Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
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.
Tom Varn Park
BrooksvilleSpacious park with open & forested areas, a fitness course, basketball softball & racquetball.
Trimble Park
Mount DoraLakeside park with picnic & camping areas, plus a playground, trails & docks in scenic surrounds.
Tuscawilla Art Park
OcalaOutdoor art park in downtown Ocala featuring rotating sculpture installations and public art. A creative green space perfect for an afternoon walk among the artwork.
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.
Veterans Memorial Park
LeesburgMemorial park in Leesburg honoring military veterans with monuments, memorial displays, and a quiet space for reflection.
Victory Pointe
ClermontCommunity park and green space in Clermont providing recreation and outdoor enjoyment for families.
W. H. Willoughby Park
summerfieldCommunity park in Summerfield with open space, picnic areas, and walking paths. A peaceful outdoor escape in the southern Villages area.
Wallace Brooks Park
InvernessHistoric waterfront park on Lake Henderson in Inverness with shuffleboard, walking paths, a scenic dock, and a boardwalk connecting to Liberty Park along the Withlacoochee Trail.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Newt Perry opened this Hernando County roadside attraction in 1947, training swimmers to perform underwater ballet in a first-magnitude spring; Florida took it over as a state park in 2008.
West Beach Park
ClermontLakefront park in Clermont on Lake Minneola Drive offering beach access, swimming, and water recreation.
Whispering Pines City Park
InvernessCity park in Inverness on Forest Drive offering green space, walking paths, and recreation among shady pine trees.
Wilkerson Creek Children's Playground
The VillagesChildren's playground in The Villages near Old Camp Road, providing outdoor play equipment for families.
Wilotree Park
ClermontCommunity park in Clermont providing green space, playground facilities, and outdoor recreation for local families.
Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead
InvernessTrailhead for the 46-mile paved Withlacoochee State Trail, a converted rail line with no steep hills, featuring a historic 1925 wooden caboose and easy access to downtown Inverness.
Wooton Park & Pavilion on the Lake
TavaresLakeside park featuring a play structure, a seaplane-themed splash pad (fee) & picnic areas.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
homosassaRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.