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Portage Connect *Special Edition* - Black History Month Presentation

Portage City Councilmember and guest host Vic Ledbetter sits down with the featured speaker of the Black History Month Presentation, Lt. General Russel L. Honoré , for an in-depth conversation in this special Portage Connect Podcast.  ...

Portage Connect - YAC Winter Snow Party!

Riley from the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) joins host Mary Ruple to discuss the YAC Winter Snow Party, the committee objectives, how to join, and more. The YAC Winter Snow Party! takes place on Saturday, February 2 from 12 - 3 PM. If you have a podcast...

Where Is Mr. Crispy? He's At Oakland Drive Park!

Where’s Mr. Crispy? He’s at Oakland Drive Park! Oakland Drive Park has a sledding hill during the winter. Some amenities include a playground, trails, a volleyball court, trails, a basketball court, and a soccer field. Once a year, the...

Adopt-A-Critter

Looking for a unique gift idea? Support Portage park wildlife with the Adopt-A-Critter program. The adoption package costs $35 and includes a plush critter, and adoption certificate, a carrying case, and a trading card. These critters make the PERFECT gif...

City Council Capsule

Siren Testing

Testing of the 16 warning sirens throughout the city will begin on Thursday, January 26 in advance of planned Preventative Maintenance on the system. The testing is necessary to determine the individual site conditions, allowing the vendor to be prepared ...

Envision the Future!

Envision the Future!

The City of Portage, MI is developing a new Master Plan that will serve as a roadmap to direct future growth and development in the city. Your participation is key in the creation of the Plan! We invite you to share your vision by visi...

Black History Month Presentation

Portage Welcomes Lt. General Russel L. Honoré for Annual Black History Month Presentation

The City of Portage Black History Month Presentation on Saturday, February 4 at the Air Zoo will feature Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, ...

Renew Your Dog's License

Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement (KCASE) and the City of Portage encourage you to purchase or renew your 2023 dog license(s) online. Visit ase.kalcounty.com to update your contact information, upload proof of sterilization and updated rabi...

Heated Restrooms and Plowed Recreation Trails in Portage Parks

As temperatures begin to drop, Portage Parks & Recreation will continue to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities.  All City of Portage parks will remain open from 7 AM to 7 PM daily.  During late fall, winter and early sprin...