Tournament, Special Events, & Classes

Show off your baller skills in the 3-on-3 Teen Basketball Tournament! This tournament is for those between the ages of 13-17. There is a roster max of 4 players per team and each game will be played at Goppert Team Park. The registration fee is $20 per team and each team is guaranteed two games in the double elimination tournament format. Winners will be decided by the first team to 21 points or the team with the most points after 10 minutes.

The 2nd 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Date: April 25, 2020

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!

Date: December 14, 2019

“Anybody seen a ghost!?”  Join us as we drive around Ottawa and visit haunted destinations. We will give insight on why places may be haunted and if we know the ghosts who are wandering about! Keep an eye out for any paranormal
activity!

Date: October 26—October 30, 2019

An outdoor event filled with fun hands on activities for kids and adults alike. Come celebrate the earth and all it offers for us.  There will also be educational content on how to maintain a garden, plant a tree, or reuse common household items.

Date: April 18, 2020

Take a dive into Mexican food, music, and entertainment on our Cinco de Mayo party. Learn about Mexican culture and customs through games and get a better understanding of the importance of Cinco de Mayo and what it actually means to Mexico.

Date: May 2, 2020

In this beginning pottery class, participants will learn about the possibilities and limits of working with clay.  During the 8 week course, Joleen Thompson will teach the techniques of hand building, pinch, slab, and coil construction.

In this exciting 12 week class, participants will be self-directing their creativity through the potter’s wheel or hand-building.

This class will be concentrating on the concept of the Irish Chain or quilters choice.  The instructor will be going over the supplies needed in the first class.  It is asked that children not attend these classes.

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