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Portland Connecticut Parks & Recreation Committed to providing diverse leisure opportunities for all members of our community. We try to offer something for everyone

The Portland Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering diverse leisure activities to meet the interests of our citizens. Our purpose is to provide a variety of safe, affordable programs to develop personal enrichment, promote enduring friendships make accessible recreational use of the environment, and provide fitness-related activities for all age groups. In this capacity, we hope to improve the quality of life for all our residents, physically, socially, and intellectually, thereby nurturing the health and cohesiveness of our community.

10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Riverfront Park this Saturday for another amazing race and congratulations to all of our winners! Race results can be found here: runsignup.com/Race/Results/79971 -736469;perpage:100

Our annual Come On Over 5k has been taking place in Portland for over 20 years. We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors for making this special event possible:

GOLD
The Flood Law Firm
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
Terrazza Restaurant at Quarry Ridge
Middletown Toyota
Law Office of George A. Law

SILVER
Portland Transmission
Jarvis Airfoil, Inc.
Mirabito Holdings, INC.
Hubert E Butler Construction Co., LLC
Portland Automotive Inc
Portland Dairy Queen
Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates
Portland Historical Society
Brownstone Quorum

BRONZE
Charlie's Water Wagon
BeStronger Personal Training
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
Water & Sewer Specialties

The rain date for our Come On Over 5k is this Saturday, October 10. The weather is looking great! Runners and walkers ar...
10/08/2026

The rain date for our Come On Over 5k is this Saturday, October 10. The weather is looking great! Runners and walkers are welcome to register before the race kicks off at 10 AM. Please allow plenty of time to check-in and get your bib.

See you at Riverfront Park!

We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors:

GOLD
The Flood Law Firm
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
Terrazza Restaurant at Quarry Ridge
Middletown Toyota
Law Office of George A. Law

SILVER
Portland Transmission
Jarvis Airfoil, Inc.
Mirabito Holdings, INC.
Hubert E Butler Construction Co., LLC
Portland Automotive Inc
Portland Dairy Queen
Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates
Portland Historical Society
Brownstone Quorum

BRONZE
Charlie's Water Wagon
BeStronger Personal Training
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
Water & Sewer Specialties

Rec. Basketball is just around the corner! We're excited to offer three programs to help players gear up for the season ...
09/29/2026

Rec. Basketball is just around the corner! We're excited to offer three programs to help players gear up for the season ahead. Facebook is now limiting links. Visit our website at portland.rec.deskDOTcom

Ages 10-16 Basketball Training & Conditioning with Terminaya Fitness
Mondays, October 5-November 16 from 4:30-6:30 PM

Grades 3-4 Rec. Basketball Clinic with Wins for Life
Friday, October 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Grades 5-6 Rec. Basketball Clinic with Wins for Life
Friday, October 23 from 7:15 - 8:45 PM

Portland families: here's another reason to visit Riverfront Park!
09/29/2026

Portland families: here's another reason to visit Riverfront Park!

Due to the forecast of winds from 18mph – 30mph with gusts of up to 50mph from 6:00am – 12:00pm tomorrow, we have made t...
09/25/2026

Due to the forecast of winds from 18mph – 30mph with gusts of up to 50mph from 6:00am – 12:00pm tomorrow, we have made the decision to postpone the Come On Over 5k to October 10.

We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors:

GOLD
The Flood Law Firm
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
Terrazza Restaurant at Quarry Ridge
Middletown Toyota
Law Office of George A. Law

SILVER

Portland Transmission
Jarvis Airfoil, Inc.
Mirabito Holdings, INC.
Hubert E Butler Construction Co., LLC
Portland Automotive Inc
Portland Dairy Queen
Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates
Portland Historical Society
Brownstone Quorum

BRONZE

Charlie's Water Wagon
BeStronger Personal Training
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
Water & Sewer Specialties

Today is the final day to register for the October session of Kids' Blast Jr. Led by Summer Quest Kiddie Camp Director D...
09/15/2026

Today is the final day to register for the October session of Kids' Blast Jr. Led by Summer Quest Kiddie Camp Director Darcy Parmelee, Kids' Blast Jr. is a school readiness program open to children ages 3 to 5 1/2 (or entering Kindergarten). Join us Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM at the Buck-Foreman Community Center.

To get started, please complete the membership application and pay the one-time fee of $25. Registration is monthly for September and October. Click here to get started: bit.ly/KidsBlastJr

09/05/2026

Portland families! This is the final weekend to enjoy the Splash Pad at the Rec. Complex this season!

The last day will be Monday, September 7. Make the most of it while you can! ☀️

DON'T MISS OUT! September 6 is the final day to register for the Come On Over 5k in order to receive a FREE t-shirt: run...
09/04/2026

DON'T MISS OUT! September 6 is the final day to register for the Come On Over 5k in order to receive a FREE t-shirt: runsignup.com/Race/CT/Portland/ComeonOver5KandWalk

Our annual race is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 (Rain or Shine) at Riverfront Park. Walkers and runners must arrived with enough time to sign in for a 10 AM kick off.

Address

Middletown, CT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18603426757

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