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.
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.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Donnelly Park
Mount DoraNamed for Mount Dora's first mayor, this downtown park is the site of the annual tree lighting, blueberry festival, and community events year-round. Pickleball courts, a fountain, and a veterans memorial make it the social hub of town.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
BushnellCommunity park in Bushnell with a playground, picnic areas, and open green space. A neighborhood gathering spot for families and outdoor recreation.
Ernie Wever Youth Park
BrooksvilleYouth recreation park in Brooksville with sports fields, playground equipment, and facilities for community youth programs and outdoor activities.
Eugene Martin Park
DunnellonEight-acre community park in South Dunnellon with a basketball court, softball field, playground, walking paths, barbecue grills, and special-needs accessible swings.
Forres Playground
Mount DoraCommunity playground in Mount Dora providing play equipment and green space for families on East 9th Avenue.
Gardenia Park Recreation Complex
LeesburgMunicipal recreation complex in Fruitland Park with a swimming pool, racquetball court, skatepark, volleyball court, playground, walking trail, and a renovated community center available for event rentals.
Homosassa Area Recreation Park
homosassaCommunity recreation park in Homosassa with sports facilities and green space for outdoor activities.
John L. Johnson Park Playground
LeesburgNeighborhood park and playground in Leesburg on Mills Street, providing recreational space for families in the community.
Kehlor Park
ClermontCommunity park on West Minneola Avenue in Clermont providing playground and green space for families.
Minneola Trailhead Park
Clermont17-acre community park serving as a trailhead for the 12.5-mile South Lake Trail, with a dog park, basketball court, playground, skate park, and ball fields.
Mt Dora Parks & Recreation
Mount DoraMount Dora's parks and recreation department managing local parks, sports leagues, youth programs, and community events. The hub for everything outdoor recreation in town.
Ocala Downtown Square
OcalaThe heart of downtown Ocala — a tree-lined public square surrounded by restaurants, shops, and galleries. Farmers markets, art walks, and community events keep the square buzzing year-round.
Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront
homosassaCommunity waterfront park on the Homosassa River featuring picnic areas, a shrimp boat playground for kids, and commercial waterfront operations, with plans for walking trails and a history museum.
Palatlakaha Recreation Park
ClermontCity of Clermont recreation park offering ball fields, playgrounds, and community gathering spaces near the Palatlakaha River corridor.
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.
Sholom Park
OcalaA 44-acre public garden and park in the On Top of the World community in Ocala. Features walking paths, formal gardens, water features, and the popular Spring Strings outdoor concert series. Free admission.
Summerall Park
TavaresCommunity park in Tavares on Wells Avenue with green space, walking areas, and recreation facilities.
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.
Wilotree Park
ClermontCommunity park in Clermont providing green space, playground facilities, and outdoor recreation for local families.