Portland Texas Parks and Recreation Department

08/29/2026

🐾💦 ONE WEEK AWAY!! Paws, Splash & FUN! 💦🐾
One of summer’s most PAW-pular events is making a splash again! 🌊🐶

🎉 Pooch-A-Palooza H₂O is back at the Portland Aquatic Center on Saturday, September 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.!

Let your four-legged friends cool off, splash around, and enjoy a poolside paw-ty with their furry friends! 🐕💦

👙🐩 Think your pup has the best poolside style? Dress them in their swimsuit best and enter our Pet Swimsuit Contest! 🏆

💲 $5 per dog📝 Registration is required: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/portland-tx/catalog

Grab your pup, their favorite swimsuit, and get ready to PAW-ty in the pool! 🐾☀️🌊

08/24/2026

Our Kid Katch event is Saturday, September 12th at Indian Point Pier. We will be making 300 goody bags for the kids, and we need your help to fill those. If you would like to promote your business, agency, event or club please donate 300 items to be put in those goody bags. All items must be dropped off at the Portland Community Center by Wednesday September 9th. Thank you! And please share this with others that might want to participate.

08/22/2026

THIS SUNDAY!!!! 🩹 Learn skills that could save a life!

Join us next Sunday, August 23, at Fifth & Elm for a FREE Community Safety & Injury Prevention Event with hands-on learning, safety resources and giveaways for the whole family!

Learn Hands-Only CPR
🩸 Become Stop the Bleed certified

🚲 Visit safety & injury prevention booths

🎁 Enjoy giveaways like bicycle helmets, life jackets and more while supplies last!
Stop the Bleed certification classes will be offered at three times:
• 4:15–5:00 p.m.
• 5:15–6:00 p.m.
• 6:15–7:00 p.m.
Stop the Bleed classes are free, but registration is required! Sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/portland-tx/catalog

📍 Fifth & Elm | 201 5th St.

💙 The event is FREE!

08/14/2026

🩹 Learn skills that could save a life!

Join us next Sunday, August 23, at Fifth & Elm for a FREE Community Safety & Injury Prevention Event with hands-on learning, safety resources and giveaways for the whole family!

❤️ Learn Hands-Only CPR
🩸 Become Stop the Bleed certified
🚲 Visit safety & injury prevention booths
🎁 Enjoy giveaways like bicycle helmets, life jackets and more while supplies last!

Stop the Bleed certification classes will be offered at three times:
• 4:15–5:00 p.m.
• 5:15–6:00 p.m.
• 6:15–7:00 p.m.
Stop the Bleed classes are free, but registration is required! Sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/portland-tx/catalog

📍 Fifth & Elm | 201 5th St.
💙 The event is FREE!

08/10/2026

07/30/2026

Luau is TODAY! Hula on over for a great time. See you this afternoon.

🌺 Just 2 Days Away! 🌺

The countdown is on! Join us for the Portland Senior Luau this Thursday, July 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Portland Community Center (2000 Billy G Webb).

Slip on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire and enjoy an afternoon of island fun featuring delicious refreshments, great music, and live Polynesian dancers! 🌴💃

This FREE event is open to all Coastal Bend seniors ages 60 and older. Bring a friend and get ready to celebrate summer, make new memories, and enjoy a little aloha spirit! (family and caretakers welcome too!)

🌺 We can't wait to see you there! 🌺

Portland Texas Parks and Recreation Department

07/23/2026

Park It at Violet Andrews is canceled tonight due to possible inclement weather.

07/23/2026

Swim lessons are canceled tonight, due to possible inclement weather. They are rescheduled for Monday, July 27.

🌧️ Due to the incoming inclement weather, the Portland Aquatic Center is closed today.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

07/19/2026

80’s pool party in progress! We will be here until 10pm. Get your leg warmers and come on.