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Kayaker in Rainbow River, Marion County, Florida

Our Land.
Our Water.
Our Future.

A proposed bond to protect our natural resources, improve our parks and trails, and preserve Marion County's unique character for generations to come. Learn more about the Marion County Parks & Conservation Program below!

Marion County sunshine at park
Sunrise over Lake Weir at Carney Island Park

Learn More Below!

ON THE BALLOT

MARION COUNTY

General Obligation
Bond Referendum

FOR PARKS, TRAILS, CLEAN WATER

PROTECTION, FARMS, AND FORESTS

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LAND CONSERVATION

Protect natural lands,
farms, forests, and open
spaces for future generations.

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CLEAN WATER

Protect our
springs, rivers, lakes,
and drinking water sources

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PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Upgrade parks,
trails, and recreational
facilities across Marion County

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COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Create healthy spaces and opportunities that bring people together and support quality of life

MARION COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS

467,000+

Residents (2025 Estimate)​

50+

Parks, Trails, & Recreation Facilities

$194M+

Identified Capital Needs​

12.5%

Population Growth Since 2020

3.6M+

Annual Park Visits

2,600+

Acres of Parkland & Open Space

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Explore Proposed Projects Across Marion County

Discover areas for new parks, planned park improvements at existing parks, trail projects, and the strategy behind protecting our natural resources! Search by address or district to view specific locations, filter by project type, and select individual markers to see estimated budgets, renderings, and the initial projected timelines.

GET THE FACTS

WHAT WILL
VOTERS BE ASKED

Review the proposed ballot
language and what it means.

ACCOUNTABILITY
MATTERS

Full public disclosure and
responsible oversight.

HAVE
QUESTIONS?

Submit your questions and 
we'll provide answers

OFFICIAL
INFORMATION

For official election information,
visit VoteMarion.org

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MARION COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION

Enhancing our quality of life. Preserving our natural heritage.

This website is provided for informational purposes only.

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