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Lillian F. Bryant Community Center | 2200 NW 17 Pl.
Mondays-Fridays | May 28-Aug. 2
*Closed on Holidays | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Field trips, arts, crafts, games, sports, video games and more! Weekly features: 1. Backyard Bash; 2. Camp Spirit; 3. Edible Engineering; 4. Shipwrecked; 5. Crazy Concoctions; 6. Moving’ & Grooving; 7. Ultimate Gamers; 8. Camp Spirit; 9. Sports Fanatics; 10. Funtastic Farewell. Bring water, sunscreen and wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Lunch is included beginning June 3. $25/child registration fee and $25/child/week (city resident) or $50/child/week (non-resident). Register through Aug. 2.
Child must have completed Pre-K
Mondays-Fridays | May 28-Aug. 2 | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
An exciting camp with fun-filled various recreational activities. Each week, we will offer interactive presentations with city departments, STEM projects, local field trips (movies and city pools), recreational sports and more! Lunch and snacks provided. Dress in active wear, wear tennis shoes and bring swim wear on Mondays and Wednesdays. Closed on holidays. $25/child registration fee. $50/week/camper/resident. $75/week/camper/non-resident.
This is the year you learn to swim! Maybe a loved one needs some lessons? Knowing how to swim can save lives so save these dates and get registered to Learn to Swim! More information about this and other aquatics programs can be found online. Please visit: www.ocalafl.org/recpark
Did you know we offer FREE movies in our parks throughout the year? Yes we do! In May we’ll show Basquiat at the Art Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & your friends for this intriguing movie based on a true story! A full line-up of our After Dark in the Park Movies is online. Popcorn and snacks will be available for sale. This movie is rated R. See you at the park!
It is the moment we have all been waiting for! The skatepark is finally opening to the public! Join us for this event! DJ Rocket and Papa Pineapples will be there. We will host a BEST TRICK COMPETITION for a $20 entry fee (proceeds go right back to the park!) The first 300 people through the gate get a FREE commemorative dog tag. Team Pain will be there with other freebies! See you there!
For the third year in a row, Levitt AMP returns to Webb Field and brings a diverse collection of amazing talent! There will be food and beer for sale, as well as vendors, non-profits and games for the kids! These concerts are FREE so save the dates:
- May 31 – Sons of Mystro
- June 7 – Dr. Nativo
- June 14 – Remember Jones
- June 21 – Canon
- June 28 – Tonina
- July 5 – The Foxies
- July 12 – Mr. Sipp
- July 19 – PJ Morton
- July 26 – Empire Strikes Brass
- Aug. 2 – Kaleta and the Super Yamba Band
CELEBRATING MOTHER NATURE AT MOM’S PARK!
Memories of Missing Smiles, Inc. (M.O.M.S.) was founded by two mothers that lost sons in separate automobile accidents in 2008.
December 2009, M.O.M.S. received permission from Ocala City council to locate this Memorial Park on a portion of Ocala’s Jervey Gantt Park. On January 24, 2010, M.O.M.S. broke ground on the park. On September 24, 2011 the Memories of Missing Smiles Children’s Memorial Park and Reflection Pond was established!
Today, M.O.M.’s Park is open to the public and provides a serene, tranquil space in which everyone can go and enjoy the beauty of the park and the precious memories of the children who are honored here.
First let’s talk a little bit about the Sheriff
Billy Woods was born and raised in Marion County. Sheriff Woods has devoted his life to serving his community. Prior to being Sheriff he was with the Ocala Police Department for 26 years. During that time he held various positions. Billy Woods years of service he received multiple commendations, including the Medal of Valor and Medal of Distinction.
At the breakfast Sheriff Woods explained the changes he has made and some of their successes busting the bad guys. The Ocala Business Leaders audience had a lot of questions and Sheriff Woods answered every one of them. The morning was a success.
Thank You Billy Woods for being the speaker.
MARION COUNTY, Florida (April 9, 2019)- Detectives from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Ocala Police Department (OPD) conducted a two-day operation on April 4th and 5th targeting suspects involved in retail theft crimes. With the cooperation of Walmart and their loss prevention personnel, MCSO and OPD all worked together to help reduce retail theft in Marion County. After being observed committing retail theft crimes by loss prevention personnel and undercover detectives, 39 people were arrested with a combined total of 39 felony charges and 46 misdemeanor charges.
During the operation, as individuals were apprehended for theft, detectives conducted interviews with the suspects to determine if they were involved with any additional crime in Marion County. Numerous individuals that were arrested also received charges for drug possession or had warrants for other crimes previously committed.
Not only do businesses suffer a loss when individuals like these strike, but so do the consumers. As consumers, we all end up paying higher prices. Due to the coordinated efforts between MCSO, OPD and the cooperation of Walmart the operation was a success.
This bus tour is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
OCALA, Fla. (April 30, 2019) – The City of Ocala will host a bus tour throughout West Ocala Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. The bus tour will depart from the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., near the basketball courts.
Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects in West Ocala and interact with City staff. This bus tour is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Ramona Williams at rlwilliams@ocalafl.org.
