Portage Park District Foundation

09/03/2026

Lots of great items to bid on while supporting a great county organization!

You'll see PPD is sponsoring a guided hike of the newly opened Kame-Esker Bog, followed by PPDF sponsored fancy apps, mocktails, and swag for the entire group of 12. Place those bids!

08/19/2026

Photos: Portage Park District has expanded the Kent Bog to Kame-Esker Bog with trails, nature play space and pavilions. See link below ⬇️

📸 Lisa Scalfaro, Akron Beacon Journal

08/14/2026

So exciting for Kame-Esker Bog to be open! Go out and see this beautiful new park. Open house tomorrow from 10am-3pm.

08/12/2026

Stop by this Saturday, August 15 from 10am-3pm for the opening of Portage Park District's newest park - Kame-Esker Bog!

08/01/2026

The Hike and Bike through Towners is now open! The parking remains closed for updates.

We are excited to share an update on the progress at Towner's Woods!

Towner's Woods Park and parking lot remain CLOSED. The contractor has opened the PORTAGE Hike & Bike Trail to the public, but the Towner's Woods Park including the parking lot will remain closed until all work is complete.

Visit our Park Planning page for more information about the improvements. Improvements to this beloved park are to enhance safety and usability, such as flush restrooms, a safer path for bikes, and a redesigned parking lot. Thank you to everyone who has respected the closed signs and allowed the project to safely progress.
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Photo Credit: Aaron Moats

[Image: A wooden sign painted green announces the entrance to a park. Text reads, "NEW UPDATE. Towner's Wood Alert. Towner’s Woods Park itself and parking lot remain closed for updates. The section of the Portage Hike and Bike Trail through the parking lot is open for foot and bike traffic! Portage Park District."]

07/23/2026

What a fantastic evening for a hike! We had a great group walk the Berlin Lake Trail and then enjoyed some great food and drinks at the Rose’s cottage.

Our next Happy Hour Hike will be on Saturday, September 26.

07/22/2026

Tonight is the night for our next Happy Hour Hike at Berlin Lake Trail! The weather should be perfect and the Rose’s are ready to welcome us into their home for a fish fry prepared by Jeff Ramson. Hope to see you tonight!

Join us for the next Happy Hour Hike - Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm. We will meet at the Berlin Lake Trail for an out-and-back hike, then gather at the cottage of Jane and George Rose and enjoy a fish fry provided by PPDF board members, Jane and Jeff Ramson.

07/20/2026

Reminder - the next Happy Hour Hike is this Wednesday, July 22 at the Berlin Lake Trail.

Join us for the next Happy Hour Hike - Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm. We will meet at the Berlin Lake Trail for an out-and-back hike, then gather at the cottage of Jane and George Rose and enjoy a fish fry provided by PPDF board members, Jane and Jeff Ramson.

07/16/2026

Join us for the next Happy Hour Hike - Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm. We will meet at the Berlin Lake Trail for an out-and-back hike, then gather at the cottage of Jane and George Rose and enjoy a fish fry provided by PPDF board members, Jane and Jeff Ramson.

07/02/2026

Keep those pets safe while enjoying the outdoors!

Some of us are complaining about the heat, but dogs can't. Please know how to protect them. If you see a dog who appears to be at risk, please call Kent PD.