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.
People in the community can come out and hear books read by an Ocala Park Ranger and other special guests. These events are free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and chair to sit in. Registration is not required.
These stories in the park will take place at various parks and locations around Ocala.
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.
For more information, visit www.ocalafl.org/recpark.