Special Events

  •  Summer Recreation mail-in registration begins Friday, May 18.  
  • Walk-in Registration Day is June 4 at Shepherd cafeteria 1:30 to 5pm.
  • Softball Roster information available at City Hall and The Ottawa Y.  Rosters due April 23.
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Summer recreation brochures available beginning Friday, May 18 at Ottawa City Hall and Ottawa YMCA! Nearly 50 camps to choose from.
Mail-in Registration starts Friday. Just print off the registration form on the left, fill it out, and mail it back to us at
Ottawa Recreation
301 W. Madison St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
  Walk in registration at Shepherd Cafeteria on Monday, June 4 1:30 to 5pm.


Softball Questions?  Call Softball director     Ray Gerkitz 343-0840

Questions about Adult basketball or Women's softball?  Call TIM TRUMBO 252-8698


Ottawa Playgrounds and Recreation

Ottawa Recreation offers programs throughout the year, but especially in the summer, to provide recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ottawa. The Recreation Board members are committed to providing quality recreational opportunities with the lowest possible fee to the greatest number of people.

Recreation Board Members

Phil McNally - President

  • Eldon Leemhuis
  • Marie McLaughlin
  • Rick Leese
  • Andree Marie Koban

  • Tess Burke
  • Steve Kuhn
  • Maribeth Manigold
  • James Less

The Playground and Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of Ottawa City Hall on the second Thursday of every month.