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This page is to help promote and inform the City of Portage on recreational and park related events going on within our department and city.

10/29/2026

📣🧡 PHS WINTER CHEER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🖤📣

Come cheer with the Warriors! Join the PHS Competition Cheer Team for a fun-filled day of learning cheers, band dances, stunts, and more! Campers will build confidence, learn new skills, and have a blast with our PHS cheerleaders!

✨ Family and friends are invited to watch a special showcase at the end of the day to see everything our campers have learned!

📅 Saturday, December 5th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 PHS Wrestling Room
🎀 Ages 5–14
💲 $23 (includes a T-shirt!)

📝 Register today at portage.recdesk.com!

We can't wait to see you there! Let's go, Warriors! 🧡🖤📣

10/28/2026

Start your week off right with One & Done: A Monday Reset! 🧘‍♀️💪

In just one hour, you’ll work head-to-toe with strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, core work, and finish with a few relaxing minutes to slow down, breathe, and reset. No complicated routines—just everything your body needs to kick off the week feeling strong!

Program Details:
📅 When: Monday mornings
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Portage Park & Rec (401 Cemetery Rd.)
💵 Cost: $4 for Residents / $5 for Non-Residents

Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, this class is designed to help you move better, build strength, and feel great in your body.

👉 Register today at: https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4365

📞 Questions? Call us at 608-742-21

10/28/2026

🚛👻We hope to see everyone tonight at our Truck or Treat event!🎃🚜

Join the Portage Park & Recreation Department for a fun Halloween-themed evening! Kids can get up close to explore the large trucks and vehicles they see around town, plus "Trick or Treat" at each stop along the way! 🍬🎃

📅 When: Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Portage Fairgrounds
🎟️ Cost: FREE! No registration required.

Put on your costumes and bring the whole family for a spooktacular evening of big trucks and sweet treats! See you there! 🛻👻

10/27/2026

Join us for our Open Gyms on Sunday mornings at Bartels Middle School! This FREE Open Gym is open to anyone, and no registration is required.

We will provide some basketballs and other sports equipment, but feel free to bring your own as well!

📍Location: Bartels Middle School
🗓Dates: Sundays, November 8th through March 14th
(No Open Gyms Dec 27 or Jan 3)
⏰Times: 9:00-10:30am (Youth/Family Time)
10:30am-Noon (High School/Adult Time)

10/21/2026

🚛👻Only 1 week away from our annual Truck or Treat event!🎃🚜

Join the Portage Park & Recreation Department for a fun Halloween-themed evening! Kids can get up close to explore the large trucks and vehicles they see around town, plus "Trick or Treat" at each stop along the way! 🍬🎃

📅 When: Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Portage Fairgrounds
🎟️ Cost: FREE! No registration required.

Put on your costumes and bring the whole family for a spooktacular evening of big trucks and sweet treats! See you there! 🛻👻

*If any businesses are interested in sponsoring and bringing a large truck or vehicle, please reach out to [email protected]!

10/19/2026

2026–2027 Winter Vehicle Storage Info 🚤🚐

Looking to store a boat, camper, RV, or vehicle over the winter? Portage Park & Recreation offers winter storage in enclosed, locked buildings or under open-air shelters at the Portage Fairgrounds! This is a first-come, first-served event. Reservations are not accepted.

📅 Move-In Dates:
-Friday, October 23rd: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
-Saturday, October 24th: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

(Unable to make those dates? Call our office the following Monday to inquire about an individual appointment, pending space availability.)

🗓️ Move-Out Date:
-Saturday, April 3rd, 2027: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

💲 Pricing (Check Only):
-Portage Residents: $15/foot (Indoor, secured) | $10/foot (Outdoor)
-Non-Residents: $20/foot (Indoor, secured) | $15/foot (Outdoor)

Payment is a one-time fee due at Move-In and must be paid via check. Items will be measured front-to-back (including trailers and hitches) by City Staff at Move-In.

📍 Location: Portage Fairgrounds, 300 Superior St, Portage, WI 53901

📞 Questions? Contact the Portage Park & Recreation Department at 608-742-2178.

10/19/2026

Tomorrow and Wednesday are our final days of Preschool Open Play this month, so come join the fun!

Our Preschool Open Play program offers a fun, safe environment for kids to burn off some energy, meet new friends, and play!

Sign up for whichever day(s) work best for you, and then drop-in anytime during the 10am-Noon program. If you sign up for 4 days, you get the 5th day FREE!

Register online at https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4365

10/19/2026

Last chance to join in on the fun this upcoming weekend! We still have a few spots available for this weekend's SafeSitter Course!

These Babysitting Courses teach middle-schoolers the essential skills to safely and responsibly care for younger children, while also learning valuable business skills!

Registration can be completed on our website (https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Program) or by stopping in our office at 401 Cemetery Road

10/15/2026

Come check out our Karate Program this fall! Our next session begins on Monday, October 19th and registration is still open.

Dates: Monday and Thursday evenings, October 19th thru December 10th
Location: 401 Cemetery Rd (Portage Park & Rec Community Room)

Whether you're experienced in martial arts, or just want to try it out, anyone is welcome!

Register today at https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=3

10/15/2026

Flag Football has been cancelled for tonight due to the weather. Please see your emails for more information.

Address

401 Cemetery Road
Portage, WI
53901

Telephone

+16087422178

Website

https://portage.recdesk.com/

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