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Martin Luther King Wreath Ceremony
01/17/2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Martin Luther King March & Day in the Park
01/19/2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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01/24/2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Rental Application

To reserve any facility other than a pavilion, complete the rental application form below and return it to the Ocala Recreation and Parks Administration office at 828 NE Eighth Ave. or email it to recpark@ocalafl.gov

Facilities Available to Rent

Aquatic FUN Centers

(352) 368-5540

Hampton
255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Jervey Gantt
2390 SE 36th Avenue

There is a two-hour minimum for rentals late May through August on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 6 p.m.

General public: $110 / hour
Non-profit organization: $60 / per hour
Damage deposit: $100
Lifeguard fee: $50 / per hour

E.D. Croskey Recreation Center Gymnasium

1510 NW Fourth Street
(352) 368-5540

Includes tables and chairs to seat 120 people and kitchen is available. There is a four-hour minimum for rentals on Saturdays and Sundays.

General public: $70/per hour
Non-profit organization: $35/per hour
Damage deposit: $100
On-site staff fee: $50/per person/per hour

For rental information, contact:

Sharon Johnson, Rental and Event Coordinator

Sjohnson@ocalafl.gov

352-401-6980

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place

1821 NW 21st Ave. | 352.401.6980

Our banquet hall provides an elegant setting for any special occasion, while our meeting spaces offer a professional environment for productive meetings and seminars. Additionally, our state-of-the-art gym is perfect for fitness classes, training sessions, and sports events.

Full Banquet Hall

Rental Fee - $120 per hour
Seats up to 350 people
- 35 tables
- 10 chairs at each table
Stage
Access to green room
Basic audio-visual equipment
Access to catering kitchen

Banquet Hall Room 1

Rental Fee - $100 per hour
Seats up to 130 people
- 13 tables
- 10 chairs at each table
Access to catering kitchen
Basic audio-visual equipment

Banquet Hall Room 2

Rental Fee - $100 per hour
Seats up to 120 people
- 12 tables
- 10 chairs at each table
Stage
Basic audio-visual equipment

Banquet Hall Room 3

Rental Fee - $75 per hour
Seats up to 90 people
- 9 tables
- 10 chairs at each table
Access to green room
Basic audio-visual equipment

All Banquet Rentals Require:

Banquet rentals are for 6 or 12 hours.
Damage Deposit Required- $200
Staffing Fee - $50 per hour - As determined by supervisor. (Minimum of 2 staff members)
Alcohol deposit - $1,000 - Rentee must use a caterer who holds a valid caterer license for beer, wine, and liquor consumption on premises – otherwise known as the 13CT license. Security by Ocala Police Department required. (Additional charges apply)