Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bike trail start
DunnellonTrailhead access point for the Withlacoochee State Trail near Dunnellon, connecting to miles of paved biking and walking paths through the state forest.
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
DunnellonWaterfront park on the Rainbow River with kayak and paddleboard access, walking trails, and a 3-acre pond. Water temps stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round, and there's no entrance fee. Get there early on weekends — parking fills fast.
Centennial Park
DunnellonCommunity park in Dunnellon on South Williams Street offering green space and recreational facilities in the heart of the town.
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park
DunnellonRiverfront park at the convergence of the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, commonly known as City Beach, with swimming, a playground, picnic area, and fishing access ($2 day-use fee).
Cross Florida Greenway
DunnellonA 110-mile multi-use trail corridor stretching across Florida, with some of the best sections running through Marion County. Hike, bike, or ride horseback through longleaf pine forests and along the historic canal route.
Dunnellon city Beach
DunnellonSwimming beach on the crystal-clear Rainbow River in Dunnellon, also known as Chaplin A. Dinkins Park, with a playground, fishing area, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Ernie Mills Park
DunnellonSmall neighborhood park on Bostick Street in Dunnellon offering green space and basic recreational amenities.
Eugene Martin Park
DunnellonEight-acre community park in South Dunnellon with a basketball court, softball field, playground, walking paths, barbecue grills, and special-needs accessible swings.
park and fountain welcome park
DunnellonWelcome park and fountain area in Citrus Springs near Dunnellon, featuring a decorative fountain and landscaped green space.
Rainbow Springs State Park
DunnellonFlorida's fourth-largest spring feeds the Rainbow River with 72-degree water so clear you can see your shadow on the sandy bottom. Perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming in a pristine natural setting.
Rainbow Springs State Park Ranger Station
DunnellonMain entrance and ranger station for Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, gateway to one of Florida's most spectacular first-magnitude springs and the Rainbow River.
Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing
DunnellonSeasonal tubing launch at Rainbow Springs State Park where visitors rent tubes and float 1.5 hours down the crystal-clear Rainbow River, one of Florida's first-magnitude springs.
Rio Vista Park
DunnellonNeighborhood park in Dunnellon providing recreational space and green areas for the Rio Vista community.