Jay Community Center

http://www.jaycc.org/

115 East Water St
Portland 47371
260-726-6477
 
The state-of-the-art sports, recreation, and fitness facility in the region. Free indoor walking tracks, daily rates for visitors to our Fitness Center, basketball courts, group exercise classes and senior citizen activities.

Bearcreek Farms

http://www.bearcreekfarms.com/ 
8339 North 400 East,
Bryant 47326
(260) 997-6822
 
Bearcreek Farms Reservations is available
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
 
This splendid 200 acre country resort offers a variety of fun year-round for the entire family.  Choose from live entertainment, dining, an indoor water playground, log cabins, country cottages, and more! 
Accommodations on Site, Banquet Facilities, Activities, Motor Coach Parking, Parking (Free), Picnic Area, Playground, Public Restroom, Public Phone, Restaurant On Site, Swimming Pool (outdoor).

The Brown Bowl

Portland's own bowling center for families and fun!!
 
1616 N. Meridian St.
Portland 47371
260-726-8312

Patriot Fitness

105 N. Meridian St.
Portland 47371
(260) 726-2409

Open 24 hrs.

Bryant Community Center

Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve

The Limberlost, an extensive wetland comprising approximately 13,000 acres in Jay and Adams counties shortly before the turn of the century, was Gene Stratton-Porter's inspiration for her nature studies.

In addition to the tour of the historic home, there are hiking trails throughout the Limberlost Territories. The 440-acre Loblolly Marsh, the 106-acre bird sanctuary and the 112-acre Wabash River Rainbow Bend Park are all open to the public, as are other nearby nature trails and parks. Discover why Mrs. Porter considered the Limberlost one of the best places anywhere to photograph birds, butterflies and flowers.
          
The site is near a large Amish community, so unique shopping and dining opportunities are nearby. Special activities include Nature Day, Bluegrass Jams in the summer and fall, a Birthday Tea Party and a Christmas Open House.
 
For tour maps of marsh and bird sanctuaries, visit the Limberlost State Historic Site. http://www.in.gov/ism/statehistoricsites/limberlost/

Bibler Nature Preserve

http://www.acreslandtrust.org/  
This 105-acre preserve was part of the Bibler Homestead, known as Spring Brook Farm. Located southeast of Portland, the preserve contains two miles of loop trails traveling through old farm fields, grasslands, along a stream and through woods.

ACRES announces a BIO BLITZ in the announcement for June 12 beginning at 4:00 pm and continuing June 13th until 4:00 pm at ACRES Wildwood Nature Preserve near Silver Lake. Rarely does ACRES permit primitive camping at the preserves so take advantage of this unique opportunity! Space is limited to the first 70. Tee shirts and meals will be provided for the registration fee of $10 for adults (over 12) and $5 for children. Friday or Saturday only is $5 for those over 12 and free for children 11 and under. There will be plenty of nature exploration, nature crafts and games for the children, Registration forms are available at ACRES website. For more information contact the ACRES office at 260-637-2273.