Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bicentennial Skate Park
Crystal RiverSkate park located within Bicentennial Park in Crystal River, part of a larger recreation complex behind the Crystal River Airport.
Churchhouse Hammock Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverBoardwalk trail in the Crystal River Preserve featuring scenic marshes & native wildlife.
Copeland Community Park
Crystal RiverCommunity park in Crystal River with recreational facilities along NE 3rd Street, near downtown and the Kings Bay waterfront area.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Eco-Walk Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverEntryway to the 7-mile trail system of a vast wildlife & nature conservation area along the coast.
Fort Island Trail Park
Crystal RiverLeafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Crystal RiverHome to rescued Florida wildlife including manatees, black bears, and the famous hippo Lu. The underwater Fish Bowl Observatory lets you watch manatees and fish from below the surface.
Hunter Springs Park
Crystal RiverThis wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.
Jim LeGrone Memorial Park
Crystal RiverNeighborhood park in Crystal River near the downtown area, offering green space and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.
Kennedy Park
Crystal RiverCommunity park in Brooksville (recently renamed Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park) with playground, ball fields, and mature oak shade trees, honoring the founder of Kennedy Park Little League.
Kings Bay Park
Crystal RiverDowntown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.
Marketplace at Manatee Springs
Crystal RiverRecently renovated shopping center in downtown Crystal River with retail shops, dining options, and the largest parking capacity in the area, attracting over 400,000 annual visitors.
Wilderness Park
Crystal RiverNature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.
Yeomans Park
Crystal RiverCommunity park in the Leesburg area offering green space, playground facilities, and outdoor recreation.