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Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Opens Today

Doug Engle
Ocala Star-Banner
A great egret sits in a fallen tree in cell 3 at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A great egret sits in a fallen tree in cell 3 at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park as seen from the air Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks.
The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park as seen from the air Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks.
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A Great egret takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks.
A Great egret takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks.
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City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb talks about the reclamation process Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park as seen from the air Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park as seen from the air Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A number of educational exhibits are located through out the park a the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A number of educational exhibits are located through out the park a the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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The resting area, (foreground), will eventually have a pavilion and educational exhibits available to walkers. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
The resting area, (foreground), will eventually have a pavilion and educational exhibits available to walkers. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb uses her binoculars to search for birds while talking about the park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
City of Ocala Water Resources Conservation Coordinator Rachel Slocumb uses her binoculars to search for birds while talking about the park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, while giving a tour of the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A Great egret searches for food in one of the cells Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A Great egret searches for food in one of the cells Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A pickerelweed blooms in one of the cells at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A pickerelweed blooms in one of the cells at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A Great Blue Heron takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A Great Blue Heron takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A Great egret takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A Great egret takes flight at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A Blanket flower blooms near the water's edge at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A Blanket flower blooms near the water's edge at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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One of the educational exhibits along the 2.5 mile paved walking trail offers up information on Florid'a aquifer. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
One of the educational exhibits along the 2.5 mile paved walking trail offers up information on Florid'a aquifer. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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Sagittaria lancifolia blooms in one of the cells at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning September 17, 2020, as a little blue heron searches for food. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
Sagittaria lancifolia blooms in one of the cells at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning September 17, 2020, as a little blue heron searches for food. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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A wildlife overlook and a bridge goes through one of the water cells at Alligator Trail Loop at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
A wildlife overlook and a bridge goes through one of the water cells at Alligator Trail Loop at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Thursday morning, September 17, 2020. The park is scheduled to open Monday morning, September 21, 2020. Construction on the 60 acre site began in the summer of 2018. Now the park offers 2.5 miles of paved walking trails and an array of wildlife with up to 50 species of birds and wildlife overlooks. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2020
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