The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department recently invited the public to the grand opening celebration of the new Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, located at 1821 NW 21st Avenue.
The 41,750 square foot, two-story building includes designated indoor space for senior, youth and family programs; a banquet/event space; fitness equipment and indoor walking track; two full basketball courts; a library and multi-purpose studio rooms.
“The vision [for the community center] was to transform an undesirable location into a positive asset for Ocala residents,” says Ashley Dobbs, marketing and communications manager for the City of Ocala. “In 2018, the City of Ocala purchased this property, which consists of 24.5 acres and was formerly the site of the Royal Oak Charcoal Plant. This effort was led by Mrs. Ruth Reed, a long-time resident of the surrounding neighborhood and active member of the community.”
Learn more about the new community center in the February issue of 352 Preview Magazine at https://issuu.com/352preview/docs/352_feb/22.
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