Paramount Skating Arena
A roller skating rink for people of all ages! Skate rental available. Youth Roller Hockey Clinic offered every Wednesday evening. Adult Hockey offered every Sunday evening. Hours: Friday from 7:30pm
Whether you’re a history buff exploring the sites and museums, outdoor enthusiast eager to traverse the scenic I&M Canal Trail, a lover of fine arts attracted to our bustling arts district, or a family looking to enjoy our lush parks, Ottawa offers a variety of attractions to enchant every visitor.
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A roller skating rink for people of all ages! Skate rental available. Youth Roller Hockey Clinic offered every Wednesday evening. Adult Hockey offered every Sunday evening. Hours: Friday from 7:30pm

Amenities: Basketball Court, Concession Stands, Grill, Ottawa Girls Fastpitch Diamonds, Ottawa Pony League Diamond, Play Equipment, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Shelters, Tennis Courts. Restrooms and concessions are available seasonally.

Designed and painted by: E. Colin Williams and Murals by Jericho In 1886, a young French glassblower named Victor Peltier opened his own company in Ottawa. Peltier Glass made opalescent

Open to the Public! Unique to Central Illinois, Pine Hills golf course has been described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is

The City of Ottawa offers free boating amenities including: ten 25 ft floating slips (free up to 48 hrs), nine public boat launches, and free trailer parking. Located along the

The Radium Girls were factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark paint. The women, who had been told the paint was harmless, ingested deadly amounts

Hours: Call for hours Cost: Adults $15, Youth $10, Children under 4 are Free Difficulty:moderate Built before the Civil War, this ornate 50-foot-tall Italianate mansion was constructed by William Reddick,

Our library has a large selection of children’s books, a Puppets “n” Stuff play center, and we host a number of family oriented events. Computers are available for both adults

In 1919, women got the right to vote. A pivotal moment. “Revolution” overlooking the confluence of the Fox and Illinois Rivers, is a tribute to Ottawa’s, and America’s tenacious women

Amenities: Ball Diamond, Basketball Hoops, Benches, 2 Grills, Memorials, Pathway Around Park, Picnic Tables, Play Equipment, Shelter