Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Palm Island Park
Mount DoraEight-acre nature preserve on Lake Dora with a winding boardwalk through old-growth oaks, cabbage palms, and cypress. Watch for wading birds, turtles, and gators along the water's edge. Free, open sunrise to sunset.
Pirate’s Revenge
Crystal RiverFamily water park attraction in Spring Hill featuring water slides including a 400-foot enclosed tube ride with 360-degree loops and back-to-back turns.
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.
Rogers Park Splash Pad
LeesburgFree splash pad in Leesburg's Rogers Park at Venetian Gardens, providing water play for kids during warm weather months.
Scott Springs Park
OcalaCommunity park in Ocala with a natural spring-fed pool area, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and a playground. A local favorite for family outings and afternoon picnics.
Sholom Park
OcalaA 44-acre public garden and park in the On Top of the World community in Ocala. Features walking paths, formal gardens, water features, and the popular Spring Strings outdoor concert series. Free admission.
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
OcalaHidden gem inside Silver Springs State Park with 12,000 years of Florida history — prehistoric artifacts, rare fossils, and a pioneer cracker village with historic cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. Open to the public on weekends only.
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours
OcalaThe original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.
Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures
OcalaKayak and canoe rentals on the crystal-clear Silver River inside Silver Springs State Park. Paddle through one of Florida's most pristine waterways with chances to spot manatees, turtles, and monkeys.
Summerall Park
TavaresCommunity park in Tavares on Wells Avenue with green space, walking areas, and recreation facilities.
Tavares Nature Park
TavaresNature park in Tavares offering walking trails, green space, and outdoor recreation along Milwaukee Avenue.
Tavares Park
TavaresLakeside park featuring a play structure, a seaplane-themed splash pad (fee) & picnic areas.
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
OcalaFlorida's only true canopy tour — soar up to 155 feet high on zip lines reaching 1,150 feet long over old limestone quarry canyons and spring-fed lakes. Kayaking and horseback riding too. Tours start at $59.
Tom Varn Park
Crystal RiverSpacious park with open & forested areas, a fitness course, basketball softball & racquetball.
Trimble Park
Mount DoraLakeside park with picnic & camping areas, plus a playground, trails & docks in scenic surrounds.
Tuscawilla Art Park
OcalaOutdoor art park in downtown Ocala featuring rotating sculpture installations and public art. A creative green space perfect for an afternoon walk among the artwork.
Tuscawilla Park
Ocala34-acre park in the heart of Ocala with a children's playground, walking trail around Lake Tuscawilla, tennis and basketball courts, and the Discovery Center. The Sunday Makers Market at Heart of the Park adds local flair.
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.
Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park offering a fishing pier, a paved walking trail, a playground & seasonal swimming.
Wilderness Park
Crystal RiverNature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Crystal RiverRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.