Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Berry Park
LeesburgCommunity park in Leesburg with a playground, picnic pavilions, and open space. A family-friendly neighborhood spot for outdoor recreation.
Bourlay Historic Nature Park
Leesburg88-acre nature park on the shores of Lake Griffin with 2.5 miles of trails through hardwoods and pine flatwoods, a kayak launch, exercise stations, and a century-old cracker house welcome center. Great for birding — look for ospreys and bald eagles.
Corrine Williams Park
LeesburgCommunity park in Leesburg with a playground, basketball courts, and green space. A well-used neighborhood recreation area.
Fishing Pier
LeesburgPublic fishing pier on the waterfront in Leesburg, part of the Venetian Gardens park system, providing bank fishing and scenic lake views.
Gardenia Park Recreation Complex
LeesburgMunicipal recreation complex in Fruitland Park with a swimming pool, racquetball court, skatepark, volleyball court, playground, walking trail, and a renovated community center available for event rentals.
Herlong Park
LeesburgLakeside park on Lake Griffin in Leesburg featuring a public boat ramp, fishing pier, covered picnic tables, and excellent birdwatching with species including limpkins, herons, osprey, and eagles.
Hill Top Tavern
LeesburgHistoric neighborhood bar in Fruitland Park established in 1956 in a converted 1926 house, featuring a full liquor bar, pool tables, darts, bowling arcade, and weekly pool tournaments.
John L. Johnson Park Playground
LeesburgNeighborhood park and playground in Leesburg on Mills Street, providing recreational space for families in the community.
Lake Griffin State Park
LeesburgThis 620-acre park has canoe/kayak rentals, hiking trails, 40 campsites & a mammoth live oak tree.
Lake Williams & Lake Mary Park
LeesburgLakeside park on Lake Williams and Lake Mary in Leesburg, offering scenic waterfront views and green space along South 15th Street.
Leesburg Animal Park
LeesburgA family-owned animal park in Leesburg with over 50 species of animals. Offers feeding experiences, pony rides, a train ride, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts and a fall festival. Pre-registration required for special events.
Legends Bar And Grill
LeesburgNeighborhood bar and grill in Fruitland Park known for hand-tossed New York and Chicago-style pizza, oversized chicken wings with homemade sauces, pool tables, karaoke, and live music.
Monkey Isle City Park
LeesburgSmall island park in Leesburg offering a natural green space along the waterfront.
Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens
LeesburgSplash pad, playground, and event pavilion within Venetian Gardens on the Leesburg waterfront, with scenic islands, walking trails, and free admission.
Rogers Park Splash Pad
LeesburgFree splash pad in Leesburg's Rogers Park at Venetian Gardens, providing water play for kids during warm weather months.
Ski Beach Park
LeesburgBeach and swimming area within the Venetian Gardens park system in Leesburg, connecting through walking trails and islands along the lakefront.
Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park
LeesburgInformal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Venetian Gardens Park
LeesburgA gorgeous 100-acre waterfront park on Lake Harris with arched pedestrian bridges, island walkways, and panoramic lake views. The splash pad, playgrounds, and paved trails make it a perfect family outing.
Veterans Memorial Park
LeesburgMemorial park in Leesburg honoring military veterans with monuments, memorial displays, and a quiet space for reflection.