Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Bennett Park

Brinson-Perry Dog Park

The largest and most popular dog park in The Villages with four separate fenced areas, water stations, waste bags, benches, and shade structures. Villages Resident ID required.

Ferran Park

Florida Classic Park

50-acre event venue in Brooksville hosting festivals, car shows, dog shows, and community gatherings year-round, with a large covered pavilion and 299+ RV campsites with hookups.

Fort Cooper State Park

A peaceful 710-acre park centered around Lake Holathlikaha, with five miles of trails through hardwood hammocks and longleaf pine flatwoods. One of Citrus County's best-kept secrets for birding and nature walks.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Home to rescued Florida wildlife including manatees, black bears, and the famous hippo Lu. The underwater Fish Bowl Observatory lets you watch manatees and fish from below the surface.

Lake Okahumpka Park & Trail

130-acre park with pet stations & picnic shelters, plus a paved trail, disc-golf course & boat ramp.

Leesburg Parks & Recreation

Parks and recreation facilities throughout Leesburg

Rainbow Springs State Park

Florida's fourth-largest spring feeds the Rainbow River with 72-degree water so clear you can see your shadow on the sandy bottom. Perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming in a pristine natural setting.

Silver Springs State Park

Florida's original tourist attraction, featuring the world's largest artesian spring formation. Glass-bottom boat tours reveal an underwater world of fish, turtles, and ancient fossils in impossibly clear water.

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.

Wooton Park & Pavilion on the Lake

Lakeside park featuring a play structure, a seaplane-themed splash pad (fee) & picnic areas.