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Friday, March 29, 2024

Ocala Recreation and Parks hosting ‘Reading with Rangers & Friends’ program at various parks

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with the Marion County Public Library System and the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Inc., will host “Reading with Rangers & Friends” every Friday at 11 a.m. in June and July.

These stories will take place at various parks and locations around Ocala, including:

  • Friday, June 4 – Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave.
  • Friday, June 11 – Jervey Gantt, 2390 SE 36th Ave.
  • Friday, June 18 – Lillian F. Bryant Park, 2200 NW 17th Pl.
  • Friday, June 25 – Scott Springs Park, 2825 SW 24th Ave.
  • Friday, July 2 – Tom’s Park, 2300 NW Magnolia Ave.
  • Friday, July 9 – Heritage Nature Conservancy, 1900 block of NE 3rd St.
  • Friday, July 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 595 SW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
  • Friday, July 23 – Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St.
  • Friday, July 30 – Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave.

“Historically, our Ocala Park Rangers have run this program in our parks to bring light to the importance of reading,” said Caroline Rutkosky, outdoor and historical resource program coordinator for the City of Ocala. “This year, we are excited to have representatives from other city departments join us, including Ocala Fire Rescue and Ocala Police Department. We invite kids and their parents to join us to explore our beautiful parks while enjoying books from the Marion County Library System and Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Inc.”

The events are free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy in the park following the programs. Registration is not required.

For more information, call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at (352) 368-5517 or visit www.ocalafl.org/recpark.