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Light Up Ocala Map and Schedule, and Sponsors 
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Check out the Happenings at Light Up Ocala 2009!

 
Mommy and Me 
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10/21/2009 4:33:12 PM

Parents & Grandparents click to spend some quality time with your preschooler

 
We Are Making More Fun! 
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9/17/2008 2:56:08 PM

Learn more about current Recreation and Parks projects that are in progress! 

 
Please Do Not Feed the Animals! 
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If You Love the Animals Do Not Feed Them!

 
The City is serious about protecting archeological resources 
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5/13/2008 3:34:05 PM

 

Come Out & Play!

Fun Times November 2009 
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Come Out & Play October - November 
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Come Out & Play August- September 
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Come Out & Play Fall 2009 
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Come Out & Play at Heritage Nature Conservancy 
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5/23/2008 9:32:34 AM

 



 Discovery Center has moved on to bigger and better things!

Now located at:

701 N.E. Sanchez Avenue, Ocala . . . in Tuscawilla Park

Ire Bethea
Recreation Division Head
(352) 368-5505 Fax (352) 401-3939
IBethea@ocalafl.org

Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Not open for general visits at this time. Workshops available. Register now!

The Discovery Center now occupies the "former" Tuscawilla Youth Center (Armory) building in downtown Tuscawilla Park. This new and exciting change will be a part of the City's ReDiscover Tuscawilla Park Project, along with plans for the addition of pavilions, a new all-inclusive playground, connecting sidewalks and fishing platforms.

Memberships: $125.00 for a Friend, $50.00 for a Family, and $30.00 for an Adult. Includes discounts and reciprocal ASTC admission so you can visit any one of 250 other science or natural history museums/centers throughout the United States, Europe, and South America. For a complete list of participating museums/centers Click here for the ASTC Travel Passport Program.

Discovery Center Programs Registration

Discover Winter Wonder Camp 2009

 

It Starts In Parks!

It Starts in Parks Photo Contest Winners 
Article Posted:
7/18/2008 3:23:14 PM

 
The Future of Florida 
Article Posted:
7/18/2008 1:14:07 PM

 
Respect for Nature 
Article Posted:
7/18/2008 1:15:35 PM

 
Ties to Our Heritage 
Article Posted:
7/18/2008 1:14:45 PM

 
Conservation of Our Natural Treasures 
Article Posted:
7/18/2008 1:12:56 PM

 

Program Registration

Discovery Center Programs Registration 
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10/15/2009 10:50:13 AM

 
Jr Magic Basketball Registration 
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10/15/2009 9:47:34 AM

 
Santa's Calling 2009 
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10/6/2009 11:16:07 AM

 
Winter Wonder Camp 2009 
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9/28/2009 5:12:22 PM

 
Youth Flag Football 
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9/1/2009 1:32:40 PM