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Central Ridge Community Park Farmers Market is coming this October!We’re getting ready to launch our Central Ridge Commu...
09/06/2026

Central Ridge Community Park Farmers Market is coming this October!

We’re getting ready to launch our Central Ridge Community Park Farmers Market, and we’re looking for local vendors to help us fill the market and connect with our community!

From farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade arts and crafts, we’re looking for vendors who have something special to share with our community.

Market Dates:
Second and fourth Saturday of each month
October 2026 – March 2027
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Whether you’re a local farmer, artisan, crafter, baker, maker, or small business, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in becoming a vendor and would like more information about vendor requirements?

Call 352-527-7540
Email [email protected] to receive a vendor application. We will also require a Florida state sales tax certificate.

Come be part of a new community tradition at Central Ridge Community Park Farmers Market!

Movies in the Park: EncantoGet ready for a magical night under the stars with Movies in the Park featuring Encanto!Join ...
09/06/2026

Movies in the Park: Encanto

Get ready for a magical night under the stars with Movies in the Park featuring Encanto!

Join us at Central Ridge Community Park for an evening of family fun, games, food, popcorn, and a movie everyone will love!

Central Ridge Community Park
592 W. Lake Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, FL
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Movie begins at 7:30 PM

Arrive early for games and activities before the movie!

FREE Encanto Toy!
The first 100 kids will receive a FREE Encanto toy, so arrive early!

FREE POPCORN provided by Rual King!

Feeling hungry? The EBODS food truck will be on-site serving up some delicious food.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, get comfy, and enjoy a fun family night under the stars!

Parent supervision is required at all times during the event.

Bring the family and get ready for a little Encanto magic!

💧 Make Your Water Count!Don’t forget to stop by the FREE Make Your Water Count Workshop!Citrus County Parks & Recreation...
09/05/2026

💧 Make Your Water Count!

Don’t forget to stop by the FREE Make Your Water Count Workshop!

Citrus County Parks & Recreation will be there sharing ways to connect with the water and enjoy the outdoors right here in Citrus County. Discover local parks, waterways, kayaking spots, and other recreational opportunities that make it easy to get outside and enjoy our beautiful natural resources. 🛶🌿

This FREE water workshop for Citrus County residents features presentations and hands-on demonstrations from Citrus County Mosquito Control, Parks & Recreation, and Water Conservation.

Learn helpful tips about mosquito prevention, landscape watering, water quality, and irrigation management that you can use at home and outdoors!

📋 CHECK OUT THE AGENDA!

🦟 1:00–1:30 PM | Mosquito Prevention in the Landscape
Tarolyn Frisbie | Citrus County Mosquito Control

🛶 1:30–2:00 PM | Citrus County Water Recreation Spots
Alice Herden | Citrus County Parks & Recreation

🌱 2:00–2:30 PM | Understanding Landscape Plant and Turf Watering Needs
Dalena Rogers | Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

💧 2:30–3:00 PM | Water Quality and Home Landscapes
Aly Schortinghouse | Citrus County Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent

💦 3:00–4:00 PM | Irrigation System Evaluation
Citrus County Water Conservation Staff | Citrus County Department of Water Resources

📍 UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension
3650 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL

📅 Wednesday, September 16
🕐 1–4 PM

Come learn, connect, and discover new ways to Make Your Water Count! 💧

Register by clicking the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-water-count-workshop-tickets-1997449046869

🚨Urgent Weather Notification🚨As of September 4, 2026, the automated lightning detection and warning system is out of ser...
09/04/2026

🚨Urgent Weather Notification🚨

As of September 4, 2026, the automated lightning detection and warning system is out of service at Homosassa Area Recreation Park Athletic Fields & Outdoor Facilities.

While the automated sirens are not working, citizens must monitor local weather conditions to stay safe. There will be signage present at the park.

What do park users need to know to stay safe?

- Stay alert: Patrons, coaches, and players must independently monitor local weather conditions.
- Hear thunder or see lightning? Clear the area immediately. Leave athletic fields and outdoor open areas.
- Seek safe shelter: Move quickly to a fully enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle. Dugouts, picnic pavilions, and trees are NOT safe shelters.
- Follow the 30-minute rule: Outdoor activities must remain suspended until 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder.
- Manual suspension of play: League officials and park staff have the authority to suspend activities whenever severe weather approaches.

Our maintenance team has been notified and is actively working on repairs. We will notify you once the system has been fixed.

Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation!

For questions or updates, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 352-527-7540.

💪 Get Active. Get Fit. Feel Great!Looking for an affordable, welcoming place to work out? Join the Central Ridge Communi...
09/04/2026

💪 Get Active. Get Fit. Feel Great!

Looking for an affordable, welcoming place to work out? Join the Central Ridge Community Gym for just $10 per month!

🏋️ Enjoy a variety of fitness equipment, including treadmills, bikes, weights, strength-training machines, an elliptical, stair machine, and more!

🧼 Clean, comfortable, and sanitized daily, with Wi-Fi, TV, and radio available while you work out.

📍 Central Ridge Community Center 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, FL

📞 To join, call 352-527-7540 or stop by the Citrus County Parks & Recreation Administration Office at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL.

Come move with us! 💪

🌲 Citrus County—Get Ready to Get Outdoors! 🌲January 9, 2027, is a BIG day for Citrus County Parks & Recreation! We’re ge...
09/03/2026

🌲 Citrus County—Get Ready to Get Outdoors! 🌲

January 9, 2027, is a BIG day for Citrus County Parks & Recreation! We’re gearing up for our 4th Annual Parks & Recreation Outdoors Expo, and we’re inviting businesses, state agencies, organizations, clubs, and outdoor enthusiasts to join us!

🎣 Connect with the community.
🌿 Showcase what you do.
🚣 Share your passion for the outdoors.
🤝 Meet local families and fellow outdoor organizations.

Whether you’re an outdoor business, conservation organization, recreation club, state agency, or community group, this is your chance to get in front of the community and be part of one of our biggest outdoor events of the year!

📅 January 9, 2027
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Citrus Springs Community Center

🚨 Spaces are filling up—save your spot now! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 4th Annual Parks & Recreation Outdoors Expo!

Come connect. Come explore. Come celebrate the great outdoors! 🌳🎣🦋

Contact Citrus County Parks & Recreation for more information by calling 352-527-7540 and ask for Alice!

Participation Form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RSXNDbWtyy

Is it too early to start talking about October?Nope. Not even a little.We’re already looking ahead because October is go...
09/02/2026

Is it too early to start talking about October?

Nope. Not even a little.

We’re already looking ahead because October is going to be a GOOD month at Citrus County Parks & Recreation.

We’ve got nature, sports, markets, archery, volleyball, native plants, bats, and of course… Ghostbusters. Yes, we said bats AND Ghostbusters.

Here’s a little preview of what’s coming:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Florida Native Plant Month Workshop

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 & 10
Beginner’s Bow & Arrow Basics — Youth & Adults
Archery is filling up! If you missed registration, don’t count yourself out — get on the waitlist!

WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER
Start Smart – Flag Football
Open Volleyball

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 & 24
Central Ridge Farmers Market

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Florida Native Plant Month Hike

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Beginner’s Bow & Arrow Basics — Youth & Adults

Movie in the Park: Ghostbusters
Central Ridge Community Park
And yes… FREE Play-Doh Slime for participants. Because apparently watching ghosts get busted wasn’t enough fun on its own.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
BAT DAY!

Ready to get October on your calendar?

Registration is open for select programs, and some are already filling up. Register early to secure your spot! And if a program is full, don’t count yourself out — join the waitlist.

Register for Parks & Recreation programs and events:
https://tinyurl.com/Parks-RecreationActivities

We’ll be sharing more details about each program and event throughout September, so keep an eye on our page.

October is coming. We’re ready. Are you?

Beginner’s Bow & Arrow Basics ~ AdultsReady to try something new?Ever looked at a bow and thought, “Hmmmm… I wonder if I...
09/01/2026

Beginner’s Bow & Arrow Basics ~ Adults

Ready to try something new?

Ever looked at a bow and thought, “Hmmmm… I wonder if I could actually do that?” Well, there’s only one way to find out.

Grab a friend, a family member or your work buddy and come give archery a shot! It’s just one hour to step away from the usual routine and explore a new sport.

This fun, two-session introduction is designed for adults ages 18+ who are brand-new to archery. No experience. No pressure. No need to walk in knowing what you’re doing. We have the equipment, certified archery instructors and everything you need to get started.

Saturday, October 3 & 10
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Just $15 for BOTH sessions!
Lake Regions Library 1511 Druid Rd, Inverness, FL 34452

October 3 — Get the Basics Down
Learn range safety, equipment, stance, grip, aiming and proper shooting technique. Consider this your “welcome to archery” session—you’re officially in the game!

October 10 — Fine-Tune & Take the Challenge
Now that you know the basics, let’s sharpen those skills, make a few adjustments and put your aim to the test with some fun archery challenges.

Two Saturdays. One bow. Plenty of arrows.
And absolutely no experience required.

Come try something different, have some fun and see if you’ve got a little bullseye magic in you.

Ages 18+ | Equipment provided | Certified archery instructors | Registration required | Space is limited

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/Parks-RecreationActivities

08/31/2026

PARK IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY! 🛠️🌳
Citrus County Parks & Recreation is excited to share several improvements happening at our parks! These projects are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our facilities and create better recreational spaces for our community.

Please be mindful of temporary closures and active work areas while these improvements are underway.

🎾 Citrus Springs Tennis Courts
📍 9940 N. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs
The tennis courts are receiving new court surfaces and fencing and are expected to reopen the week of September 5.

🏀 Highland Park
📍 3755 E. Kirk Street, Inverness
The basketball court will receive a new surface, giving players an improved place to enjoy the game. The court will be closed for approximately one month while the work is completed.
Expected closure: Through the end of September

💡 Beverly Hills Community Park
📍 997 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills
The multipurpose field is getting lights! Work is scheduled to begin Monday, August 31, 2026. Please stay clear of the construction area while this exciting improvement is underway.

We appreciate your patience as we make these investments in our parks and recreational facilities!

Please note: Project timelines and projected completion dates may change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Thank you for helping us keep our parks safe while we work to make them better, safer, and more enjoyable for our community! 🌳

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 352-527-7540.

Address

2804 West Marc Knighton Court
Lecanto, FL
34461

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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