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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Crooked River Preserve

Crooked River Preserve

Attraction
Clermont

63-acre nature preserve between Lake Louisa and the Palatlakaha River with a 1.7-mile loop through forested wetlands, sinkholes, and cypress-lined riverbank. Free, with canoe access and clean restrooms at the trailhead.

family-friendly
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

Attraction
Clermont

Free nature preserve in Clermont showcasing over 135 bird species including Florida's only endemic species, the Florida Scrub-Jay, plus beautiful gardens and easy hiking trails through sandhill and wetland habitats.

family-friendly
Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp

Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp

Attraction
Clermont

23-acre park on the Palatlakaha River in Clermont with boat ramps to the Clermont Chain of Lakes, two fishing piers, a playground, and a mile-long nature trail through wetland and scrub habitat.

family-friendly