It is the mission of the Port Huron Recreation Department to create active and innovative recreational opportunities with a focus on safety and fun.

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Be on the lookout for magical butterfly wings we are installing this summer at select Port Huron Parks! Once finished, these butterfly wings will stand about 6 feet tall. Flutter over to these photo ops at Sanborn, 16th St. and Pine Grove Parks later this summer!
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Plant flowers with Friends of the St. Clair River to create a natural habitat for monarchs and other pollinators on May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Pine Grove Park. For more info, contact anna@scriver.org or visit scriver.org/events. 📷: Friends of the St. Clair River
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Paid parking at Lakeside and Lighthouse Beaches for the summer season starts today, May 21, 2026. Seasonal beach parking passes may be purchased at the parking booths upon arrival. City of Port Huron residents may receive a free season pass. porthuronrec.com/beach
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The 2026 Parks and Rec summer guide is online! To view the guide, please visit qrco.de/2026summer or drop by the Palmer Park Rec Center on Armour St. for a physical copy. Registration for starts at 8 a.m. on May 7 for City of Port Huron residents.
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Summer guides, featuring all of Port Huron Rec's summer activities, have arrived! Visit the Palmer Park Rec Center to pick up a copy or visit qrco.de/2026summer for a digital version. City of PH residents, sign up for the Rec's summer programs starting 8 a.m. on May 7.
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It's never too early to visit the beach, especially with days like today. ☀️ Beat the crowd before summer break starts. For more information about the City of Port Huron beaches, please call the Parks Department at 810.984.9709.
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PBS KIDS and St Clair Organizing For Regional Equity are throwing a FREE resource party for families and kids at the Harvey Community Center on March 16 at 11 a.m.! The Harvey Community Center is located at 3013 24 St. in Port Huron. For more info, call SCCORE at 1.810.357.6361.
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The Palmer Park outdoor ice rink is ready for open skate and hockey! ⛸️ 🏒 A rink at Lincoln Park is coming soon too! BYO skates or borrow ours at the Palmer Park Rec Center on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Palmer Park is located at 2829 Armour St. in Port Huron.
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Registration for the Recreation Department's winter programming starts this week! Residents of the City of Port Huron may register starting tomorrow, Jan. 8 at 8 a.m. and nonresidents and township partners may register starting Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 a.m.! 😀
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The Parks and Rec Departments will be temporarily closed for the holidays from Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 12:30 p.m. to Thursday, Jan. 1. Normal business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. From all the staff at Parks and Rec, have a safe and fun holiday season!
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The Port Huron Parks and Recreation Department wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We will be closed for Thanksgiving break starting at noon tomorrow, Nov. 26, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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Winter Celebration at Pine Grove Park starts next Friday, Nov. 28! The lights and displays will be lit daily from 5-10 p.m. Nov. 28 to Jan. 2. For more info, visit porthuronrec.com/winterceleb…. Thank you to our sponsors: US Farathane Port Huron, All Star Services and McLaren Port.
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The NEW playscape at Kind Park is ready for use! 🤩 Kind Park is located at 12th and Jenks St. in Port Huron. For additional questions about Port Huron parks, please call the Parks Department at 810.984.9709.
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The courts are calling! Play on these new, outdoor pickleball courts at Sanborn Park while it's still warm. Located in the northwest corner of Sanborn Park, these courts are free for the public to use. Thank you Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant!
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The pickleball courts at Sanborn Park are finally beginning to take shape! Twelve outdoor courts will be available this fall for public play. These courts were possible from the support of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant.
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The playscape at Kind Park has been removed to make room for a NEW playscape! Construction will be completed on the new playscape this fall. Kind Park is located near 12th St. and Jenks St. in Port Huron. For more info about City parks, call the Parks Department at 810.984.9709.
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The Port Huron Recreation Department is hiring for a part-time recreation clerk! Please apply by Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. For more info, please visit porthuronrec.com/employment.
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After an eventful summer, the Port Huron Rec Department is using the first week of September to refresh and update our facilities. To ensure we’re ready for an even better season ahead, the Palmer Park Rec Center will be temporarily closed from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5.
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Regular business hours will resume on Monday, Sept. 8. For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to the Recreation Department at 810.984.9760 or phrec@porthuron.org. Thank you for your understanding. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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This is the LAST WEEKEND to ride the SUPER SLIDE before it closes for the season. Ride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24. The Super Slide is weather permitting. For more info about the Super Slide, please visit porthuronrec.com/superslide.
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