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Cooter Pond Park
InvernessScenic lakeside park in Inverness with a walking trail, fishing pier, and pavilions. Named after the cooter turtles that call the pond home — look for them sunning on the logs.
Cooter Pond Park & Inverness Historic Downtown
InvernessThe heart of Inverness wraps around Cooter Pond, a small spring-fed pond that's home to the town's beloved cooter turtles. The surrounding downtown features independent shops, local restaurants, and the historic Valerie Theatre. A paved walking loop circles the pond, and the adjacent Depot Museum tells the story of Citrus County's railroad days. Inverness' compact downtown has an authentic small-town Florida charm.
Liberty Park
InvernessLiberty Park opened in 2002 as a city park and was renovated as part of the “Depot District” projects in 2019. Located on the shores of Lake Henderson and the Withlacoochee State Trail, this waterfront City park open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The park features a state-of-the-art playground, restroom facilities, dog waste stations, sidewalks, benches, floating gazebo, parking and lush landscaping.
Wallace Brooks Park
InvernessHistoric waterfront park on Lake Henderson in Inverness with shuffleboard, walking paths, a scenic dock, and a boardwalk connecting to Liberty Park along the Withlacoochee Trail.