Department Info

 
 

Strength, Stretch, and Stillness (February)

Preschool Open Play- February

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Updated

Be sure to check out our newly updated Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2026-2030). This document will help guide planning for recreational opportunities for the next 5 years. 
 

Adult Program Highlights

Adults- we are continuing to add more and more programs for you! Be sure to check out some of these awesome programs upcoming in 2026:
 
Strength, Stretching, and Stillness- An exercise class designed for women 40+
Women's Reset Retreat- Take time to relax, reset, and renew as we begin 2026
C.O.N.N.E.C.T. 55+ Designed for adults 55+, join us for a social 1.5 hour weekly gathering to play cards and other games. Or just come enjoy some coffee and snacks while meeting some new people! 
 

Community Room Rentals

Our Community Room at the new Park & Rec Facility is now open to the public for private rentals. If you have a birthday party, family reunion, baby shower, or any other event coming up, be sure to check out this new indoor space! To reserve this space, you can either complete the reservation process online (select Facilities, then Community Room), or stop into our office at 401 Cemetery Road.
 
Features:
  • 1500 square feet hard surface flooring
  • 60 chairs and 30 tables (2ft x 5ft)
  • Counter top with electrical outlets (no sink or refrigerator)
  • 85" mounted TV with USB and HDMI capability 
 
Community Room

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Park & Recreation Department Reports

  2024 Annual Report
Size (Kb): 3.9 MB
Last Updated: 2/3/2025
  2025 City Newsletter
Size (Kb): 6.4 MB
Last Updated: 3/11/2025
  City of Portage Park Map
Size (Kb): 334 KB
Last Updated: 1/31/2025
  Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2026-2030)
Size (Kb): Unknown
Last Updated: 1/19/2026