Portland Texas Parks and Recreation Department

06/17/2026

✨ Your Saturday plans are glowing! ✨

Join us this Saturday for TWO glow-tastic events with Portland Parks & Recreation! 🌟

🏓 Glow in the Dark Pickleball
🗓 Saturday, June 20
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Portland Community Center
💲 $5 or FREE with paid membership
🌈 Open play under black lights — wear your brightest neon colors!

🏊‍♂️ Glow in the Dark Swim
🗓 Saturday, June 20
🕖 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Portland Aquatic Center
💲 Only $5 per person
🍕 Games, pizza, ice cream & nighttime pool fun!

Grab your friends, wear your neon, and come glow with us this weekend! 💚💖💙

06/16/2026

Portland Aquatic Center closed today, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, June 17 weather permitting.

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

🎬✨ TOMORROW: "Hooray for Hollywood" Senior Prom! ✨🎬

Roll out the red carpet and join the Portland Senior Center for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, friendship, and entertainment at this year's Senior Prom: "Hooray for Hollywood!"

🌟 All Coastal Bend seniors ages 60 and wiser are invited to bring their spouse, friends, family members, or caregivers and enjoy an afternoon filled with dancing, laughter, music, and great company.

🎟️ FREE Admission
👔👗 Dress in your favorite Hollywood-inspired attire
🎶 Dance, socialize, and make lasting memories
📅 Thursday, June 4
🕓 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Portland Community Center (2000 Billy G Webb)

Grab your sunglasses, strike a pose, and get ready to shine like a star on the red carpet! ⭐🍿🎥

05/28/2026

🤖🧱 Build, Create & Discover This Summer with Snapology! 🚀⚙️

The City of Portland is partnering with Snapology to bring an exciting STEM Workshop Series for children ages 5–12!

Each hands-on session is packed with robotics, engineering, and themed STEM activities designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and engaging environment. Participants will build, design, and discover alongside experienced instructors!

📅 9 Sessions Available
📍 Every Wednesday in June & July **FIRST Session is June 3rd**
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Aviary Room at Fifth & Elm (201 5th St.)
💲 $35 per session

Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/portland-tx/catalog

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on a summer full of learning and fun! 🎉

05/23/2026

Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all participants, Play It Safe has been postponed. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to reschedule the event. Please stay tuned for updates regarding the new date and time.

05/19/2026

🌟⚾ THIS THURSDAY - Portland Night! ⚾🌟

Join us for a night of fun, community, and baseball as Portland takes over the Whataburger Field!
📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ First Pitch: 6:35 PM
Come cheer on the Corpus Christi Hooks as they take on the Midland RockHounds! 🎉

🎤 Special Highlights:
🎼 National Anthem performed by the TM Clark Elementary School Choir
⚾ First Pitch thrown by the Mayor Green
🌌 PLUS… it’s STAR WARS NIGHT

🎟️ Grab your $11 tickets now! CLICK HERE: https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MILB_MPV...
💥 Use code: 26Portland for discounted tickets!

Bring your friends, your family, and your Portland pride—we’ll see you at the ballpark! 🙌

05/08/2026

✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🤠💎

Dust off those boots and get ready for Denim & Diamonds: A Mother & Son Night Out! From mechanical bull rides to music, games, dancing, and photo ops… tonight is all about making memories together. 🐂🎶✨

🎟 Online ticket sales close at 4 PM TODAY https://secure.rec1.com/TX/portland-tx/catalog
🎟 Tickets will also be available at the door tonight!

⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Portland Community Center
💲 $15 per person

No fancy plans needed tonight… just denim, diamonds, and your favorite dance partner. 🤎