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Ocala Recreation and Parks
Activity Guide
May - August 2021ISSUE 2
MAY- AUGUST 2021
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
IN THIS PROGRAM
ISSUE REGISTRATION
03 A Note From the Director
INFORMATION
04 Summer Camps
08 Aquatic Fun Centers
Register online at
10 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series
12 Recreation Programs
ocalafl.org/recpark
19 Cultural Arts or call 352.368.5517
20 Recreation and Community Centers
22 Discovery Center
We reserve the right to adjust or cancel
24 Fort King National Historic Landmark dates, prices and locations for all programs.
26 Ocala Golf Club
28 Fort King Tennis Center
29 Staff Directory
FOLLOW US
All advertised city events are scheduled to take
place, as planned. However, the final disposition of
ON SOCIAL
these events will be evaluated, based on guidance
from local health department officials and current
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidelines. As such, all city events are subject to
postponement or cancellation based on the current
recommendations and guidelines for preventing the
spread of COVID-19. Events that do take place as
scheduled will be implemented with health and
@OcalaRecPark
safety protocols in place. Visitors choosing to
participate are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines
for face coverings and social distancing.
2 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK Front cover photo courtesy of Ocala-Living.A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Get Ready for Summer Fun in Ocala!
As we look forward to the summer months, it’s hard not to
reflect on what a difference a year can make. While we may not
be fully back to normal, we are excited to offer plenty of fun-in-
the-sun activities this summer.
We offer four summer camps at our centers. Whether you are a
budding scientist, history buff or want to have fun and make new
friends, there is a camp for every kid. Our summer camps have
different themes each week, so pick a different camp each week
and try them all! Camps run from June through July and age
range vary per camp.
No summer is complete without a trip to the pool! Our two
Aquatic Fun Centers offer full sized pools as well as a waterfall
feature, water slide, and zero-inch depth entry for easy access.
Swim lessons are available at both locations to teach the basics
of swimming and aquatic safety. We also offer Aquability for
Preston Pooser, CPRE individuals with disabilities, adult lap swim and a Junior Lifeguard
Director, Ocala Recreation and Parks Program. Plus, don’t miss out on checking out our two splash
pads!
We have plenty of other programs for all ages, from the young to
the young at heart. I encourage you to look through our Activity
Guide, pick out a few and try something new with Ocala
Recreation and Parks!
OUR PROMISE
At Ocala Recreation and Parks, we endeavor to provide you with experiences uniquely yours in safe
places and spaces that captivate and inspire; where strangers become friends and friends become a
family we call community; where little boys and girls dream of mighty achievements and their families
and neighbors are their biggest fans; where the song of the swing set, the roaring of the crowd and the
rustling of the leaves all blend into a sweet symphony; where time and troubles slip away into smiles
and laughter. At Ocala Recreation and Parks we strive to ensure the memories you make with us here
today will be treasured stories you share with your family, friends, children and grandchildren
tomorrow. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK | 3CITY OF OCALA
SUMMER
CAMPS
REGISTER ONLINE
OCALAFL.ORG/SUMMERCAMP
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 6
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
8 AM - 5 PM
Drop off is 7:30 - 8 AM and pick up is 5 - 5:30 PM
COVID-19 CHANGES
• Campers must bring and wear their own face covering.
• On-site registration will not be available.
• Late drop offs and early pickups are not permitted
without advance notice from the parent.
• Parents will drop off and pick up children in a drive
through/parking lot.
• Parents/guardians not permitted to enter the
buildings.
• Health screening will be performed on each camper
every morning at drop off.
• Facilities and equipment will be sanitized regularly.CITY KIDS SUMMER CAMP
E.D. Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St.
DATES WEEKLY COST
June 1 - July 30 Ocala residents: $50/camper
Mondays - Fridays Non-city residents: $75/camper
8 AM - 5 PM *Note: There is a $25 one-time,
non-refundable registration fee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
June 1- Making New Friends July 6- Fun & Games
June 7- Sweet Science July 12- 70's Fun
June 14- Splash Down July 19- Edible Engineering
June 21- Fun & Fitness July 26- Alpha Summer
June 28- Shark Attack
CAMPER AGE RANGE
5 - 11
LILY'S LEAPING SUMMER CAMP
Lillian Bryant Community Center | 2200 NW 17 Pl.
DATES WEEKLY COST
June 1 - July 30 Ocala residents: $40/camper
Mondays - Fridays Non-city residents: $60/camper
8 AM - 5 PM *Note: There is a $25 one-time,
non-refundable registration fee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
June 1- Friendship Fun July 6- Fun with Food
June 7- Let’s Get Messy July 12- Kids Got Talent
June 14- Mad Science July 19- Wacky Days
June 21- Wet-n-Wild July 26- Sports Challenge
June 28- Patriotic Past-times
CAMPER AGE RANGE
5 - 11
OCALAFL.ORG/SIUMMERCAMP | 5Camp Wildlands
JUNIOR HISTORIANS
SUMMER CAMP
Fort King National Historic Landmark
3925 E Fort King St.
The Junior Historians Summer Camp at Fort King
gives children the opportunity to be fully immersed
in local Ocala history and nature. Throughout the
week, Junior Historian campers will learn skills like
archaeology, sewing, cooking, history, artillery,
gardening, foraging and much more!
DATES
June 14 - July 30
Mondays - Fridays
8 AM - 5 PM
AGE RANGE
11 - 17
WEEKLY COST
$175 PER CAMPER
6 | OCALAFL.ORG/SUMMERCAMPDISCOVERY CENTER
SUMMER CAMPS
Discovery Center
701 NE Sanchez Ave.
Join the Discovery Center for a summer of
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Math) fun! Enjoy hands-on learning as we
explore a different science theme each week.
We will conduct experiments, play games, make
crafts, and more each week!
DATES
June 1 - August 6
Mondays - Fridays
8 AM - 5 PM
AGE RANGE
Junior Camp Senior Camp
8 - 11 12 - 14
WEEKLY COST
For Members For Non-Members
$115/camper $130/camper
*Note: There is a $25 one-time, non-refundable registration fee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
June 1- Myths & Magic July 6- Wild Florida
June 7- Outdoor Explorers July 12- Brilliant Botanists
June 14- Magnificent Magnets July 19- Air & Space
June 21- Planet Avengers July 26- Sensational Senses
June 28- Archaeology & Geology August 2 - Awesome Artists
OCALAFL.ORG/SIUMMERCAMP | 7Aquatic
FUN
Centers
OCALAFL.ORG/AQUATICS
Beat the summer heat at one of our Aquatic Fun Centersù Each center has spray features÷ a waterfall
and water slideü Each pool has a zero inch depth entry for easy access and are ADA compliantü
Jervey Gantt Hampton
2390 SE 36th Ave. 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34471 Ocala, FL 34475
352.624.2410 352.622.6803
MONDAYS - SATURDAYS POOL COST
Morning Session Afternoon Session One Time Admission
10 AM – 1 PM 2 – 5 PM
(Valid for ONE swim session)
SUNDAYS
Afternoon Session
$2 per child
1– 5 PM $3 per adult
SPLASH PADS
Citizens' Circle Lily's Pad
151 SE Osceola Ave. 2200 NW 17th Pl.
8| OCALAFL.ORG/AQUATICSAQUATIC PROGAMS
LEARN TO SWIM ADULT LAP SWIM
Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center
Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center
2390 SE 36th Ave.
2390 SE 36th Ave.
Hampton Aquatic Center
255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. MAY 31 - JULY 29
MONDAYS - THURSDAYS
MAY 24 - JULY 28
MONDAYS - WEDNESDAYS 8:30 - 10 AM or 5 - 6 PM
9 - 9:30 AM
Take a lap at our pool! Lap swim workouts
5:30 - 6 PM (Jervey Gantt Only)
are a great way to build muscle, practice
Learn to Swim consist of six lessons over a cardio respiratory fitness, tone muscles and
two-week period. Students are placed in burn calories-all without putting strain on
groups according to their swimming levels. your joints.
Students will learn staying safe around
water, floating, strokes, how to be efficient Lap Swim is for adults 18+ only.
swimmers, and additional aquatic skills.
$55 PER PERSON $5 PER SESSION
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
AQUABILITY JUNIOR LIFEGUARD
Hampton Aquatic Center Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center
255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2390 SE 36th Ave.
JUNE 7 - JULY 1 JUNE 21 - 25
JULY 6 - JULY 29 MONDAY - FRIDAY
Ages 5 -12 Ages 12 - adults 9 AM - 12 PM
8:45 - 9:45 AM 5:30 - 6:30 PM Junior Lifeguard offers hands-on experience
Tues. & Thurs. Mon. & Wed. for teenagers interested in being a lifeguard
as future summer employment. Participants
Individuals of all abilities can enjoy will receive training in water skills, escape
swimming! Aquability will have two swim techniques, CPR, AED and first aid. Candidates
sessions that last four weeks for individuals must pass three prerequisites: swim front
with special needs to learn basic water crawl 25 yards, submerge to depth 6 feet and
safety and swimming skills. Swimmers must tread water for one minute.
be accompanied by an in-water buddy.
Junior Lifeguard is for ages 12 - 15
$55 PER PERSON $75 PER PERSON
OCALAFL.ORG/AQUATICS | 9Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series Free Friday Night Concerts APRIL 16 - JUNE 25* 7 - 9 PM | WEBB FIELD OCALAFL.ORG/LEVITTAMP *Excludes May 28 T he Levit t AMP Oc a la Mus i c Ser ies is s uppor t ed in pa r t by the Mo r timer & Mim i Le vitt F ounda t ion, a pr iva t e fo unda t i on t ha t em power s towns a nd c it ie s a c r os s Am e r ic a t o tr a ns fo r m under used public s pa c e s int o t hr ivi ng de s t i na t ions t hr ough t he power of fr e e , liv e m us ic . L ea r n m or e a t levi tt . or g 10 | OCALAFL.ORG/LEVITTAMP
Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series
Band Schedule
Headliner Headliner Headliner
Sunny War The HeadTones Tiempo Libre
Bohemia
Folk Blues Funk Afro-Cuban Jazz
Opening Band Opening Band Opening Band
Caly & Megan Souljam Trio Rosal
Folk Jam Band Bolero
Headliner Headliner Headliner
Sideline DwayneDopsieand The New Respects
theZydecoHellraisers
Bluegrass Zydeco Pop
Opening Band Opening Band Opening Band
Justin Mason and Julie Black Band The States
the Blue Nights
Bluegrass Blues-Rock Indie Rock
Headliner Headliner Headliner
JPSoarsGypsyBlue Ruby Velle and the Love, DEAN!
RevuewithAnneHarris Soulphonics
Blues Retro Soul Soul Pop
Opening Band Opening Band Opening Band
Pam Taylor Duo Becky Sinn Kristopher James
Blues-Roots Retro Jazz Folk
JUNE 25 | GRAND FINALE | 6 - 9 PM
Opening Band Headliner Supporting Band
Fareeza Thomas McClary's Soloman Jaye
Commodore Experience
Soul Rock Soul R&B Soul
OCALAFL.ORG/LEVITTAMP | 11ANY AGE PROGRAMS
30 DAY VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE Free
Follow @OcalaRecPark on Facebook and Instagram
Virtual
MAY 1 - 31 | DAILY
Ready to start a fitness journey? Join in our virtual fitness challenge. For 30 days, we will help guide you
towards living a healthier lifestyle. We will post a daily workout video that will target different areas of the
body and show you how to do each exercise safely. All fitness levels are welcome!
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN: $20 per
FAMILY PIZZA PARTY
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
family
MAY 7 | FRIDAY | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family to make your own pizza with ingredients straight from the Fort King Heritage Garden!
The registration cost is for one pizza that will feed a family of four.
AFTER DARK IN THE PARK MOVIE: Free to
A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS [R]
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
MAY 14 | FRIDAY | 8:30 PM
Join us in the park for A Fistful of Dollars. Bring a chair or blanket and get comfortable. Snacks and
refreshments are available for purchase. This movie is rated R. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an
adult.
PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS: Free to
KEEPING WILD ANIMALS, WILD
Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sancheô Ave.
attend
MAY 21 | FRIDAY | 10 - 11 AM
Join an Ocala Park Ranger to learn about why it is important to not interact, feed, or keep wild animals as
pets. They will also discuss what to do with pets when you can no longer care for them and why you shouldn't
release them into the wild on their own.
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN: Free to
NATIVE PLANTS FOR LANDSCAPING
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
MAY 29 | SATURDAY | 10 AM - NOON
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences will join us at the Fort King Heritage Garden to
discuss which native plants are best for local landscaping.
12 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKCOMMUNITY GARDEN REPLANT DAY Free to
Ocala Community Garden | 2233 W Silver Springs Blvd.
attend
MAY 29 | SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Get your hands dirty at the Ocala Wellness Community Garden replant day! We will be planting summer
seasonal seeds. For more information about the garden and how to purchase your own garden plot, visit
www.ocalafl.org/garden.
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN: Free to
BEE HOUSES
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
JUNE 11 | FRIDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Buzz on in to the Fort King Heritage Garden to learn about nature's gentle pollinators, the mason bee! We will
be making take-home recycled bee houses.
PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS: Free to
OWLS AND BATS
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
JULY 16 | FRIDAY | 7 - 9 PM
Meet up with an Ocala Park Ranger to call out to owls, watch thousands of bats leave the bat house and find
out awesome facts about both species!
VIRTUAL BEACH SAND FITNESS Free
Follow Ocala Recreation and Parks on Facebook and Instagram
Virtual
AUGUST 2 - 27 | MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
This virtual beach workout course will challenge you in new ways with less impact on your body. There are
two City beach volleyball courts at Jervey Gantt Park and Ocala Regional Sportsplex. A workout will be posted
weekly demonstrating how to perform each individual exercise.
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN: Free to
MUSHROOM HIKE
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
AUGUST 14 |SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Join the mushrooming group Florida Academic Lichen and Fungi Enthusiasts League (FALAFAL) on a hike
through Fort King National Historic Landmark to learn how to identify different local mushroom species.
Dress accordingly. Attendees are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen and bug repellent.
COMMUNITY GARDEN REPLANT DAY Free to
Ocala Community Garden | 2233 W Silver Springs Blvd.
attend
AUGUST 28| SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Get your hands dirty at the Ocala Wellness Community Garden replant day! We will be planting fall seasonal
seeds. For more information about the garden and how to purchase your own garden plot, visit
www.ocalafl.org/garden.
OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK | 13YOUTH PROGRAMS
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE: $10 per
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SQUIRREL
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
child
AGES 6 - 16 | JULY 3 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Join an Ocala Park Ranger on an adventure of living life as a squirrel! Using Project Wild curriculum,
participants will learn about different local squirrels, from lifecycles, observation to what they eat and where
they live.
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE: $10 per
FUN IN THE SUN
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
child
AGES 6 - 16 | JULY 31 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Get ready to have some fun with the sun! An Ocala Park Ranger will walk participants through how to harness
the power of the sun for solar cooking. We'll cool off afterwards with some water games so bring a towel and
sunscreen!
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE: $10 per
PLAY AND LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
child
AGES 6 - 16 | AUGUST 6 | FRIDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Water is an important resource and an Ocala Park Ranger will talk about conservation strategies and play fun
games to help participant understand how to help conserve our natural resources.
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE: $10 per
FISHING FOR BEGINNERS
Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sancheô Ave.
child
AGES 6 - 16 | AUGUST 7 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Want to learn how to fish? Join an Ocala Park Ranger to learn the basics of fishing, like how to bait your hook,
cast your line and more. Fishing poles will be provided. This will be a catch and release event.
14 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKYOUTH SPORTS
START SMART LACROSSE $35 per
Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36th Ave.
player
JUNE 2 - 30 | WEDNESDAYS | 6 - 7 PM
Start Smart Lacrosse is an introductory lacrosse program for children 6-7 years old. The program prepares
kids in a fun, non-threatening environment while using age appropriate equipment to learn shooting, passing,
catching, cradling, stick handling and more.
FUTURE STARS BASKETBALL $40 per
E.D. Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St.
player
AGES 5 - 13 | JUNE 7 - JULY 16 |MONDAYS - FRIDAYS | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Future Stars Basketball teaches the next generation of athletes the fundamentals of the sport with a focus on
teamwork and sportsmanship. All participants must be within their age division at time of registration. These
age divisions are 5 - 7, 8 - 10 and 11 - 13.
START SMART SOCCER $25 per
Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36th Ave.
player
AGES 5 - 6 | JULY 7 - AUGUST 4 | WEDNESDAYS | 6 - 7 PM
Start Smart Programs were created the by the National Alliance for Youth Sports to help kids get ready for
sports and succeed in life. Players will practice dribbling, passing, kicking and more while developing
teamwork and sportsmanship with each other.
TINY MITE SOCCER $25 per
Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36th Ave.
player
AGES 3 - 4 | JULY 8 - AUGUST 5 | THURSDAYS | 6 - 7 PM
This is a fun and safe soccer program for rising soccer stars! Young athletes will learn the basics of soccer and
develop their motor skills to help prepare them for a successful future in sports.
OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK | 15ADULTS 18¼ PROGRAMS
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN: $20 per
HERB GARDEN AND PIZZA
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
person
JUNE 4 | FRIDAY | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us at Fort King to make your own mini herb garden to take home with you. You will also get to make your
own tasty wood fired pizza topped with ingredients fresh from the Fort King Heritage Garden!
YOGA IN THE FORT Free to
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
attend
MAY 8 | SATURDAY | 9 - 10 AM
Taught by local yoga instructor DeNaya Wilkerson, all fitness levels and body types will benefit from this class
and pose modifications will be provided as needed. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat and a water bottle. In
order to maintain social distancing, spots are limited. This program is weather dependent.
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES $300 per
team
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67th Ave. Rd.
AUGUST 4 - NOVEMBER 18 | MENS: TUESDAYS | CO-ED: WEDNESDAYS | 7 - 9 PM
Swing batter, batter! Our Adult Softball League is open to teams who enjoy a good, competitive game, exhibit
sportsmanship behaviors and are looking to meet new friends. All participants are responsible for bringing
their own equipment. Cost is $300 per 15 player team.
FIRST RESPONDER SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT $250 per
team
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67th Ave. Rd.
AUGUST 21 - 22 | SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 9 AM - 9 PM
Calling all First Responders! This softball tournament aims to bring out first responders and their families to
interact with others that also serve the community. Home runs are limited to 3 per team. Looking for a
competitive edge? Unlimited home run bands are available for $10, non-transferable.
ONE-PITCH SUPER DRAFT SERIES $30 per
game
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67th Ave. Rd.
NOW - OCTOBER | SELECT FRIDAYS | 7 PM - MIDNIGHT
Individual players are invited to join us on select Friday nights for our One-Pitch Super Draft Softball series!
Players of the winning team will receive free entry into the next month's one-pitch game. Participants are
responsible for bringing their own equipment.
16 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKACTIVE ADULTS 50+
A WALK IN OCALA'S PARKS $10 for
SENIOR WALKING CLUB year
Location varies
MAY - DECEMBER | FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH | 8 - 9:15 AM
Get your steps in while exploring the beauty of Ocala! May- Ocala Wetland Recharge Park, June- Tuscawilla Park,
July- Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex, Aug.- M.O.M.S. Park, Sept.- Fort King National Historic Landmark, Oct.-
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Nov.- Lillian F. Bryant Park, Dec.- Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
BARBARA GASKIN WASHINGTON Free to
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center | 210 NW 12th Ave.
attend
MAY 15 | SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Whether you are spring cleaning or looking for a new treasure, join us for the Community Yard Sale! Free to
attend for buyers, cost is $12 for sellers. Sellers must bring their own table and must take back all unsold items
with them.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
PASS THE PEAS COOKING CLASS $5 per
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center | 210 NW 12th Ave.
person
AGES 12+ | MONTHLY | FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH | 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Bon appétit! Please Pass the Peas cooking classes are a hands-on opportunity to learn new skills and make
new friends while preparing a meal. Participants will learn about nutrition, meal planning, budgeting and safe
food handling. Participants can join in-person or online via Zoom.
TAG TEAM SPORTS SOCCER $20 per
E.D. Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St.
person
AGES 5+ | JULY 10 - 24 | SATURDAYS | 9 AM - 1 PM
Tag Team Sports gives children with disabilities the chance to learn the basics of soccer while promoting skill
development, cooperation and making new friends. All participants will be paired with a buddy so everyone
plays and everyone wins.
OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK | 17Rejuvenate
WITH THE ARTS
Get crafty with these fun DIY workshops to
renew & discover your artistic abilities!
Join us Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon to
create your own project to take home!
Eighth Ave. Adult Activity Center
830 NE Eighth Ave.
MAY
May 11: Colorful bottle with coffee filter flowers
May 25: Butterfly shadow box
JUNE
June 8: Cactus pet rock
June 22: Paint stick flag
JULY
July 13: Herb/flower pot garden
July 27: Mosaic mason jar
AUGUST
August 10: Pom-pom gum ball
August 24" Autumn door wreath
18 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKCULTURAL ARTS
ART IN CITY SPACES
The City of Ocala seeks unique÷ thought provoking exhibits
that are appropriate for a public city space where work will
be viewed by citizens and guests of all agesü Exhibits are
available for viewing at Ocala City Hall and Recreation and
Parks Administration Buildingü
PUBLIC ART TOURS
The City of Ocala Cultural Arts mission is to provide an
outlet for lifelong learning÷ enliven public spaces÷ and
instill prideful community spiritü We invite you to explore
public art by taking a virtual tour at ocalaüoncellücom
OCALAFL.ORG/CULTURALARTS | 19ACTIVITY
CENTERS
ABOUT
Our Adult Activity Centers offer a wide
variety of activities÷ programs and
special events to our 50+ adult
communityü The centers provide the
opportunity to participate in educational
programs÷ become physically active÷
EIGHTH AVENUE
socialize and receive resources or 830 NE Eighth Ave. | 352.629.8545
referrals to various services provided for
adults by private or governmental
agenciesü
HOURS
Monday –Friday
ñ AM – 4 PM
Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Closed for major holidays
CONTACT
Phone : 352.629.8545
Fax: 352.401.3915
LaToya Artis
Therapeutic & Adult Services
BARBARA GASKIN
Program Supervisor
LArtis@ocalafl.org
WASHINGTON
210 NW 12th Ave. | 352.629.8357
352.629.8545
20 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKRECREATION CENTERS
HOURS
Monday –Saturday
Noon – 8 PM
Closed Sundays
Closed for major holidays
CONTACT
Jacob Baker
Recreation Program Supervisor
JBaker@ocalafl.org
Roosevelt Overstreet
Recreation Leader
ROverstreet@ocalafl.org
AMENITIES E.D. £ROSKEV
GYMNASIUM
Open Recreation
FITNESS CENTER
Noon - 8 PM
1510 NW Fourth St. | 352.401.3920
Noon - 8 PM Ages 14+
*Open recreation is not available when the gymnasium is in use for fitness classes or programs
HOURS
Monday –Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Closed for major holidays
CONTACT
Charles Dobson
Recreation Program Supervisor
CDobson@ocalafl.org
Allen Nelson
Recreation Leader
ANelson@ocalafl.org
AMENITIES LILLIAN F. BRVANT
Covered basketball courts
Walking trail 2200 NW 17 Pl. | 352.629.8389
Splash pad
OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARK | 21DISCOVERY CENTER
701 NE Sanchez Ave. | 352.401.3900
HOURS ADMISSION
Tuesday – Saturday General Admission: $8.00
10 AM – 4 PM Senior/Veterans: $7.00
Closed Sunday and Monday Infants (2 and under): FREE
Family of Four: $28 per family
Members: FREE
CONTACT Family of Four membership: $100
Phone : 352.401.3900
Email: discovery@ocalafl.org ABOUT
Web: mydiscoverycenter.org
The Discovery Center of Ocala offers hands-on
experiences and exhibits for kids of all ages to learn
while having fun. Special exhibits change quarterly
and science classes are offered weekly for kids ages 2
to 12. Follow @DiscoveryCenterOcala on Facebook
and Instagram!
22 | MYDISCOVERYCENTER.ORGFORT KING
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
3925 E. Fort King St. | Ocala, FL 34470 | 352.368.5533
HOURS CONTACT
PARK AND FORT VISITORS & ARCHAEOLOGY Phone : 352.368.5533
Open Daily RESOURCE CENTER Web: FortKingOcala.com
Sunrise - Sunset Friday & Saturday, Noon - 5 PM
ABOUT
Fort King is a 40-acre National Historic Landmark owned jointly by
the City of Ocala and Marion County. On-site is a replica of Fort
King, one of a very few forts that have been reconstructed to
actual size. The Visitor Center and Archaeology Resource Center
are home to many displays and artifacts that continue to bring
the rich history to life. There is also the Heritage Garden that
grows historically native vegetables, fruits and plants. Follow
@FortKingOcala on Facebook!
24 | FORTKINGOCALA.COMFORT KING NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
SPECIAL EVENTS
AFTER DARK IN THE PARK MOVIE SERIES
A FISTFUL OF
DOLLARS
May 14 | 8:30 PM
Fort King National Historic Landmark
A deadly, nameless man schemes to play two sides
of a brutal turf war and get rich in the process.
This movie is rated R, children under 17 must be
accompanied by an adult.
HERITAGE SKILLS
DAY
September 4 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Fort King National Historic Landmark
Experience early Florida life and the history of Fort
King with a day of heritage skills classes and living
history demonstrations. Classes include rag rugs,
basketry, cast iron cooking and much more! For
more information, visit FortKingOcala.com/HSD.
FORTKINGOCALA.COM | 25OCALA GOLF CLUB
3130 E Silver Springs Blvd.
352.401.6917
www.ocalagolfclub.com
Five sets of tees ranging from 4,246 from the forward tees to 6,552 from the
tips guarantees a fit for anyone’s game. Book a tee time online today!
TOPTRACER IS COMING TO OCALA
Ocala is getting Toptracer Range technology! Toptracer Range Mobile sends
shot traces and detailed data directly to your phone. Hit a shot and get instant
stats like ball speed, launch angle, carry, curve and more. The app then stores
all that data so you can track progress and measure improvement.
26 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKFORT KING TENNIS CENTER
3301 E Fort King St. | 352.629.8453
The Fort King Tennis Center (FKTC) facility boasts 12 lighted clay
courts and two lighted hard courts. FKTC offers year-round Adult and
Junior Tennis Clinics and private lessons for any level of play.
FKTC is open from 8:30 AM - 9 PM weekdays and offers family, single
and student memberships. Court time by the hour is also available.
Call 352.629.8453 for more information
SUMMER CAMP AT
FORT. KING lENNIS CENTER
June 1 - July 29
Mondays - Thursdays
Ages 6 - 12 Ages 12 - 17
9 - 11 AM 9 AM - 1 PM
$70 per week $145 per week
Players will improve upon foot- work, physical conditioning and
singles/doubles match play strategy. A team of tennis professionals will
teach a variety of drills which will be used to build coordination and skills
that will enable students to sustain rallies and improve upon match play.
To register, call or text Pam Copeland at 352.446.2132
28 | OCALAFL.ORG/RECPARKSTAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATION
Preston Pooser, CPRE Director ppooser@ocalafl.org
Julie Johnson Assistant Director jjohnson@ocalafl.org
Bill Rodriguez-Cayro Parks Division Head wcayro@ocalafl.org
John Spencer, CPRE Recreation Division Head jspencer@ocalafl.org
Laura Walker Cultural Arts & Science lwalker@ocalafl.org
Division Head
Connie Carroll Resource Development ccarroll@ocalafl.org
Manager
CENTERS
Jacob Baker. CPRP E.D. Croskey Supervisor jbaker@ocalafl.org
Charles Dobson Lillian Bryant Supervisor cdobson@ocalafl.org
LaToya Artis Adult Services Supervisor lartis@ocalafl.org
Carla Chindamo Aquatics Supervisor cchindamo@ocalafl.org
Kate Messenger Discovery Center Supervisor kmessenger@ocalafl.org
Caroline Rutkosky Fort King National Historic crutkosky@ocalafl.org
Landmark Coordinator
RENTALS
Steve Dixon Pavillion and Field Rentals sdixon@ocalafl.org
Mary Keck Facility Rentals mkeck@ocalafl.org
EVENT PERMITS
Patrick Gilman Special Services Manager pgilman@ocalafl.org
EVENTS
Amy Casaletto Community Special Events acasaletto@ocalafl.org
Manager
PARKS
352.789.1133
Park Ranger Helpline
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