Ocala Recreation and Parks
Tyke Hike: Spring Things
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesFree | Ages 2 - 4 | 9 - 10 AM Tykes will go on weekly mini adventures around the city while exploring nature and learning about our beautiful city parks. We have monthly themes and weekly topics so there's always something new to learn. Come make new friends and join us for an adventure.
Public Archaeology Day
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States9 AM - 3 PM | FREE | All Ages Welcome Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they study Fort King. You’ll be able to see how excavations are properly done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Lunch with the Archaeologist
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesBring a lawn chair, pack a lunch and join us for Lunch with the Archaeologist! We will be talking about Fort King and the artifacts that have been found on site as well as Q&A time with the archaeologists. Thursday, April 18th | 11 AM – 1 PM | Ages 13+ | FREE to Attend
Programs in the Parks: Wilderness 101
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesParticipants will learn primitive survival skills, shelter building, and the proper ways to start campfires! S'mores will be offered at the end of the program. FREE to attend! Call (352) 368-5517 or visit OcalaFL.gov/RecPark for more information.
Tyke Hike: Seeds
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesFree | Ages 2 - 4 | 9 - 10 AM Tykes will go on weekly mini adventures around the city while exploring nature and learning about our beautiful city parks. We have monthly themes and weekly topics so there's always something new to learn. Come make new friends and join us for an adventure.
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Historic Storytelling
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Reading with the Rangers
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States10 AM| ALL AGES |FREE 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.
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Garden Tours & Tools
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – High Tea
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Crochet
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
