Events

Cover Band for 60's and 70's music. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Day 1 of 2 Dates: Mon., June 15 & Tues., June 16 All animals have special adaptations to help them survive. But how do they work? Join us to discover how different types of adaptations work with different types of animals. During this 2-day camp, children ages 7 to 9 will participate in lessons and […]

Day 2 of 2 Dates: Mon., June 15 & Tues., June 16 All animals have special adaptations to help them survive. But how do they work? Join us to discover how different types of adaptations work with different types of animals. During this 2-day camp, children ages 7 to 9 will participate in lessons and […]

Day 1 of 2 Dates: Wed., June 17 & Thurs., June 18 All animals have special adaptations to help them survive. But how do they work? Join us to discover how different types of adaptations work with different types of animals. During this 2-day camp, children ages 7 to 9 will participate in lessons and […]

Day 2 of 2 Dates: Wed., June 17 & Thurs., June 18 All animals have special adaptations to help them survive. But how do they work? Join us to discover how different types of adaptations work with different types of animals. During this 2-day camp, children ages 7 to 9 will participate in lessons and […]

Folk & Bluegrass music. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Enjoy the great outdoors while learning a new skill! Participants ages 9 to adult are invited to join us on the range to explore this unique recreational sport. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

Enjoy the great outdoors while learning a new skill! Participants ages 9 to adult are invited to join us on the range to explore this unique recreational sport. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

Enjoy the warm, sunny mornings of summer while we get our steps in! Join a Naturalist as we walk the paths of Ottawa Metro Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals, while also enjoying nature. Dress for the weather, rain or shine! Registration required the day before each walk.  

The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy  Environmental         Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to watch (or help!) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Registration required by June 23.  

Join us on the water at Lima Lake and learn the basics of kayaking! In our Weekly Watercraft courses, participants will learn from certified instructors how to safely and effectively launch and paddle a kayak. Instruction will be provided on the parts of the boat, best practices in planning, proper safety gear, and how to […]

Join us on the water at Lima Lake and learn the basics of kayaking! In our Weekly Watercraft courses, participants will learn from certified instructors how to safely and effectively launch and paddle a kayak. Instruction will be provided on the parts of the boat, best practices in planning, proper safety gear, and how to […]