Marler Park closes for parking lot renovations, boat ramp stays open

Parking lot renovations at Ross Marler Park begin Wednesday, Nov. 11, closing the park until work is complete, though the boat ramp area stays open.
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Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island will close beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11, as parking lot renovations get underway, according to an announcement from Okaloosa County.

The park will remain closed until construction is complete, the county said.

While the work is underway, the playground will remain locked and the park restrooms will remain closed. Access to the park will also be restricted during construction.

Boaters will still have access. The boat ramp parking area and boat ramp restrooms will remain open throughout construction, according to the county.

No completion date was included in the county’s announcement.

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