Tournaments, Special Events, & Classes

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This event has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19.

The 3rd Annual Angry River Barbecue Disc Golf Classic is a fundraiser event with all proceeds going back to the ORC Youth Sports Scholarship Program!  This tournament is a great introductory for those who may want to learn how to play in tournaments along with those seasoned veterans who play in tournaments regularly! Novice and Junior players will play one round of 18 holes. All other divisions will play two rounds of 18 holes. Divisions of 3 or less could possibility be combined. This will be determined on a division by division case basis.

This event has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Ottawa Recreation Commission is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Ottawa Disc Golf Fest, sponsored by Ottawa Bike and Trail, in Forest Park on June 2020! This day will be full of activities such as a Dynamic Discs Trilogy Challenge, Doubles Disc Golf Tournament, Frisbee Games, longest drive contest, putting contests, free swim day, family activities, arts and crafts vendors, softball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and so much more!

This event has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19.

NEW coming June 2020 is the Ottawa Bike and Trail Softball Tournament.  Grab your buddies and get a team together for a new activity during Disc Golf Fest! This double elimination tournament is limited to the first 6 teams.  Games begin at 9 am.

This event has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19.

NEW coming June 2020 is the Ottawa Bike and Trail  3-on-3 Hoops Tournament.  Grab your buddies and get a team together for a new activity during the Fest!  This double elimination tournament will begin at 12:00 noon during Disc Golf Fest. The tournament is limited to the first 16 teams.

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Shake, rattle and roll away the winter chills. Bring yourself, a friend, your sweetie or your spouse and dance to your heart’s content! Drinks, snacks, dancing, and more await you at the ORC Prom and Sock Hop!

It is rumored that Santa and his elves will be scattering candy canes in downtown Ottawa! Come join us as we search for the hidden candy canes and other great prizes. The hunt is being held in conjunction with the Christmas Parade and will take place immediately following the parade at the Franklin County Courthouse lawn!

Do you want to celebrate and ring in the New Year with your kiddo, but don’t want to keep them up until the midnight countdown? The ORC will be hosting a 12:00 pm celebration  at the Goppert Building and we invite you to join us to welcome 2021! The kids will have an opportunity to create party decorations, wearables, and noise makers.  At 11:55am, we will gather into the gymnasium and prepare for the countdown, balloon drop and celebration.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.

DATE: December 31, 2020
TIME: 10:30 am—12:30 pm

ORC Beginning Guitar class is designed to teach basic chords, simple two and three chord songs, and how to bridge each chord. This class will teach the students progressions and rhythm along with the anatomy and function of the guitar.  Progressive skills classes will be held at the Goppert Building. Students must take the previous class in order to participate in the next level class.

Join Mr. Matt in the exploration of the outdoors.  This 6 week class will cover the basics of participating in the outdoors.  Fishing, hunting, hiking and basic survival will be covered.  Additional classes may be offered based on interest and availability.

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Are you looking for something fun to do with your child, that is stimulating but also provides time to be around other kiddos? The ORC is partnering with the Ottawa Library to offer Teaching Tots.  This class will consist of story time, activities, dancing, singing, and playtime. 

Teaching Tots will be offered to children age 2-5. An adult is required to attend with each child.

The ORC offers four quarterly coloring contests each year!  Coloring pages are available at the Goppert Building!  All ages are welcome to participate!

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