Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
DunnellonWaterfront park on the Rainbow River with kayak and paddleboard access, walking trails, and a 3-acre pond. Water temps stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round, and there's no entrance fee. Get there early on weekends — parking fills fast.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Elizabeth Evans Park
Mount DoraSmall waterfront park on Lake Dora in downtown Mount Dora with benches and lake views. A quiet spot for a quick break or photo opportunity while exploring the shops.
Grantham Pointe (Light House)
Mount DoraHome of Mount Dora's iconic inland lighthouse on Lake Dora — one of the few freshwater lighthouses in the state. A picturesque waterfront walk with stunning views and a must-see photo spot.
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.
Liberty Park
InvernessLiberty Park opened in 2002 as a city park and was renovated as part of the “Depot District” projects in 2019. Located on the shores of Lake Henderson and the Withlacoochee State Trail, this waterfront City park open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The park features a state-of-the-art playground, restroom facilities, dog waste stations, sidewalks, benches, floating gazebo, parking and lush landscaping.
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.
Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens
LeesburgSplash pad, playground, and event pavilion within Venetian Gardens on the Leesburg waterfront, with scenic islands, walking trails, and free admission.
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.
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.