The Portage Park District was notified by the Portage County Sheriff’s Department of the recent assault of a trail user. “We’re heartbroken to learn of these two incidents on the trail this summer, the only violent crimes we’ve ever had in our parks”, said Christine Craycroft, executive director. The Sheriff’s office is handling the investigation … Read more
The Portage Park District Foundation will hold its Headwaters Adventure Race on Saturday, July 14th beginning at Buchert Park in Mantua Village at 8:00 a.m. The cost of the race is $49 per person or $29 for ages 18 and under. Boat rentals are available. Registration is online at Portage Park District. Participants may race solo or grab … Read more
The Portage Park District is now seeking public input to inform plans for creating two new parks on properties acquired in recent years, currently known as the ‘Tinkers Creek Greenway’ and the ‘Kent Bog Expansion’. Input from the community is being collected on the types of amenities that will be added to each location and suggestions for the … Read more
The first of its kind on Cleveland’s east side, Adrenaline Monkey, a new concept in entertainment and fitness is opening its doors with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 30th starting at 11:00 a.m. Located at 26800 Renaissance Parkway in Warrensville Heights, the newly built 24,000 square foot facility is nothing short of fun and adrenaline pumping excitement. … Read more
The Portage Park District recently launched its Park Prescription program, known as Park Rx. The program’s goal is to help the community get healthy and stay healthy while enjoying Portage Parks. Park Rx encourages visitors to use parks to focus on taking care of their health, including taking part in activities like walking or biking, rehabilitating after surgery … Read more
Northeast Ohio Rocks! Facebook Group is filled with uplifting stories demonstrating kindness, hope, love, and triumph, and often include amazing coincidences. The random act of kindness group was formed on July 24, 2016, inspired by Whidby Island Rocks, in Washington, and is currently the largest rock painting group in the world. 5 Fun Facts about the Group: 208,000 … Read more
The Portage Park District Foundation is set for largest attendance event to date at the Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner. The 20th Annual Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will feature a reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a silent auction, a buffet dinner and more. Dinner awardees are honored for their contributions … Read more
Plans have begun for the August 3rd Dancing Under the Stars event to be held at Holiday Inn Express-LaMalfa. This annual event marks its tenth year of pairing local civic, political and corporate personalities with area dance professionals to compete in a dance contest. An April 19th kickoff revealed the 2018 dance team matching each celebrity dancer with their … Read more
The 20th Annual Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday, April 28th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Kent American Legion Hall, 1945 Mogadore Road and will feature a reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a silent auction, a buffet dinner and more. The committee is still accepting sponsorships and donations of … Read more
Plan on spending the weekend of March 24th and 25th with your family at the 20th Annual KidShow held at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor! Set for Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This free annual event, now in its 20th year will not disappoint. KidShow Details … Read more