Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Tavares Ecological Park

101-acre passive nature park in Tavares with a 2-mile loop trail through pine groves, a pavilion, picnic areas, and excellent birding including ospreys, herons, and ibis.

Tavares Nature Park

Nature park in Tavares offering walking trails, green space, and outdoor recreation along Milwaukee Avenue.

Tavares Recreational Park

City recreation park in Tavares on West Burleigh Boulevard with sports fields, walking trails, and recreational facilities.

The Brooksville Common

Downtown Brooksville public green space with walking paths, picnic areas, and open lawn, serving as a central gathering spot and home to the Good Neighbor Trailhead.

The Splash Pad

Free public splash pad in downtown Crystal River offering water play for children, located near Heritage Village shops and restaurants.

The Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages

Solemn and beautifully maintained memorial park honoring veterans of all branches. Monuments, flags, and walking paths make this a place for reflection and gratitude.

Three Sisters Springs

One of Florida's most stunning natural springs, where crystal-clear water reveals every detail of the sandy bottom. A must-visit for swimming, snorkeling, and winter manatee encounters.

Tom Varn Park

Spacious park with open & forested areas, a fitness course, basketball softball & racquetball.

Trimble Park

Lakeside park with picnic & camping areas, plus a playground, trails & docks in scenic surrounds.

Tuscawilla Art Park

Outdoor 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

Venetian Gardens Park

A 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

Memorial park in Leesburg honoring military veterans with monuments, memorial displays, and a quiet space for reflection.

Victory Pointe

Community park and green space in Clermont providing recreation and outdoor enjoyment for families.

W. H. Willoughby Park

Community park in Summerfield with open space, picnic areas, and walking paths. A peaceful outdoor escape in the southern Villages area.

Wallace Brooks Park

Historic 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.

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Newt Perry opened this Hernando County roadside attraction in 1947, training swimmers to perform underwater ballet in a first-magnitude spring; Florida took it over as a state park in 2008.

Weirsdale Park

Local park in Weirsdale with picnic areas and open space for recreation. A small-town gathering spot for community events and outdoor relaxation.

West Beach Park

Lakefront park in Clermont on Lake Minneola Drive offering beach access, swimming, and water recreation.

Whispering Pines City Park

City park in Inverness on Forest Drive offering green space, walking paths, and recreation among shady pine trees.

Wildwood Splash Pad

Free public splash pad in Wildwood offering water play for kids at Walker Road park.

Wilkerson Creek Children's Playground

Children's playground in The Villages near Old Camp Road, providing outdoor play equipment for families.

Wilotree Park

Community park in Clermont providing green space, playground facilities, and outdoor recreation for local families.

Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead

Trailhead 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.