REDDICK, FL (352today.com) – Last week, local officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Reddick Park, a project set to bring new recreational opportunities to the area.
The ceremony welcomed Marion County Parks & Recreation leadership, County Commissioners Michelle Stone, Vice-Chair Carl Zalak III, Craig Curry, Matt McClain, Reddick Mayor John Vetter, Town Council members, and representatives from the Ocala/Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP). Together, they kicked off this much-anticipated project aimed at enhancing outdoor spaces for local families.
Marion County Commission Chair Michelle Stone highlighted the significance of the project, stating, “Reddick’s first true public park represents our commitment to providing a brighter, healthier future for the community. Marion County is proud to support this project, which will serve the families who live here and visitors from across the county. It’s a great partnership between the county and local municipality.”
Jim Couillard, Director and Landscape Architect for Marion County Parks and Recreation, shared key details about the park’s design, saying, “Reddick Park will have a parking lot, playground, bathroom, and pavilion. The general contractor for the project is Foundational Services, and the playground manufacturer is Kompan.”
Once completed, Reddick Park will offer a dedicated space for recreation and community gatherings, providing families and residents with a place to enjoy the outdoors.