Marion County proclaims July 'Parks and Recreation Month,' highlights parks programs

Jul 7, 2026

Parks and Recreation Director Jim Coolard presented Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting local facilities and programs (Coolard cited 25 playgrounds and 57 sports fields) and introduced a resident who described the social benefits of department offerings.

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Parks and Recreation Director Jim Coolard asked the board to recognize Parks and Recreation Month and outlined how local facilities and programs support health, connection and economic activity in Marion County.

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