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Ottawa Recreation offers programs throughout the year, but especially in the summer, to provide recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ottawa. The Playground and Recreation Board members are committed to providing quality recreational opportunities with the lowest possible fee to the greatest number of people.
Summer Recreation Office Hours (June and July) Our office will be closed beginning July 25 until June 2021.
Please call or email with questions, and we will replay as soon as we can.
9-noon and 1-4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
815-434-7292 cityrec@cityofottawa.org
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Thank You, Ottawa! Thanks for letting us serve you the best we could in these challenging times. Keep yourselves safe and well!!!
Ottawa Awesome Tours! Sign up now for these Recreation Discount Tours on July 22 courtesy of Tom Aussem, founder of Awesome Ottawa Tours. Find information Here. Sign ups limited!!
Special Announcement!
For Adult Softball registration information, please visit the Adult Softball Page.
Please Do NOT send payment at this time.
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The Ottawa Playground and Recreation board decided at its Thursday meeting that it would not sponsor adult basketball at this time due to IDPH restrictions and COVID safety concerns. It will revisit the situation at its January meeting.
Youth teams wishing to use City of Ottawa baseball and softball fields for practices must submit proof of insurance to the Recreation office in City Hall, and they must have proof available at practices. No exceptions.
Call Mark Astle, Director of Ottawa Recreation at (815) 434-7292.