Portage
la Prairie’s Gem! Our amazing “Island in the City” is a scenic
park that is second to none! Created by an oxbow of the Assiniboine
River, the horseshoe-shaped setting is home to several playground
areas, picnic sites, and recreational facilities. While on the Island
you can observe the deer, challenge yourself in the hedge maze, or
take a walk along the scenic limestone trails. Enjoy the beautiful
display of birds at the bird pen and the abundance of Canada Geese
that call Crescent Lake home.
If you are interested in sports, you
can enjoy a round of golf at the
18-hole course, or watch the water skiing at the Water Ski Manitoba
site on the lake. Don’t forget to try a game of tennis on the 4
newly resurfaced courts! The park is a fantastic site for walking,
jogging, cycling, rollerblading, or trying out your new scooter! Visit
our brand new Splash Island featuring 2 giant waterslides, a kiddie
slide, tot pool, lazy river, and many other exciting amenities--this
outdoor leisure waterpark is fun for the whole family!
The winter creates a wonderland in the park as the duck pond is
turned ice rink, a toboggan slide is created and cross-country ski
trails are groomed. There are 2 washroom facilities, 3 picnic
facilities and a performing stage that have power outlets. There is a
wheelchair accessible pathway and park admission is free to the
public. It is so beautiful you really must see it to believe it!
Contact Parks Manager Dave Green at 239-8325
Rotary Centennial Fountain located on Crescent
Lake was launched in the summer of 2005.
Arboretum - Located on Island Park The Arboretum is an educational
collection of prairie hardy trees, shrubs and vines. A wheel chair
access pathway joins a series of stations giving information on
plants, horticulture, forestry and wildlife. The Arboretum is free to
the public and is an ideal outdoor classroom to learn about plants and
their importance to the environment. The Arboretum covers 4 acres and
has over 300 different types of plants. With each visit you will have
a new impression of the plants that contribute to the prairie
landscape. The Arboretum is also located in Island Park.
If you are interested in sports, you
can enjoy a round of golf at the
18-hole course, or watch the water skiing at the Water Ski Manitoba
site on the lake. Don’t forget to try a game of tennis on the 4
newly resurfaced courts! The park is a fantastic site for walking,
jogging, cycling, rollerblading, or trying out your new scooter! Visit
our brand new Splash Island featuring 2 giant waterslides, a kiddie
slide, tot pool, lazy river, and many other exciting amenities--this
outdoor leisure waterpark is fun for the whole family!
