Ottawa Recreation

06/05/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉

Our Ottawa City Rec Summer Event Schedule is here, and registration for all events opens THIS WEDNESDAY! ☀️🎈

From zoo trips and baseball games to magic shows, picnics, and our summer carnival, there's something for everyone!

Stay tuned for more details coming soon, including bus information, Summer Parks programming, event specifics, and everything you'll need to know before the fun begins. 🚍🌳✨

Spots may be limited for some activities, so be ready to sign up on Wednesday!

05/15/2026

⛳️ Swing into summer with Ottawa City Rec Golf Camp at Pine Hills Golf Course! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ Spots fill up FAST, so don’t wait — scan the QR code below to sign up today!

📍 Camp Location: Pine Hills Golf Course
📲 Registration is through Pine Hills, not the City Rec website.
💵 Please bring cash to your sessions!

05/13/2026

🚓👮‍♂️ Youth Police Academy is here! 👮‍♀️🚓

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in law enforcement? Join us for this hands-on, 6-day academy where participants will meet local officers, tour the police department and jail, explore squad cars, and take part in real-life scenarios like mock crime investigations, K9 demos, SWAT equipment, and even mock trials!

📅 June 11 – July 15
📍 Police Department & City Hall

⚠️ Spots are limited to just 15 participants! Open to grades 7th-12th.

Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn, engage, and graduate like a pro! 🎓

👉 Sign up today: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/ottawa-il/catalog

05/08/2026

💪 Kids Strength 101 with Coach Jim!
Get stronger, move better, and learn the right way to train with a well-known coach who’s helped athletes of all levels succeed! This fun and supportive program focuses on proper technique, basic strength training, and overall athletic development.
🏆Register now!!!
👟 Be sure to wear proper athletic shoes for lifting and running!

05/07/2026

See you all there! 🎢🎡🎠

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Ottawa Lions Club Carnival! Get yours at the Ottawa Visitors Center or City Hall!

05/07/2026

⛳️ Get ready to tee off this summer!

Ottawa City Rec is excited to partner with Pine Hills Golf Course for our 2026 Golf Camp—perfect for young golfers looking to learn, play, and have a blast on the course! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

Spots fill up FAST, so don’t wait—register today!

📲 Registration is through Pine Hills (not the City Rec website), so be sure to scan the QR code below to sign up.
💵 Please bring $30 cash to your session.

Let’s hit the greens and make it a summer to remember! 🌞⛳️
Pine Hills

05/04/2026

In person sign-ups are tonight at 301 West Madison Street from 6:00pm-7:00pm! Come stop by to register for another fun summer of Adult Softball!

04/27/2026

Safety skills for every stage—because confidence starts with being prepared! 💙
Ottawa City Recreation is proud to partner with OSF HealthCare to offer three amazing programs this summer:
👶 Safe Sitter – Learn the essentials of babysitting, safety, and responsibility
❤️ Safe Sitter with CPR – Take it a step further with life-saving CPR skills
🏡 Safe at Home – Build confidence staying home alone safely
These camps are perfect for helping kids gain independence, stay safe, and be ready for real-life situations. Spots are limited—be sure to register early! 💥

04/27/2026

Get ready to pass, set, and hit your way into volleyball season! 🏐🔥

The Ottawa High School Volleyball Skills Clinic is coming July 27th–30th at Wallace Grade School! Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your game, we've got a spot for you.

We’re offering two sessions:
🏐 5th–6th Grade: 8:00AM-9:30AM
🏐 7th–8th Grade: 9:45AM-11:30AM

Don’t miss this chance to build skills, boost confidence, and have a blast on the court. Grab your friends and sign up today—spots will fill fast! Ottawa Lady Pirate Volleyball💥https://secure.rec1.com/IL/ottawa-il/catalog

04/22/2026

🏀🔥 The wait is over! Ottawa High School Boys & Girls Basketball Camps are officially LIVE on the Ottawa City Rec website!

Spots are limited, so don’t get left on the bench—register FAST and get ready to level up your game this summer! ⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️

Sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/ottawa-il/catalog