February 07, 2025
Shaw Local
NewsSubscribePrep SportsFriday Night DriveObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryLocal EventsGames and Puzzles

Ottawa Rec will take zoo field trip

Activities continue in Week 7 of the summer programming

By Shaw Local News Network
Hugh Hirschman fed many different types of animals at the Miller Petting Zoo on Saturday, June 11, 2022, during Spring Valley Summer Fest in Kirby Park.

Miller Park Zoo will be the destination Wednesday, July 20, 2022, for Ottawa City Rec's field trip. (Becky Kramer for Shaw Media)

A Miller Park Zoo field trip will highlight Ottawa Recreation’s seventh week of activities.

Buses will start picking up at the parks at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, and leave Ottawa at about 9 a.m. from Peck Park parking lot. Buses will return about 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Lunch is not included in the price. Bring a sack lunch. Call the rec office at 815-434-7292 for more information or to sign up.

To register for programs, visit the office at 301 Madison St., Ottawa, or apply online at www.ottawarecreation.org. For program information, call the office.

Monday, July 18

  • Golf at Pine Hills, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Monday through Wednesday.
  • Safety Town continues this week at Central School. There are spots still available.

Tuesday, July 19

  • Crafts and Tiny Tots programs continue at all parks. Families can register at the parks.
  • YMCA swims lessons continue. Opening still available.
  • Ottawa Elementary running clinic, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Walsh Park, for children entering fifth through eighth grades.

Thursday, July 21

  • Crafts and Tiny Tots programs continue at all parks. Families can register at the parks.

Friday, July 22

  • Bowling sessions continue at Dettore’s Town Lanes. Openings are available in Session 1 (1 to 2:15 p.m.) and Session 2 (2:15 to 3:30 p.m.). Sessions are full.

Coming in Week 8

The game carnival will end the season at Rigden Park. The carnival midway with games and prizes is suited for children ages 3 to 10 years old. Check with park supervisors regarding details. Also, the Ottawa City Rec Tennis Tournament is scheduled July 18-22.