News Flash

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a time to honor all who have died in military service. Portage City Hall and all other non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 8 AM.  In an eve...

Geo Mystery Tour

The Geo Mystery Tour Returns With Fantastic Forage

Join Portage Parks & Recreation for the June Geo Mystery Tour, Fantastic Forage.  On this adventure, geocachers will use GPS coordinates to find clues in Portage parks then learn more about fo...

Road Closure - S Westnedge Ave

Delayed Road Closure and Detour Route - South Westnedge Avenue - Parkland Terrace to Crockett Avenue

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the sanitary sewer repairs on South Westnedge Avenue between Parkland Terrace and Crockett Avenue have been resch...

Lane Closures - S Westnedge Ave

South Westnedge Avenue Lane Closure - Ruth Street to Dawnlee Avenue

Beginning on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 8 AM, there will be intermittent outside lane closures on South Westnedge Avenue from Ruth Street to Dawnlee Avenue to facilitate sidewalk improvement...

FREE Bike Valet

FREE BIKE VALET AT THE PORTAGE FARMERS MARKET BEGINS MAY 15 !The Portage Farmers Market is proud to be a bike-friendly space and supports the cycling community. Beginning May 15, you can ride your bike to the Portage Farmers Market and park it at the bike...

Storm Drainage Improvements

Storm drainage improvements have begun at 8220 Valleywood Lane on the west side between Dogwood Drive and the south end.  The contractor, Cripps Fontaine Excavating, Inc. of Kalamazoo, will be clearing trees, ditch grading, and performing the ins...

Deadline Approaching

The submission deadline for the Annual Portage Parks & Recreation Photo Contest is June 3, 2022. Every year, Portage Parks & Recreation collaborates with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo to get a glimpse of Portage Parks through the lens of t...

Farmers Market Opening

Opening Day for the 2022 Portage Farmers Market season is Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Portage Farmers Market will operate every Sunday from May 8 to October 16, 9 AM – 1 PM.  The market is located in the Portage City Hall parking lot at 79...

Energy Efficiency Projects

The City of Portage identifies itself as “a natural place to move.” With building improvements that will reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, the city is further demonstrating its support of long-term environmental quality and carbon footprin...