Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
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Aesops Park
TavaresCommunity park with playground, open space, and picnic areas. A family-friendly spot for outdoor recreation and community gatherings.
Berry Park
LeesburgCommunity park in Leesburg with a playground, picnic pavilions, and open space. A family-friendly neighborhood spot for outdoor recreation.
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.
Centennial Park
DunnellonCommunity park in Dunnellon on South Williams Street offering green space and recreational facilities in the heart of the town.
Clarke Park
WildwoodCommunity park in Wildwood on Walker Road offering green space and recreational amenities.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Copeland Community Park
Crystal RiverCommunity park in Crystal River with recreational facilities along NE 3rd Street, near downtown and the Kings Bay waterfront area.
Corrine Williams Park
LeesburgCommunity park in Leesburg with a playground, basketball courts, and green space. A well-used neighborhood recreation area.
Crystal River Town Square
Crystal RiverPublic gathering space in downtown Crystal River on North Citrus Avenue, hosting community events and surrounded by local shops and restaurants in Heritage Village.
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
BushnellCommunity park in Bushnell with a playground, picnic areas, and open green space. A neighborhood gathering spot for families and outdoor recreation.
Ernie Wever Youth Park
BrooksvilleYouth recreation park in Brooksville with sports fields, playground equipment, and facilities for community youth programs and outdoor activities.
Eugene Martin Park
DunnellonEight-acre community park in South Dunnellon with a basketball court, softball field, playground, walking paths, barbecue grills, and special-needs accessible swings.
Forres Playground
Mount DoraCommunity playground in Mount Dora providing play equipment and green space for families on East 9th Avenue.
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.
Hill Crest Park
InvernessNeighborhood park on Hunting Lodge Drive in Inverness providing recreational green space for the local community.
Homosassa Area Recreation Park
homosassaCommunity recreation park in Homosassa with sports facilities and green space for outdoor activities.
John L. Johnson Park Playground
LeesburgNeighborhood park and playground in Leesburg on Mills Street, providing recreational space for families in the community.
Kehlor Park
ClermontCommunity park on West Minneola Avenue in Clermont providing playground and green space for families.
Lake Miona Park
The VillagesCommunity park near Oxford with open green space, walking paths, and picnic areas. A nice spot for an afternoon walk or a family outing in The Villages area.
Lake Saunders Park
TavaresCommunity park on Lake Saunders in the Tavares area, offering lakefront access and passive recreation.
Leesburg Towne Square
LeesburgDowntown Leesburg community gathering space hosting monthly Discover Leesburg events with live music and evening markets, plus annual festivals and seasonal celebrations.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
WildwoodCommunity park in Wildwood dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., providing recreational space and green areas for the community.
McPherson Complex
OcalaMarion County government and event complex on SE 25th Ave in Ocala, hosting community events, meetings, and festivals.