Events

Live On the Square-- Mike Abbott
04/27/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Salsa Night
04/27/2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Margaritaville- Ocala's Block Party
04/28/2024 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
National Day of Prayer
05/02/2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
First Friday Art Walk
05/03/2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Teen Programs

Career Exploration Panel

College & University Tours

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant and diverse educational landscape of the Sunshine State with our “Explore Florida’s Finest: College and University Tour Program.” This immersive experience offers prospective students an unparalleled opportunity to discover the exceptional institutions that call Florida home.

Registration closes April 1

AGES 13 - 17 | 7 AM - 8 PM | $25 per person per trip

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.

Junior Park Ranger

We are training to be Summer Stewards with our Junior Ranger Program! Through the next few weeks, participants will engage in outdoor awareness, environmental protection projects, and become conservation champions through each ranger-led class. If you attend 4 out of 7 classes, you will receive a Junior Ranger pin to wear proudly during our last campfire session on 6/12.

We ask for people to pre-register to secure enough materials. All are welcome to join as walk-ins but we cannot guarantee enough supplies per program without registering/emailing ahead of time.

Ages 5 - 17

May - June | Dates & Times Vary See Schedule

Junior Park Ranger Schedule

Pop, Lock and Dance

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring experience and passion to engaging sessions focusing on fundamentals, choreography, and expression. Get ready to groove, master moves, and discover your unique style.

February - December

Wednesday & Fridays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.

Junior Lifeguard

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 a depth of 6 feet and tread water for one minute.

JUNE 24 - 28 | Monday - Friday | 9 AM - Noon

Ages 13 - 15

$75 PER PERSON

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center | 2390 SE 36th Ave.

Summer Nights Lecture Series

Teen Basketball

Your future teen basketball champion will enjoy our fun recreational basketball

league, where we focus on the fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Evaluations will be held for each athlete to assess players skills to assign to

teams. Games will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Practices will be held on Tuesday evenings.

Ages 13 - 17 | $50 per person

July 29 - August 28 | Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Registration ends July 15

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave. 6 - 8 PM

Teen Volleyball

Effective the April 16 City Council meeting, public comments unrelated to a published agenda item will be heard at the end of the meeting.

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