Marion Recreation

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The City of Marion Recreation Department is committed to offering well-maintained parks and providing quality recreation programs and leisure activities to the citizens of our community. We offer our citizens the opportunity to recreate in a fun, fair and safe environment, enriching the quality of life for our citizens and their families.

Youth spring sports registration begins February 13, 2023, and closes March 10, 2023. Sports offered will be tee-ball, softball, and baseball. Register for upcoming programs by visiting the Shannon Wilkerson Gym or call 843-423-5410 for information!

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We also offer a wide range of activities for our Senior Adult community. Call 843-423-5410 for more details, and join the fun!

Recreation Department
702 Wilcox Avenue
Marion, S. C. 29571
843-423-5410

Marion SC Recreation Department

Programs & Activities

We offer the following activities and seasonal sports programs. Call 843-423-5410 for more information!

Youth Programs

  • Basketball
  • Tee Ball
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Soccer
  • Football
  • Cheerleading

Adult Programs

  • Aerobics & Senior Flexibility
  • Senior Bingo
  • Ping Pong

Other Activities

  • Basketball Free Play
  • Umpire & Coaches Clinics
  • Fox Trot Festival
  • Christmas Parade
  • Opening Day Ceremonies
  • Special events, tournaments, and activities!

Parks and Recreation Centers

Marion’s Hike/Bike Trail is a two-mile walking trail in the heart of town.

Withlacoochee Park offers tennis courts, a quarter-mile walking track, a sand volleyball court, playground equipment, and lots of open green space for activities.

Lion’s Park Picnic Shelter

Shannon Wilkerson Gym houses the department’s main office and basketball facilities.

The A. C. Tollison Center offers additional basketball facilities.

The Green Street Sports Complex features four baseball fields, two soccer fields, and a football field. In addition to the fields, the complex includes a picnic shelter, restrooms, concessions, and press boxes.

Grices Recreation Center, Swimming Pool, and Walking Track

Tilghman Park

Harmon Park

Facility Rentals

Certain rentals require liability insurance. Please bring a copy of the insurance coverage when you come to complete the rental contract.

C.D. Joyner Fine Arts Center

Non-Ticket Events Ticket Events Additional Rehearsals Classrooms
Churches(City) $250.00 $250.00 or 10% gross* $100.00 $75.00/day
City Residents $350.00 $350.00 or 10% gross* $100.00 $75.00/day
County Residents $450.00 $450.00 or 10% gross* $100.00 $100.00/day
Outside County Residents $550.00 $550.00 or 10% gross* $100.00 $150.00/day
Custodial $20.00/hour $20.00/hour
Police $20.00/hour $20.00/hour
Security Deposit $100.00 $100.00

*Whichever is greater.

Recreation Centers and Ball Fields

Grice & Wastson Recreation Centers Pop Dorsey Picnic Shelter Commercial/Charging Non-Charging
City Residents $75.00-1st Four Hours $35.00-1st Four Hours $300.00 or 10% Gross/Field $150.00/Field 1st Four Hours
County Residents $100.00-1st Four Hours $50.00-1st Four Hours $400.00 or 10% Gross/Field $200.00/Field 1st Four Hours
Outside County Residents $125.00-1st Four Hours $75.00-1st Four Hours $500.00 or 10% Gross/Field $250.00/Field 1st Four Hours
Each Additional Hour $10.00 $10.00
Custodial $20.00/hour
Police $20.00/hour
Security Deposit $100.00

Reservations must be made at the main office located inside Shannon Wilkerson Gym. For a copy of the rules, guidelines, and deadlines for requesting facilities, contact the Recreation Department at 843-423-5410.

Picnic Shelters

Our picnic shelters are available to all citizens on a first come, first serve basis.

To reserve the Pop Dorsey Picnic Shelter at the Green Street Sports Complex, please visit the main office inside the Shannon Wilkerson Gym to pay the $100.00 deposit. Once the rental is complete and the trash is picked up, your deposit will be returned to you within a minimum of two weeks.

To reserve the Lion’s Park Picnic Shelter at Withlacoochee Park, a $20 non-refundable fee must be paid in advance at the main office.

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