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Portage Michigan Parks and Recreation

Description :

Celery Flats

 

Celery Flats is really a “park within a park." A key element of the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, Celery Flats has two distinct settings. On the north side of Garden Lane, the Celery Flats Interpretive Center highlights the importance of the celery industry to Kalamazoo County. The Celery Flats Historical Area, with several relocated and restored buildings, is located south of Garden Lane. The Historical Area is the site of many community events and several of the buildings can be reserved for private group use.

A visit to the Celery Flats offers activities for everyone. The area is equipped with playground facilities, a picnic area and walking trails in every direction. 

Director: William Deming
Phone:


Email: Parks & Recreation

Address:  7335 Garden Lane

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Dusk

Amenities:

- Play Equipment
- Picnic Area
- Walking Trails
- Restrooms

 

Rental Information:

 

Policies:

  • Pets:  Pets are allowed except where posted. Posted areas include: picnic areas, playground and Ramona Park beach. Pets must be restrained on a 6’ or retractable leash, inoculated for rabies and never left unattended. Persons in charge of or in control of pets on park property shall be responsible for clean up and removal of excrement deposited by such pet.
  • Cancellation:  The damage deposit and/or rental fees will be returned if the rental is cancelled within 2 weeks of payment. After that period, 50% of the fees will be refunded, if cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to the rental date. Any later cancellations will result in 100% forfeiture. In the event of severe weather, every effort will be made to reschedule your reservation if desired; otherwise, the cancellation policy will determine the amount of any refund.
  • Alcohol:  Prohibited in all parking areas.

    Parks & Recreation

     




    The Parks & Recreation Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Services oversees 17 park sites located throughout the City of Portage; manages the protection of natural and physical city assets and provides recreation, cultural and leisure programs for resident enjoyment.  The department manages the popular Celery Flats Historical Area, the Bicentennial Park Livery and the Millennium Park Ice Rink.  Numerous rental facilities are available to residents, schools and groups for a variety of events including weddings, banquets, graduations and meetings.  If you are interested in rental facilities or need more information on the many park and recreation opportunities Portage has to offer, please contact us.

    Portage Parks and Recreation Highlights:

    • 17 individual park properties
    • Over 900 acres of protected land for public use
    • Park space on several lakes and along scenic Portage Creek – a rare urban cold water trout habitat
    • Three parks dedicated to nature preservation and enjoyment
    • Excellent recreation facilities located throughout the city
    • Unique facilities such as a refrigerated outdoor ice rink, skate park, historic museum and fishing piers
    • Miles of multi-use, hiking and nature trails
    • Popular summer and fall adult softball leagues
    • Park Ranger program to ensure the integrity of the system
    • Lifeguarded summer beach operation

 

The Ice Rink at Millennium Park

 

Home to the first refrigerated outdoor ice rink in southwest Michigan, Millennium Park provides unique opportunities for all ages. During the spring and summer periods, the rink is transformed into a reflecting pond. Located along Romence Road, just west of South Westnedge Avenue, Millennium Park is in the heart of the shopping district and easily accessible by car or bicycle.

 

Address:  280 Romence Road


Information Hotline:
 

2013-2014 Ice Rink Hours of Operation:


December 12 to December 20 & January 5 to March 2
Sunday: 12 to 9 p.m.
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 3 to 9 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

December 21 to  January 4
Daily: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
December 24, 31, January 1:  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed

Contact Information :

7335 Garden Lane Portage MI. 49002