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.
Alexander Springs
OcalaA family-friendly spring in the Ocala National Forest with a large, gradually sloping pool of crystal-clear 72-degree turquoise water. Great for swimming and snorkeling.
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.
Cherry Lake Park
ClermontLakeside park in Clermont with a playground, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and a fishing pier. A family-friendly green space with pretty lake views.
Jervey Gantt Park
OcalaLarge recreation complex in Ocala with sports fields, a playground, walking trails, and picnic pavilions. A popular spot for youth sports leagues and family outings.
Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park
weirsdalePublic beach and recreation area on Lake Weir with swimming, picnic pavilions, and a playground. One of the best lakefront spots in the area for a family day out.
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.
Oxford Park
The VillagesCommunity park in Oxford with open space, a playground, and picnic areas. A family-friendly spot for outdoor recreation near The Villages.
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.
Shocker Park
OcalaNeighborhood park in Ocala with open green space and a playground. A simple, family-friendly spot for outdoor play and picnics.
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.