Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverHiking & mountain biking on an unpaved loop trail amid tidal creeks, marshy flats & woodlands.
Aesops Park
TavaresCommunity park with playground, open space, and picnic areas. A family-friendly spot for outdoor recreation and community gatherings.
Baseline Road Trailhead
OcalaTrailhead providing access to the Santos mountain biking and hiking trail system. Parking, restrooms, and trail maps make this a convenient starting point for riders and hikers.
Baseline Trailhead Park
OcalaPark and trailhead along the Cross Florida Greenway with access to paved and unpaved trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. A gateway to some of Ocala's best outdoor recreation.
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
DunnellonWaterfront 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.
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.
Brick City Adventure Park
Ocala29-acre urban adventure park in the heart of Ocala with guided cave tours through White Cliff Cave, a low-ropes course, interpretive hikes, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions. Named after Ocala's historic 'Brick City' nickname.
Buccaneer Bay
Crystal RiverFlorida's only spring-fed waterpark, located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, featuring white sandy beaches, body slides, a lazy river, and crystal-clear 74-degree water from the natural spring.
Bud Mc Kethan Park
Crystal RiverSimple neighborhood park offering a kids' play structure & 3 lighted tennis courts.
Cauley Lott Park
Mount DoraCommunity park on North Highland Street in Mount Dora with a playground, sports courts, and open space. A family-friendly recreation area serving the north side of town.
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park
DunnellonRiverfront 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).
Churchhouse Hammock Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverBoardwalk trail in the Crystal River Preserve featuring scenic marshes & native wildlife.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Coehadjoe Park
OcalaNatural area with picnic tables, sport courts, a playground & walking trails through the trees.
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.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Bushnell80-acre state park preserving the site of the 1835 Seminole ambush that started the Second Seminole War. A small museum with artifacts, an award-winning film, and an annual January battle reenactment that draws thousands. Peaceful walking trails through pine flatwoods and live oak hammock.
Delta Woods Park
Crystal RiverLeafy neighborhood park with lighted walking trails, tennis courts & picnic shelters.
Discovery Center
OcalaOcala's hands-on children's science center at Tuscawilla Park, open since 1997. Interactive exhibits, live reptiles, rotating galleries, and STEAM programs for ages 2-12. A great rainy-day option for families.
Donnelly Park
Mount DoraNamed for Mount Dora's first mayor, this downtown park is the site of the annual tree lighting, blueberry festival, and community events year-round. Pickleball courts, a fountain, and a veterans memorial make it the social hub of town.
Eco-Walk Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverEntryway to the 7-mile trail system of a vast wildlife & nature conservation area along the coast.
Ernie Wever Youth Park
Crystal RiverYouth recreation park in Brooksville with sports fields, playground equipment, and facilities for community youth programs and outdoor activities.