Marion County Parks & Recreation Department It Starts in Parks: Achievement, Community, Conservation, Economic Development, Health, Heritage, Nature, Florida's Future

MISSION

The Parks and Recreation Department serves Marion County residents and visitors by providing park facilities, recreation services, park planning and protection of our natural resources.

GOALS

• To improve access to recreation opportunities for all Marion County citizens
• To offer high quality, cost effective maintenance and resource management of County lands
• To improve existing parks and recreation opportunities to satisfy current and future demand
• To plan, develop and provide new recreational opportunities to better serve community needs
• To assist in the development of partnership programs with other local, state, federal agencies and private organizations / businesses

The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department offers parks and recreation facilities, activities, programs and opportunities to better service our citizens recreational needs. The benefits of parks and recreation are endless and include increasing adjacent property values, promoting social interaction, relaxation and physical fitness, building family values, protecting the environment and reducing crime.

Featured Park:  Wrigley Fields

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