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Marion County proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month, outlines events and new park projects
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation naming July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month, highlighted department accomplishments and listed outreach events and new park projects to be promoted throughout the month.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month during its July 1 meeting and received a presentation from Parks and Recreation staff describing programs and planned events.
Parks Director Jim Coolard and department staff accepted the proclamation; staff said the department manages about 2,623 acres of parks, greenways and natural recreation areas across the county and highlighted projects and upcoming openings — including work at Rotary Park, a new park at Reddick and other investments. Staff described a social media outreach campaign, partnerships with Animal Services (including adoption promotions tied to park passes), and monthly advisory board activity.
Commissioners praised the volunteer advisory board and the Parks and Recreation staff; the proclamation text referenced the national designation of July as Parks and Recreation Month and cited benefits to physical and mental health, youth development, conservation and local economies.
Why it matters: the proclamation recognizes recreational and conservation work conducted by county staff and volunteers and publicizes programming to encourage public engagement and park use.
Ending: staff and the advisory board took a photo with commissioners and indicated a schedule of events and outreach materials would be promoted throughout July.
