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City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Wins First Place at FRPA Northern Parks Maintenance Workshop and Skills Challenge

Post Date:06/05/2024 2:55 PM

OCALA, Fla. (June 4, 2024) – In early May, the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department placed first in several events at the Florida Recreation and Park Association Northern Park Maintenance Workshop and Skills Challenge. The competition was held in Clay County, Florida.

The Northern Park Maintenance Workshop and Skills Challenge event offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and expertise in various activities. Team skill activities range from mower relay to field lining and utility cart rally. Individual events include Bobcat Basketball, Ping-Pong Pick-Up, Blower Soccer Ball Slalom, and Irrigation Valve Assembly. Attendees test their skills against other departments from around the state of Florida.               

The following staff won in their respective category:

First Place:

  • Frank Canova - Backhoe Skills Challenge
  • Eric Diaz – Backpack Blower Skills Course
  • James Carsey - Irrigation Valve Assembly

For more information, please call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5517.

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