Portage Lakes, Ohio
Portage Lakes is a community of 5,913 people in Summit County, Ohio.
Why visit Portage Lakes
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 47 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Frank Mason Raymond House, Goodyear Airdock and Firestone Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Portage Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Portage Lakes
Portage Lakes is a census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,407 at the 2020 census. A suburb directly south of Akron, the community takes its name from the encompassing Portage Lakes.
From the Wikipedia article Portage Lakes, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Frank Mason Raymond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
New Franklin, Ohio, listed on the NRHP
Goodyear Airdock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Located in Akron, Ohio
O. C. Barber Barn No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Machine Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Piggery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Colt Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
O. C. Barber Creamery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Taqueria El Paso
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
Mexican Restaurant
1811 South Main Street, Akron
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:45, Su 11:00-18:45
House of Hunan
Restaurant · Asian · 1.8 mi
376 East Waterloo Road
Mo-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:30
Mi Casa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
352 East Waterloo Road, Akron
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
The Golden Burrito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
2027 South Main Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Tito's Mexican Grill - Coventry
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
3333 Manchester Road
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Basement Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
255 East Waterloo Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:30; Su 12:00-02:30
Magic City Brewing Co
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
2727 Manchester Road
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
35 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Community Church of Portage Lakes
Church · Nondenominational · 0.7 mi
3260 Cormany Road, Akron
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 2.0 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare3
Map of Portage Lakes
151 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Summit County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Barberton 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Akron 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- New Franklin 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Green 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Sawyerwood 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Norton 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Lakemore 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Mogadore 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Clinton 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Tallmadge 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hope Lutheran Church, Portage Lakes, Ohio, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frank Mason Raymond House, Bleak23, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goodyear Airdock exterior, The original uploader was IanManka at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- O. C. Barber Barn No. 1 (3540732650), Tom Bower from Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Million Dollar Akron Baptist Temple (82527), Gettier-Montanye, Inc., Glyndon, Maryland, Public domain
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