Events

Join representatives from the Park District and the ASWCD for a native plant and rain barrel sale! Enjoy a presentation about the importance and impact of native plants on local […]

Live exotic animals. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]