On Thursday, staff from Marion County Parks and Recreation held a special ceremony to rename the Coehadjoe Park pickleball courts in Ocala, Florida. The courts were dedicated to John Hunt, a former member of the Ocala Pickleball Club who played a key role in growing the sport locally.
John Hunt was a well-known pickleball player in the Ocala community. He loved the game and worked hard to help build public courts that anyone could use. After he passed away last summer, members of the Ocala Pickleball Club wanted to honor him.
Remembering a Local Leader
John Hunt was not just a player. He helped push for new pickleball courts in Marion County. His efforts made it possible for more people to enjoy the sport.
To remember his contributions, the Ocala Pickleball Club took action. The club asked the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to name the courts after him.
A Special Ceremony
Marion County Parks and Recreation held an unveiling ceremony at Coehadjoe Park. The event was attended by staff, community members, and pickleball players.
The department shared that the courts were being named in memory of John Hunt. They said he was someone who truly loved the sport and helped it grow in the area.
His Legacy Lives On
The new name for the courts honors John Hunt’s passion and hard work. Now, every person who plays at Coehadjoe Park will be reminded of his impact. This dedication is more than a name. It shows how one person can help grow a community sport and bring people together.
News in Brief: Coehadjoe Park Pickleball Courts
Marion County Parks and Recreation has renamed the pickleball courts at Coehadjoe Park in Ocala, Florida, in memory of John Hunt. Hunt was a local player who helped bring public courts to the area. After his passing, the Ocala Pickleball Club proposed the dedication to honor his love for the game.
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