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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Bicentennial Skate Park

Bicentennial Skate Park

Other
Crystal River

Skate 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

Churchhouse Hammock Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Boardwalk trail in the Crystal River Preserve featuring scenic marshes & native wildlife.

family-friendly
Copeland Community Park

Copeland Community Park

Other
Crystal River

Community 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 River Archaeological State Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.

family-friendly
Crystal River Preserve State Park

Crystal River Preserve State Park

Attraction
Crystal River

20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.

family-friendly
Eco-Walk Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park

Eco-Walk Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Entryway to the 7-mile trail system of a vast wildlife & nature conservation area along the coast.

family-friendly
Fort Island Trail Park

Fort Island Trail Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Leafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.

family-friendly
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Park $
Crystal River

Home 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.

wildlifestate parkmanatees
Hunter Springs Park

Hunter Springs Park

Attraction
Crystal River

This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.

family-friendly
Jim LeGrone Memorial Park

Jim LeGrone Memorial Park

Other
Crystal River

Neighborhood park in Crystal River near the downtown area, offering green space and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.

Kennedy Park

Kennedy Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Community 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.

family-friendly
Kings Bay Park

Kings Bay Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Downtown 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.

family-friendly
Marketplace at Manatee Springs

Marketplace at Manatee Springs

Shopping
Crystal River

Recently 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.

indoor
Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.

family-friendly
Yeomans Park

Yeomans Park

Other
Crystal River

Community park in the Leesburg area offering green space, playground facilities, and outdoor recreation.