Portage Park and Recreation Department

09/03/2026

Portage- let's get active this Fall! Be sure to check out all of the fun programs and sports we have coming up this Fall.

Registration is currently open at https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4365

09/02/2026

Get your little ones out of the house and have some fun this September!

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 3 days, you get the 4th day FREE!

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

08/31/2026

🏈 WE'RE HIRING: FLAG FOOTBALL COACHES! 🏈

Portage Park & Recreation is looking for energetic individuals to join our team as Flag Football Coaches for our youth program (K–5th grades)!

Position Highlights:
💲Pay: $11+ / hour (depending on experience)
⏰Schedule: Thursdays (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM) & Saturdays (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
📆Dates: September 24th – October 17th
✅Parent Bonus: If you have a child in the program, your child's registration fee is waived!

Qualifications:
🔹Ages 14+ welcome to apply
🔹Youth football knowledge or playing experience
🔹Positive, encouraging, and great with kids
🔹Reliable and able to work independently

Responsibilities:
🏈Run fun drills and scrimmages under direction of the program supervisor
🏈Assist with equipment setup and cleanup for practices and games

Apply here: https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4479

08/28/2026

Now that our Summer Recreation Programs have wrapped up, we wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to all of the hard work that our coaches and recreation staff put in this summer!

We appreciate all of their help and effort this summer! We wouldn't be able to offer these fun programs for kids in our community without our incredible team. We hope our staff helped make a positive impact on every child who played with us this season.

Thank you all for a fantastic summer!

08/28/2026

📣 CALLING ALL FUTURE WARRIOR CHEERLEADERS! 🧡🖤

Ever wanted to cheer with the PHS Sideline Cheer Team?! Now’s your chance! 📣

Join us September 4th for a fun afternoon of cheers, stunts & spirit — then cheer alongside the team at the Warrior football game! 🏈

👧 Ages 5–14
⏰ Camp starts at 3 PM
👕 T-shirt + dinner included!
📋Register: portage.recdesk.com | Listed under "Cheer With The Warriors"

Come experience what it’s like to be a Warrior Cheerleader! 🧡🖤

08/27/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Be sure to check out Taste of Portage downtown!

One of the best weekends of the summer is almost here!

✨ Taste of Portage
📅 August 28 & 29
📍 Downtown Portage

Spend the day sampling great food, browsing local shops, enjoying entertainment, and making memories with friends and family.

Whether it's your first visit or a favorite annual tradition, there's something for everyone! Get the full calendar here https://chamber.portagewi.com/events/details/taste-of-portage-aug-28-29-2026-39427

08/21/2026

📣 Reminder that registration for our Fall programs is now open, and spots are filling fast!

📖 Browse the Guide and Register Online: https://portage.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4365

📝Register in-person at our office (401 Cemetery Road)

08/20/2026

📣 CALLING ALL FUTURE WARRIOR CHEERLEADERS! 🧡🖤

Ever wanted to cheer with the PHS Sideline Cheer Team?! Now’s your chance! 📣

Join us September 4th for a fun afternoon of cheers, stunts & spirit — then cheer alongside the team at the Warrior football game! 🏈

👧 Ages 5–14
⏰ Camp starts at 3 PM
👕 T-shirt + dinner included!
📋Register: portage.recdesk.com

Come experience what it’s like to be a Warrior Cheerleader! 🧡🖤