Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 | Free Program

Join the Walk It Out Walking Club and become part of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center Joyful Steppers! Simply download the AMP 2 app, and every step you take will be recorded automatically. Whether you walk on the indoor track at Mary Sue Rich or anywhere else, the key is to keep moving. Each month, the participant with the most steps will win a special prize. Best of all, it’s completely free and open to everyone. Start walking your way to fun and fitness today!

Need help singing up? See staff at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave. for assistance

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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

Discover the fundamentals of chess, from understanding the board and its squares to learning the value and moves of each piece. Participants will also gain insight into basic strategies, tournament etiquette, and the conduct of chess tournaments.

Every Tuesday and Thursday | 5:30 - 6:30 PM

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

Join our garden community to replant your garden with seasonal veggies and help tidy up the garden area.

• 01/25/25 – Cool Season Replant
• 03/22/25 – Warm Season Replant
• 06/28/25 – Clean-Up & Solarize
• 08/23/25 – Warm Season Replant
• 10/25/25 – Cool Season Replant

Saturdays | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Garden Plots are available for $10/year. For more information or to fill out an application click here.

June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21 | Fridays |5 - 7 p.m. 

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

Join us for the perfect family-friendly gathering of recreational games and activities. Our dedicated recreation staff will have a variety of classic outdoor games, creative challenges, and other activities suitable for all ages.

FREE PROGRAM

Saturdays | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 11 - July 23 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Every Wednesday, join us in the gym for a free, fun-filled summer rec program! We'll have a variety of games, sports and exciting Nerf Challenges. Open to all, no registration needed - just drop in and play.

Friday, October 31 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. 

Calling all little ghouls and goblins, spooks and spirits, princesses and pirates. Join us once again for a scary good time full of tricks, treats and surprises. This safe, family-friendly indoor event has face-painting, creepy crafts, candy for children and much more.

E.D. Croskey Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St.

Free program for all ages

Saturday, September 20 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Free

Tuscawilla Park | 829 NE Sanchez Ave.

In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more than 18 million volunteers have collected more than 380 million pounds of trash. Trash travels, so even picking up litter off a city sidewalk can help protect wildlife and communities that depend on clean waterways. 

We will bring the activities, you bring your family, friends and your desire for fun and adventure as we celebrate the joy of community and the outdoors.

June 11 | Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave. 
July 16 | Jervey Gantt Park | 2200 SE 36th Ave.
Aug. 6 | Lillian Bryant Park | 2200 NW 17th Place.

Parks are a great place to read, just ask an Ocala Park Ranger! Pack a snack, blanket, or chair, and get ready to enjoy a good book.

10 a.m. | Free program for all ages

June 6 | Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave.

June 13 | Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.

June 20 | Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave.

June 27 | Lillian Bryant Park | 2200 NW 17th Place

July 11 | Heritage Nature Conservancy | 2005 NE Third St.

July 18 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.

July 25 | Citizens' Circle | 151 SE Osceola Ave.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | Dec. 9 - Dec. 18

6 - 8 p.m. | Free program for all ages

Ocala Downtown Gazebo

Bring the kids, your camera, and come say hello to Santa Claus. Enjoy sharing wish lists, laughter, photos, and a cozy holiday atmosphere with lights, music, and treats.

Mondays - Fridays | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Free program for all ages
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.

June 2 - 6 | Cinema Week
June 9 - 13 | International Week
June 16 - 20 | Cultural Week
June 23 - 27 | LED Week
June 30 - July 4 | Animal Kingdom Week
July 7 - 11 | Challenge Week
July 14 - 18 | Science Week
July 21 - 25 | Sports Week
July 28 - Aug. 1 | Nature Week
Aug. 4 - 8 | H2O Week

Come meet your local park ranger to learn about their favorite native species and enjoy exciting stories from their field experiences.

Birds | May 28
Lillian Bryant Park | 2200 NW 17th Place

Snakes | June 25
Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave.

Frogs | July 30
Heritage Nature Conservancy | 2005 NE Third St.

Pollinators | Aug. 27
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center | 1510 NW Fourth St.

 Join recreation and parks staff along with City Mayor Ben Marciano for a family friendly workout designed for all ages and abilities.

Workout Class & Walking 
Saturday, July 19 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Tuscawilla Park                                                              

HIIT Workout & Yoga
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6 - 7 p.m.
E.D. Croskey Recreation Center