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Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk

Park · Portage, Indiana

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 360 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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57-acre lakefront park featuring a beach & walking trail, plus a seasonal pavilion & concessions.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04095090, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 360 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
1,730 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.25 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 360 ft³/s over 29 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PORTAGE-BURNS WATERWAY AT PORTAGE, IN (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk

H: 82° L: 59°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
79°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
50%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
2.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk?
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a park in Portage, Indiana.
What is the water temperature at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk in Portage, Indiana is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 04095090, 0.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk rated?
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk in Portage, Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 704 reviews.

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Location & Contact

100 Riverwalk Dr, Portage, IN 46368

Portage, Indiana 46368

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes