This Activity Guide covers upcoming events and programs from May - August 2021
Activity Guide | May - August 2021
I S S U E 2 M A Y - A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 P R O G R A M S A N D E V E N T S
IN THIS ISSUE
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register online at ocalafl.org/recpark or call 352.368.5517
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A Note From the Director
Summer Camps
Aquatic Fun Centers
Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series
Recreation Programs
Cultural Arts
Recreation and Community Centers
Discovery Center
We reserve the right to adjust or cancel dates, prices and locations for all programs.
Fort King National Historic Landmark
Ocala Golf Club
Fort King Tennis Center
Staff Directory
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Parks Information
All advertised city events are scheduled to take place, as planned. However, the final disposition of 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 safety protocols in place. Visitors choosing to participate are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines for face coverings and social distancing.
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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 individuals with disabilities, adult lap swim and a Junior Lifeguard 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!
Preston Pooser, CPRE Director, 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.
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REGI STER ONL INE OCALAFL .ORG/SUMMERCAMP SUMMER CAMPS CITY OF OCALA 8 AM - 5 PM JUNE 1 - AUGUST 6 MONDAYS - FRIDAYS Drop o f f i s 7 : 30 - 8 AM and p i ck up i s 5 - 5 : 30 PM
COVID - 19 CHANGES
Campers mus t br i ng and wear the i r own face cover i ng . On- s i te reg i s t rat i on wi l l not be ava i l ab l e . Late drop of f s and ear l y p i ckups are not permi t ted wi thout advance not i ce f rom the parent . Parent s wi l l drop of f and p i ck up ch i l dren i n a dr i ve through/park i ng l ot . Parent s /guard i ans not permi t ted to enter the bu i l d i ngs . Hea l th screen i ng wi l l be per formed on each camper every morn i ng at drop of f . Fac i l i t i es and equ i pment wi l l be san i t i zed regu l ar l y .
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E .D. Croskey Recreat i on Center | 1510 NW Four th St . CITY KIDS SUMMER CAMP
DATES J une 1 - J u l y 30 Mondays - Fr i days 8 AM - 5 PM
WEEKLY COST Oca l a res i dent s : $50/ camper Non- c i t y res i dent s : $75/ camper *Not e : There i s a $25 one - t ime , non- re fundab l e reg i s t rat i on f ee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
J une 1- Mak i ng New Fr i ends June 7- Sweet Sc i ence June 14- Sp l ash Down June 21- Fun & F i tness June 28- Shark At tack
J u l y 6- Fun & Games Ju l y 12- 70 ' s Fun Ju l y 19- Ed i b l e Eng i neer i ng Ju l y 26- A l pha Summer
CAMPER AGE RANGE 5 - 11
LILY'S LEAPING SUMMER CAMP L i l l i an Bryant Commun i t y Center | 2200 NW 17 P l .
DATES
WEEKLY COST
J une 1 - J u l y 30 Mondays - Fr i days 8 AM - 5 PM
Oca l a res i dent s : $40/ camper Non- c i t y res i dent s : $60/ camper *Not e : There i s a $25 one - t ime , non- re fundab l e reg i s t rat i on f ee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
J une 1- Fr i endsh i p Fun June 7- Let ’ s Get Messy June 14- Mad Sc i ence June 21- Wet -n-Wi l d June 28- Pat r i ot i c Pas t - t imes
J u l y 6- Fun wi th Food Ju l y 12- K i ds Got Ta l ent Ju l y 19- Wacky Days Ju l y 26- Spor t s Cha l l enge
CAMPER AGE RANGE 5 - 11
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JUNIOR HISTORIANS SUMMER CAMP Camp Wildlands
Fort King Nat ional Hi stor i c Landmark 3925 E For t K i ng S t .
The J un i or Hi s tor i ans Summer Camp at For t K i ng g i ves ch i l dren the oppor tun i t y to be fu l l y immersed i n l oca l Oca l a h i s tory and nature . Throughout the week , J un i or Hi s tor i an campers wi l l l earn sk i l l s l i ke archaeo l ogy , sewi ng , cook i ng , h i s tory , ar t i l l ery , garden i ng , forag i ng and much more !
June 14 - Jul y 30 Mondays - Fr idays 8 AM - 5 PM DATES
11 - 17 AGE RANGE
$175 PER CAMPER WEEKLY COST
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DISCOVERY CENTER SUMMER CAMPS
Di scovery Center 701 NE Sanchez Ave .
J o i n the Di scovery Center for a summer of STEAM ( Sc i ence , Techno l ogy , Eng i neer i ng , Ar t s , Math) fun ! En j oy hands -on l earn i ng as we exp l ore a d i f ferent sc i ence theme each week . We wi l l conduc t exper iment s , p l ay games , make craf t s , and more each week !
June 1 - Augus t 6 Mondays - Fr i days 8 AM - 5 PM DATES
AGE RANGE
Sen i or Camp 12 - 14
Jun i or Camp 8 - 11
WEEKLY COST
For Members $115/ camper For Non-Members $130/ camper *Not e : There i s a $25 one - t ime , non- re fundab l e reg i s t rat i on f ee
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
J une 1- My ths & Mag i c June 7- Outdoor Exp l orers June 14- Magn i f i cent Magnet s June 21- P l anet Avengers June 28- Archaeo l ogy & Geo l ogy
J u l y 6- Wi l d F l or i da Ju l y 12- Br i l l i ant Botan i s t s Ju l y 19- A i r & Space Ju l y 26- Sensat i ona l Senses Augus t 2 - Awesome Ar t i s t s
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Aquatic FUN Centers
Beat the summer heat at one of our Aquatic Fun Centers! Each center has spray features, a waterfall and water slide. Each pool has a zero inch depth entry for easy access and are ADA compliant. OCALAFL.ORG/AQUATICS Jervey Gantt 2390 SE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL 34471 352.624.2410 Hampton 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Ocala, FL 34475 352.622.6803
MONDAYS - SATURDAYS
POOL COST One Time Admission (Valid for ONE swim session)
Morning Session 10 AM – 1 PM
Afternoon Session 2 – 5 PM
Afternoon Session 1– 5 PM SUNDAYS
$2 per child $3 per adult
SPLASH PADS
Lily's Pad 2200 NW 17th Pl.
Citizens' Circle 151 SE Osceola Ave.
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AQUATIC PROGAMS
ADULT LAP SWIM
LEARN TO SWIM Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center 2390 SE 36 th Ave . Hampton Aquatic Center 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr . Blvd .
Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center 2390 SE 36 th Ave .
MAY 31 - JULY 29 MONDAYS - THURSDAYS
MAY 24 - JULY 28 MONDAYS - WEDNESDAYS 9 - 9:30 AM 5:30 - 6 PM (Jervey Gantt Only)
8:30 - 10 AM or 5 - 6 PM
Take a lap at our pool! Lap swim workouts are a great way to build muscle, practice cardio respiratory fitness, tone muscles and burn calories-all without putting strain on your joints.
Learn to Swim consist of six lessons over a two-week period. Students are placed in groups according to their swimming levels. Students will learn staying safe around water, floating, strokes, how to be efficient swimmers, and additional aquatic skills.
Lap Swim is for adults 18+ only.
$55 PER PERSON
$5 PER SESSION
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
AQUABILITY Hampton Aquatic Center 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr . Blvd .
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center 2390 SE 36 th Ave .
JUNE 7 - JULY 1 JULY 6 - JULY 29
JUNE 21 - 25 MONDAY - FRIDAY
9 AM - 12 PM
Ages 12 - adults 5:30 - 6:30 PM Mon. & Wed.
Ages 5 -12 8:45 - 9:45 AM Tues. & Thurs.
Junior Lifeguard offers hands-on experience for teenagers interested in being a lifeguard as future summer employment. Participants will receive training in water skills, escape techniques, CPR, AED and first aid. Candidates must pass three prerequisites: swim front crawl 25 yards, submerge to depth 6 feet and tread water for one minute.
Individuals of all abilities can enjoy swimming! Aquability will have two swim sessions that last four weeks for individuals with special needs to learn basic water safety and swimming skills. Swimmers must be accompanied by an in-water buddy.
Junior Lifeguard is for ages 12 - 15
$55 PER PERSON
$75 PER PERSON
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A P R I L 1 6 - J UN E 2 5 * 7 - 9 PM | WE B B F I E L D O C A L A F L . O R G / L E V I T T AMP Free Friday Night Concerts Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series The Lev i t t AMP Ocala Mus i c Ser ies i s suppor ted in par t by the Mor t imer & Mimi Lev i t t Foundat ion, a pr i vate foundat ion that empowers towns and c i t ies across Amer i ca to t ransform underused publ i c spaces into thr i v ing dest inat ions through the power of f ree, l i ve mus i c . Learn more at lev i t t .org * E x c l u d e s M a y 2 8
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Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series Band Schedule
Headliner Sunny War Folk Blues APRIL 16 Opening Band Caly & Megan Folk
APRIL 23
Headliner Tiempo Libre Bohemia Afro-Cuban Jazz APRIL 30
Headliner The HeadTones Funk
Opening Band Souljam Jam Band
Opening Band Trio Rosal Bolero
MAY 7 Headliner Sideline Bluegrass
MAY 14
MAY 21
Headliner DwayneDopsieand theZydecoHellraisers Zydeco
Headliner The New Respects Pop
Opening Band Justin Mason and the Blue Nights
Opening Band Julie Black Band Blues-Rock
Opening Band The States Indie Rock
Bluegrass
JUNE 4
JUNE 11
JUNE 18 Headliner Love, DEAN! Soul Pop
Headliner JPSoarsGypsyBlue RevuewithAnneHarris Blues
Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics Headliner Retro Soul
Opening Band Pam Taylor Duo Blues-Roots
Opening Band Becky Sinn Retro Jazz
Opening Band Kristopher James
Folk
JUNE 25 | GRAND FINALE | 6 - 9 PM
Opening Band Fareeza Soul Rock
Headliner ThomasMcClary's Commodore Experience Soul
Supporting Band Soloman Jaye R&B Soul
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Free Virtual
30 DAY VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE
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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! MAY 1 - 31 | DAILY
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN : FAMILY PIZZA PARTY Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
$20 per family
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. MAY 7 | FRIDAY | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
AFTER DARK IN THE PARK MOVIE : A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS [ R ] Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
Free to attend
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. MAY 14 | FRIDAY | 8:30 PM
PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS : KEEPING WILD ANIMALS , WILD Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave .
Free to attend
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. MAY 21 | FRIDAY | 10 - 11 AM
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN : NATIVE PLANTS FOR LANDSCAPING Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
Free to attend
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. MAY 29 | SATURDAY | 10 AM - NOON
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Free to attend
COMMUNITY GARDEN REPLANT DAY
Ocala Community Garden | 2233 W Silver Springs Blvd .
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. MAY 29 | SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN : BEE HOUSES Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
Free to attend
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. JUNE 11 | FRIDAY | 9 - 11 AM
PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS : OWLS AND BATS Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
Free to attend
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! JULY 16 | FRIDAY | 7 - 9 PM
VIRTUAL BEACH SAND FITNESS
Free Virtual
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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. AUGUST 2 - 27 | MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN : MUSHROOM HIKE Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
Free to attend
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. AUGUST 14 |SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
Free to attend
COMMUNITY GARDEN REPLANT DAY
Ocala Community Garden | 2233 W Silver Springs Blvd .
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. AUGUST 28| SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
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WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE : A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SQUIRREL
$10 per child
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
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. AGES 6 - 16 | JULY 3 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE : FUN IN THE SUN
$10 per child
AGES 6 - 16 | JULY 31 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
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 : PLAY AND LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
$10 per child
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. AGES 6 - 16 | AUGUST 6 | FRIDAY | 9 - 11 AM
WILDLANDS NATURE ADVENTURE : FISHING FOR BEGINNERS AGES 6 - 16 | AUGUST 7 | SATURDAY | 9 - 11 AM Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave .
$10 per child
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.
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$35 per player
START SMART LACROSSE
Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36 th Ave .
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. JUNE 2 - 30 | WEDNESDAYS | 6 - 7 PM
$40 per player
FUTURE STARS BASKETBALL
E . D . Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St .
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. AGES 5 - 13 | JUNE 7 - JULY 16 |MONDAYS - FRIDAYS | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
$25 per player
START SMART SOCCER
Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36 th Ave .
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. AGES 5 - 6 | JULY 7 - AUGUST 4 | WEDNESDAYS | 6 - 7 PM
$25 per player
TINY MITE SOCCER Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36 th Ave . 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.
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CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN : HERB GARDEN AND PIZZA Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
$20 per person
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! JUNE 4 | FRIDAY | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Free to attend
YOGA IN THE FORT
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St .
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. MAY 8 | SATURDAY | 9 - 10 AM
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
$300 per team
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67 th Ave . Rd .
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. AUGUST 4 - NOVEMBER 18 | MENS: TUESDAYS | CO-ED: WEDNESDAYS | 7 - 9 PM
FIRST RESPONDER SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
$250 per team
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67 th Ave . Rd .
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. AUGUST 21 - 22 | SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 9 AM - 9 PM
ONE - PITCH SUPER DRAFT SERIES
$30 per game
Ocala Regional Sportsplex | 3500 SW 67 th Ave . Rd .
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. NOW - OCTOBER | SELECT FRIDAYS | 7 PM - MIDNIGHT
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A WALK IN OCALA ' S PARKS SENIOR WALKING CLUB
$10 for year
Location varies
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 MAY - DECEMBER | FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH | 8 - 9:15 AM
BARBARA GASKIN WASHINGTON COMMUNITY YARD SALE Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center | 210 NW 12 th Ave .
Free to attend
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. MAY 15 | SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 1 PM
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
PASS THE PEAS COOKING CLASS IN - PERSON OR ONLINE VIRTUAL PROGRAM Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center | 210 NW 12 th Ave .
$5 per person
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. AGES 12+ | MONTHLY | FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH | 4:15 - 5:30 PM
$20 per person
TAG TEAM SPORTS SOCCER
E . D . Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St .
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. AGES 5+ | JULY 10 - 24 | SATURDAYS | 9 AM - 1 PM
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WITH THE ARTS Rejuvenate 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
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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 ages. Exhibits are available for viewing at Ocala City Hall and Recreation and Parks Administration Building. ART IN CITY SPACES
The City of Ocala Cultural Arts mission is to provide an outlet for lifelong learning, enliven public spaces, and instill prideful community spirit. We invite you to explore public art by taking a virtual tour at ocala.oncell.com PUBLIC ART TOURS
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ABOUT
Our Adult Activity Centers offer a wide variety of activities, programs and special events to our 50 + adult community. The centers provide the opportunity to participate in educational programs, become physically active, socialize and receive resources or referrals to various services provided for adults by private or governmental agencies.
830 NE Eighth Ave. | 352.629.8545
HOURS Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Closed Saturdays & Sundays Closed for major holidays CONTACT Phone : 352.629.8545 Fax: 352.401.3915 LaToya Artis Therapeutic & Adult Services Program Supervisor LArtis@ocalafl.org 352.629.8545
210 NW 12th Ave. | 352.629.8357
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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 GYMNASIUM Open Recreation Noon - 8 PM *Open recreation is not available when the gymnasium is in use for fitness classes or programs FITNESS CENTER Noon - 8 PM Ages 14+
1510 NW Fourth St. | 352.401.3920
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 Covered basketball courts Walking trail Splash pad
2200 NW 17 Pl. | 352.629.8389
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701 NE Sanchez Ave. | 352.401.3900
ADMISSION General Admission : $8.00 Senior/Veterans: $7.00
Infants (2 and under): FREE Family of Four : $28 per family Members: FREE Family of Four membership: $100
HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM Closed Sunday and Monday
ABOUT
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!
CONTACT
Phone : 352.401.3900 Email : discovery@ocalafl.org Web: mydiscoverycenter.org
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3925 E. Fort King St. | Ocala, FL 34470 | 352.368.5533
HOURS
CONTACT
PARK AND FORT Open Daily Sunrise - Sunset
VISITORS & ARCHAEOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER Friday & Saturday, Noon - 5 PM
Phone : 352.368.5533 Web: FortKingOcala.com
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!
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SPECIAL EVENTS 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. September 4 | 10 AM - 3 PM Fort King National Historic Landmark HERITAGE SKILLS DAY 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. AFTER DARK IN THE PARK MOVIE SERIES A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS May 14 | 8:30 PM Fort King National Historic Landmark
FORT KING NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK HERITAGE SKILLS DAY
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OCALA 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! 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. TOPTRACER IS COMING TO OCALA
MOVIE SERIES
IN THE
Park
Bring a blanket or chair, get comfortable and join us for a free movie! Concessions will be available for purchase.
A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS *This movie is rated R, children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
THE KARATE KID
THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
May 14 | 8:30 PM Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 E Fort King St.
Sep. 10 | 8 PM Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex 2390 SE 36 Ave.
Dec. 10 | 7 PM Tuscawilla Park Oak Grove 800 NE Ninth St.
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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
June 1 - July 29 Mondays - Thursdays
Ages 6 - 12 9 - 11 AM $70 per week
Ages 12 - 17 9 AM - 1 PM $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
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STAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINI STRAT ION
Pres ton Pooser , CPRE
Di rec tor
ppooser@oca l af l . org j j ohnson@oca l af l . org wcayro@oca l af l . org j spencer@oca l af l . org lwa l ker@oca l af l . org
J u l i e J ohnson
Ass i s tant Di rec tor Parks Di v i s i on Head
Bi l l Rodr i guez -Cayro J ohn Spencer , CPRE
Recreat i on Di v i s i on Head Cu l tura l Ar t s & Sc i ence Di v i s i on Head Resource Deve l opment Manager
Laura Wa l ker
Conn i e Car ro l l
ccar ro l l@oca l af l . org
CENTERS
J acob Baker . CPRP Char l es Dobson
E .D. Croskey Superv i sor L i l l i an Bryant Superv i sor Adu l t Serv i ces Superv i sor
j baker@oca l af l . org cdobson@oca l af l . org l ar t i s@oca l af l . org cch i ndamo@oca l af l . org kmessenger@oca l af l . org kca l k i ns@oca l af l . org
LaToya Ar t i s
Car l a Ch i ndamo Kate Messenger Ke i fer Ca l k i ns
Aquat i cs Superv i sor
Di scovery Center Superv i sor For t K i ng Nat i ona l Hi s tor i c Landmark
RENTALS
Steve Di xon Mary Keck
Pav i l l i on and F i e l d Renta l s
sd i xon@oca l af l . org mkeck@oca l af l . org
Fac i l i t y Renta l s
EVENT PERMI TS
Pat r i ck Gi lman
Spec i a l Serv i ces Manager
pg i lman@oca l af l . org
EVENTS
Amy Casa l et to
Commun i t y Spec i a l Event s Manager
acasa l et to@oca l af l . org
PARKS Park Ranger He l p l i ne
352 . 789 . 1133
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CITY OF OCALA PARKS INFORMATION
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Wildlife cannot digest human food properly. It can cause painful diseases that lead to death. Human food causes bloating, which prevents wildlife from getting essential nutrients. KEEP WILDLIFE HEALTHY
Feeding ducks means they do not migrate since they have access to food. However, that exposes them to cold weather and starvation in the winter. Leftover food attracts rats and other critters that can carry and transmit diseases. Plus uneaten food creates a trip hazard for other park guests.
Feeding wildlife can create aggressive behavior towards humans and unsuspecting park patrons.
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