County services continue to be provided per regular schedule. Canceled county events & programs that are able to be rescheduled will be announced to the public as this information becomes available.
The below information is provided above & beyond the typical business hours & operations for all other departments.
- Department & office lobbies are open.
- Public meetings will continue to be offered digitally via live streaming & meetings can be attended in person while maintaining CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Community Services
352-671-8770
Learn about funding opportunities, created through federal, state & local partnerships, available to residents, nonprofits & businesses financially impacted by COVID-19.
Parks & Recreation
352-671-8560
Court sports & playgrounds
Court sports & playgrounds are open!
All courts are open with no restrictions on number of players & type of games.
County parks & recreation areas
All county parks & recreation areas are open, with restrictions for some facilities.
- Sports complexes may operate with approval granted on a case-by-case basis.
- Restrooms are open within open parks & recreation areas.
- Fishing platforms are open within the CDC's social distancing guidelines.
- Swim beaches are open with the CDC's social distancing guidelines.
- Horseshoe Lake Park & Retreat rentals are available upon reservation only.
Open with limited access/capacity
Gores Landing
Camping has been reinstated.
Kiwanis Beach (Lake Weir rental facility)
- Rental room available for groups of 50 people or less, within CDC guidelines.
- Facility use available via reservation only.
KP Hole(R) Park
- Boat ramp open.
- Reservations for parking remains available.
- Groups will be processed separately.
- Day use of park facility now available.
- Equipment rental is now available.
For the most up-to-date rules relating to tubing, please contact our office at 352-671-8560.
Public Library System
352-671-8551
We're open! All locations are open while encouraging social distancing guidelines.
- Curbside pickup and book drop services will continue at all locations.
- Meeting rooms are available with capacity limitations by reservation only.
- Printing, faxing, copying, public phone & desk references services are available.
Assistance is still available during operating hours in person, via phone & via email at library@marioncountyfl.org.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
352-671-8600
Major events have been postponed or rescheduled. The auditorium is available for rental with a capacity of 50%.
- Main parking area continues to host community events focused on COVID-19 response & relief efforts.
- Equine sporting events are permitted with limited capacity of contestants & spectators.
- RV and stall reservations must be made prior to events.
- Bilingual signs as well as print & audio reminders will provide hygiene best practices and social distancing guidelines.
- The arena is available for rental with a capacity of 50% & appropriate distancing between groups.
- Arena entries & exits now allow even more distance for riders.
