The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the public boat ramp and docks at Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area will be closed for repairs, effective immediately.
This closure is due to damages that were sustained from Tropical Storm Nicole, and the ramp and docks will remain closed until further notice.
The Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area is located at 13275 SE 115th Avenue in Ocklawaha. Normal hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (April through October) and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (November through March).
For more information, please contact the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department via phone (352-671-8560) or email (parks@marionfl.org).