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Local Directory

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

Showing 73–96 of 191 places
Hill Top Tavern

Hill Top Tavern

Venue
Leesburg

Historic neighborhood bar in Fruitland Park established in 1956 in a converted 1926 house, featuring a full liquor bar, pool tables, darts, bowling arcade, and weekly pool tournaments.

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Homosassa Area Recreation Park

Homosassa Area Recreation Park

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Crystal River

Community recreation park in Homosassa with sports facilities and green space for outdoor activities.

Homosassa Springs State Park Adventures

Homosassa Springs State Park Adventures

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Crystal River

Adventure outfitter near Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park offering guided tours and outdoor experiences along the Homosassa River.

family-friendly
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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Crystal River

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.

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Hunter Springs Park

Hunter Springs Park

Attraction
Crystal River

This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.

family-friendly
Ingraham park

Ingraham park

Other
Tavares

Leafy public park featuring shaded benches, a playground, scenic water views & a walking path.

Jervey Gantt Park

Jervey Gantt Park

Attraction
Ocala

Large recreation complex in Ocala with sports fields, a playground, walking trails, and picnic pavilions. A popular spot for youth sports leagues and family outings.

family-friendly
Jim LeGrone Memorial Park

Jim LeGrone Memorial Park

Other
Crystal River

Neighborhood park in Crystal River near the downtown area, offering green space and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.

John L. Johnson Park Playground

John L. Johnson Park Playground

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Leesburg

Neighborhood park and playground in Leesburg on Mills Street, providing recreational space for families in the community.

family-friendly
Kehlor Park

Kehlor Park

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Clermont

Community park on West Minneola Avenue in Clermont providing playground and green space for families.

Kennedy Park

Kennedy Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Community park in Brooksville (recently renamed Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park) with playground, ball fields, and mature oak shade trees, honoring the founder of Kennedy Park Little League.

family-friendly
Kings Bay Park

Kings Bay Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Downtown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.

family-friendly
Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park

Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park

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The Villages

Public 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.

Lady Lake Parks & Recreation

Lady Lake Parks & Recreation

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The Villages

Lady Lake's parks and recreation department managing local parks, sports leagues, and community programming. Check in for seasonal events, youth sports, and park amenity info.

Lake Felter Park

Lake Felter Park

Other
Clermont

Park featuring play equipment, basketball & tennis courts, a softball field & restrooms.

Lake Griffin State Park

Lake Griffin State Park

Attraction
Leesburg

This 620-acre park has canoe/kayak rentals, hiking trails, 40 campsites & a mammoth live oak tree.

family-friendly
Lake Hiawatha Preserve

Lake Hiawatha Preserve

Attraction
Clermont

A 220-acre passive park on Lake Minneola featuring two dog parks, a playground, picnic pavilion, and the Champions Pointe Disc Golf Course, rated among the top 100 courses in the world.

family-friendly
Lake Louisa State Park

Lake Louisa State Park

Other $
Clermont

Hiking, swimming, kayaking, camping, and guided eco-tours across 4,300 acres of pristine Florida landscape. Lake Louisa proves that Central Florida isn't all flat -- the rolling terrain here is genuinely surprising and beautiful.

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Lake Miona Park

Lake Miona Park

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The Villages

Community 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 Okahumpka Park

Lake Okahumpka Park

Attraction
Wildwood

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

family-friendly
Lake Okahumpka Park & Trail

Lake Okahumpka Park & Trail

Park
Wildwood

A peaceful lakeside park with a paved multi-use trail that connects to the Good Neighbor Trail system. The path winds through shaded oak hammocks and open meadows with views of Lake Okahumpka. Popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists, the trail offers a quieter alternative to busier routes. Benches and covered shelters along the way make good rest stops.

Lake Saunders Park

Lake Saunders Park

Other
Tavares

Community park on Lake Saunders in the Tavares area, offering lakefront access and passive recreation.

Lake Williams & Lake Mary Park

Lake Williams & Lake Mary Park

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Leesburg

Lakeside park on Lake Williams and Lake Mary in Leesburg, offering scenic waterfront views and green space along South 15th Street.

Leesburg Animal Park

Leesburg Animal Park

Attraction
Leesburg

A family-owned animal park in Leesburg with over 50 species of animals. Offers feeding experiences, pony rides, a train ride, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts and a fall festival. Pre-registration required for special events.

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