Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bicentennial Skate Park
Crystal RiverSkate park located within Bicentennial Park in Crystal River, part of a larger recreation complex behind the Crystal River Airport.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Fort Island Trail Park
Crystal RiverLeafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Crystal RiverHome 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.
Hunter Springs Park
Crystal RiverCity-run park on Kings Bay billed as the most accessible spring in Crystal River, with a roped freshwater swim area, kayak launch, and a boardwalk where manatees pass by in colder months.
Jim LeGrone Memorial Park
Crystal RiverNeighborhood park in Crystal River near the downtown area, offering green space and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.
King's Bay Riverwalk
Crystal RiverWaterfront walkway along Kings Bay in Crystal River connecting to the downtown area, offering scenic views and access to kayak launches and manatee viewing areas.
Kings Bay Park
Crystal RiverDowntown 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.
Three Sisters Springs
Crystal RiverOne 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.