Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
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Bryant Park
InvernessHistoric 2.5-acre neighborhood park in Inverness with playground equipment, picnic tables, and an all-inclusive playground under development designed for children with physical and developmental disabilities.
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.
Eden Park Boat Ramp
InvernessPublic boat ramp on Lake Henderson in Inverness providing water access for boating, fishing, and paddling.
Fort Cooper State Park
InvernessA peaceful 710-acre park centered around Lake Holathlikaha, with five miles of trails through hardwood hammocks and longleaf pine flatwoods. One of Citrus County's best-kept secrets for birding and nature walks.
Highland Park
InvernessNeighborhood park in Inverness offering green space, playground equipment, and passive recreation for local residents.
Hill Crest Park
InvernessNeighborhood park on Hunting Lodge Drive in Inverness providing recreational green space for the local community.
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.
Sportsman Park
InvernessCommunity park on Twin Lakes Drive in Inverness offering recreational facilities and outdoor space for sports and leisure.
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.
Whispering Pines City Park
InvernessCity park in Inverness on Forest Drive offering green space, walking paths, and recreation among shady pine trees.
Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead
InvernessTrailhead for the 46-mile paved Withlacoochee State Trail, a converted rail line with no steep hills, featuring a historic 1925 wooden caboose and easy access to downtown Inverness.