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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Blue Run of Dunnellon Park

Blue Run of Dunnellon Park

Attraction
Dunnellon

Waterfront 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.

family-friendly
Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Other
Dunnellon

Community 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

Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Attraction
Dunnellon

Riverfront 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).

family-friendly
Dunnellon city Beach

Dunnellon city Beach

Other
Dunnellon

Swimming 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

Ernie Mills Park

Other
Dunnellon

Small neighborhood park on Bostick Street in Dunnellon offering green space and basic recreational amenities.

Eugene Martin Park

Eugene Martin Park

Attraction
Dunnellon

Eight-acre community park in South Dunnellon with a basketball court, softball field, playground, walking paths, barbecue grills, and special-needs accessible swings.

family-friendly
park and fountain welcome park

park and fountain welcome park

Other
Dunnellon

Welcome park and fountain area in Citrus Springs near Dunnellon, featuring a decorative fountain and landscaped green space.

Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park

Park $
Dunnellon

Florida'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.

state parktubingkayaking
Rainbow Springs State Park Ranger Station

Rainbow Springs State Park Ranger Station

Other
Dunnellon

Main 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

Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing

Attraction
Dunnellon

Seasonal 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.

family-friendly
Rio Vista Park

Rio Vista Park

Other
Dunnellon

Neighborhood park in Dunnellon providing recreational space and green areas for the Rio Vista community.