Portland TN Parks & Recreation

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Rememberance Ceremony:
Monday, May 25th - 12:00pm
Richland Park Memorial Park
(Between Richland Gym and Library)

All are welcome to attend!

05/22/2026

Richland Gym will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 7am for walking.

05/22/2026

THE SPLASH PAD IS NOW OPEN!

05/22/2026

The Splash Pad is now open!
Hours of Operation:

Memorial Day Weekend - August 1st 9:00am-7:00pm
August 2nd - Season Close 10:00am-6:00pm

Please take a moment to look over the rules for the new splash pad facility:

SPLASH PAD IS AN USUPERVISED FACILITY. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

CHILDREN MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER SWIM ATTIRE ALONG WITH PROPER WATER SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. SWIM DIAPERS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR AGE-APPROPRIATE CHILDREN. PLEASE USE CHANGING TABLES PROVIDED IN THE RESTROOM FACILITY.

DUE TO TREATED RECYCLED WATER, PLEASE DO NOT DRINK THE SPLASH PAD WATER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A FAMILY-ORIENTED MANNER.

NO RUNNING, NO HORSEPLAY, HANGING ON OR SWINGING ON THE SPLASH PAD EQUIPMENT.

NO PETS, GLASS ITEMS, POOL, OR BEACH TOYS, BEACH TOYS WITH WHEELS OR MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SPLASH PAD/FENCED AREA.

BE MINDFUL OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. IN CASE OF THUNDERSTORMS, LIGHTNING OR SEVERE WEATHER OF ANY KIND, EVERYONE MUST VACATE THE SPLASH PAD FACILITY.

THE SPLASH PAD MAY BE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER. CHECK OUR WEATHER HOTLINE (615)614-8602 OR CALL THE PARK OFFICE (615)325-6464.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE SPLASH PAD & SPLASH PAD AREA DUE TO MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND HAS THE RIGHT TO REMOVE OR EVICT
ANY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - AUGUST 1ST 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
AUGUST 2ND - SEASON CLOSE - 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.
SUMNER COUNTY DISPATCH: 615-451-3838
PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT: 615-325-6464
WWW.CITYOFPORTLANDTN.GOV

05/20/2026

Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting:
May 22nd 9:00am
Richland Park (Near Cold Springs/ Richland Gym)

We hope to see you there!

05/13/2026

Attention:
The baseball field parking lot at Richland Park will be closed today (Wednesday, May 13) for training.

Send a message to learn more

05/12/2026

Dogwood Hills Municipal Course will be closed Wednesday (5/13/26) morning for an event and will reopen to the public at 1pm.

05/06/2026

Don't forget!

Richland Gym will be closed today for the 85th Annual Strawberry Festival events. See below for additional closures during the festival:

Friday May 1st
Saturday May 2nd
Wednesday May 6th
Thursday May 7th
Saturday May 8th

05/03/2026

🍓🍓🍓Opening day is THIS THURSDAY 🍓🍓🍓

Come out to celebrate the opening of our 2026 season!
We will have a full vendor set up (list to come!), food trucks & a surprise!

🍓The 1st 50 people to stop by will get a FREE reusable farmers market bag, stuffed full of goodies & coupons donated by our vendors!!

🍓We open at 3:30, and will be in the first parking lot as you pull into Richland Park!

🍓Our themed for this week is BERRY BASH -- so come ready to celebrate with all the strawberry things!!

Come say high and stock up on all your favorite goods and produce! 🫶🫶

We can't wait to see you!

05/01/2026

Richland Gym closed to host the Strawberry Festival Quilt show today and tomorrow. (5/1/26 & 5/2/26)

Richland Gym will be closed today for the 85th Annual Strawberry Festival events. See below for additional closures during the festival:

Friday May 1st
Saturday May 2nd
Wednesday May 6th
Thursday May 7th
Saturday May 8th