combined as Art Hop “South.” Stroll through artist exhibitions featuring various mediums of art including oil, pottery, acrylic and more. Enjoy live music, food and beverages available for purchase from the on-site food truck and beer tent. 

This event also kicks off the Recycled Art in the Park contest, a sculpture contest and exhibition featuring sculptures made with materials that would normally be thrown away. To learn more, view contest rules and entry information, visit mypark.portagemi.gov; click on Parks Programs & Events. Eat, drink and dance while pondering your Recycled Art in the Park People’s Choice vote. Recycled Art in the Park Awards will begin at 7 PM.  The contest sculptures will be displayed at the Celery Flats Historical Area for public viewing through Saturday, October 12.

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The Ice Rink at Millennium Park will open for its 20th season on Thursday, December 5, 2019! The rink will remain open through Sunday, March 1, 2020, weather permitting. The large outdoor refrigerated rink features skate rentals, skate sharpening, snack concessions, restrooms, lockers and an excellent skating surface! 

Ice resurfacing occurs from 3:30 - 4:30 PM on weekends and daily from December 23 - January 5.

December 5 to December 22 & January 6 to March 1

Monday - Wednesday..........................Closed
Thursday & Friday................................3 - 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday..............................12 - 9 PM

December 23 to January 5

Daily.....................................................12 - 9 PM
December 24 & January 1...................12 - 5 PM
Christmas Day......................................Closed

Winter School Holidays 

February 28..........................................12 - 9 PM

Rates

Open Skating........................................$4
Skate Rental.........................................$3
Skate Sharpening.................................$3
Skate Card (Expires March 1, 2020)....$25

Ten punches, each good for one: 
      ❄ Open Skate
      ❄ Skate Rental
      ❄ Skate Sharpening

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