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Light Up Ocala Map and Schedule, and Sponsors 
News Release Posted:
7/16/2009 5:28:42 PM

Check out the Happenings at Light Up Ocala 2009!

 
Mommy and Me 
News Release Posted:
10/21/2009 4:33:12 PM

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

 
We Are Making More Fun! 
News Release Posted:
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! 
News Release Posted:
6/9/2009 9:59:46 AM

If You Love the Animals Do Not Feed Them!

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

 

Come Out & Play!

Fun Times November 2009 
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10/29/2009 10:12:05 AM

 
Come Out & Play October - November 
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10/7/2009 3:11:09 PM

 
Come Out & Play August- September 
Article Posted:
8/17/2009 2:33:36 PM

 
Come Out & Play Fall 2009 
Article Posted:
7/22/2009 4:23:20 PM

 
Come Out & Play at Heritage Nature Conservancy 
Article Posted:
5/23/2008 9:32:34 AM

 



Aquatic Fun Centers

The Aquatic Fun Centers are closed at this time and will reopen May 2010 

The Jervey Gantt and Hampton Aquatic Fun Centers are typically open weekends starting in May, are open daily throughout the summer break from school, and the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center stays open on weekends  through September. Both facilities have waterfall and spray features and a water slide. Each pool has a 0-inch depth entry for easy access with a maximum depth of 5 and a half feet. Outside food, drink, or coolers are not permitted at either Aquatic Fun Center. Concessions are available. Call the respective center to confirm open dates and hours of operations - for your safety conditions may require closing during normal operating hours.

The Hampton Memorial Aquatic Fun Center is located at 255 N.W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ocala and during swim season is typically open 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Cost is $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults for 2 hours.

The Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center is located at 2390 S.E. 36th Avenue, Ocala with the same operating hours and cost as Hampton (listed above).

Aquatics also offers Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training Certification, Swim Teams, Teen Nights, and Family Nights. The Aquatic Fun Centers are available for rivate rental for special events and weekend table rental for birthday parties.

Both Aquatic Fun Centers are always in need of Life Guards and Swim Instructors.

 

 

 

It Starts In Parks!

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The Future of Florida 
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Respect for Nature 
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Conservation of Our Natural Treasures 
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Winter Wonder Camp 2009 
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Youth Flag Football 
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