Portage Lakes State Park

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5031 Manchester Road
New Franklin, OH 44319 United States Get Directions

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  • RUN TO THE BEACH

    Portage Lakes State Park 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin, OH, United States

    Run through the trails and along the beautiful lakeshore of the Portage Lakes State Park! Register Now for 2026 Run to the Beach 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble Click Here to Register

  • Pirate Day on the Lake

    Portage Lakes State Park 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin, OH, United States

    Portage Lakes Pirate Day Festival Saturday – July 26th ,2025 11am – 3pm Portage Lakes State Park Join us for another year of family fun and activities. Free Craft Stations, Dig for Buried Treasure, Boat Rides to Treasure Island, Entertainment & photo opportunities with Ashleigh the Mermaid, Black Tide Buccaneers, Carol the Puppet master, Fire spinning and more. Also take a ride on the "Little Roaming Railroad" Also vendors for the entire family and food vendors. Have lunch next to a Pirate.

  • Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump

    Portage Lakes State Park 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin, OH, United States

    The **Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump** is an annual event held at Portage Lakes State Park swim beach in Ohio. Participants brave the freezing waters of Portage Lake to raise money for local charities. This year marks the **21st anniversary** of the event, which will benefit the Akron Rotary Camp for Special needs Children, Ronald McDonald House Charities of North America. Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump: A Tradition of Fun, Fundraising, and Community Spirit Portage Lakes, OH – The Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump, a cherished local event since 2001, brings together community members for a thrilling and charitable day of fun, camaraderie, and, of course, an exhilarating plunge into the icy waters of Portage Lake. This beloved event is more than just a jump; it’s a celebration packed with exciting traditions that make it a day to remember for all ages. Participants and spectators alike look forward to a wide variety of activities that bring the community together while raising vital funds for local charities, including the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Event Highlights: Costume Contest: Participants don their most creative and quirky costumes, with a costume contest rewarding the most entertaining outfits. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off your […]