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The outdoors in Central Florida.
Every outdoors worth your time in Central Florida — the full directory, editor's-order first, then A–Z.
The outdoors in Central Florida
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Homosassa Area Recreation Park
Community recreation park in Homosassa with sports facilities and green space for outdoor activities.
Homosassa Springs State Park Adventures
Adventure outfitter near Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park offering guided tours and outdoor experiences along the Homosassa River.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
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.
Hunter Springs Park
City-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.
Jervey Gantt Park
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.
Jim LeGrone Memorial Park
Neighborhood park in Crystal River near the downtown area, offering green space and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.
John L. Johnson Park Playground
Neighborhood park and playground in Leesburg on Mills Street, providing recreational space for families in the community.
Kehlor Park
Community park on West Minneola Avenue in Clermont providing playground and green space for families.
King's Bay Riverwalk
Waterfront 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
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.
Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park
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.
Lake Felter Park
Park featuring play equipment, basketball & tennis courts, a softball field & restrooms.
Lake Griffin State Park
This 620-acre park has canoe/kayak rentals, hiking trails, 40 campsites & a mammoth live oak tree.
Lake Louisa State Park
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.
Lake Okahumpka Park & Trail
130-acre park with pet stations & picnic shelters, plus a paved trail, disc-golf course & boat ramp.
Leesburg Parks & Recreation
Parks and recreation facilities throughout Leesburg
Liberty Park
Liberty 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.
Lillian Bryant Park
Urban park with a splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts, kid's baseball field & 1-mi. trail.
Lincoln Avenue Park West Disc Golf Course
Free disc golf course on the east side of Mount Dora with a wooded layout that challenges players of all levels. Bring your own discs and enjoy a round in the shade.
Marsh Bend Park
County park with boat ramp access, fishing, picnic pavilions, and a playground along the Withlacoochee River.
McKinney Park
Park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a softball field, a fitness trail & restrooms.
Millennium Park
Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.
Minneola Trailhead Park
17-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.
Mount Dora Trail
A 2.5-mile mountain bike trail loop through a forested area with options for beginner through advanced riders, plus a bike wash and tools at the trailhead near the dog park.
Mt Dora Parks & Recreation
Mount 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
The 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.
Ocala Regional Sportsplex
Multi-sport complex in Ocala hosting youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and fitness programs. Fields for soccer, football, and more across a well-maintained facility.
Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
200-acre wetland park with walking trails, boardwalks, and observation decks over restored wetlands. A surprisingly scenic spot for birding and nature walks right in Ocala.
Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Veteran's & war memorial park with over 5,000 commemorative bricks & plaques charting war history.
Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront
Community 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
City of Clermont recreation park offering ball fields, playgrounds, and community gathering spaces near the Palatlakaha River corridor.
Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp
23-acre park on the Palatlakaha River in Clermont with boat ramps to the Clermont Chain of Lakes, two fishing piers, a playground, and a mile-long nature trail through wetland and scrub habitat.
Palm Island Boardwalk
Free 8-acre nature preserve on Lake Dora with a 1/3-mile boardwalk winding through old-growth live oaks and ancient cypress, offering frequent sightings of alligators, turtles, and wading birds.
Rainbow Springs State Park
Florida's fourth-largest spring feeds the Rainbow River with 72-degree water so clear you can see your shadow on the sandy bottom. Perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming in a pristine natural setting.
Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing
Seasonal tubing launch at Rainbow Springs State Park where visitors rent tubes and float 1.5 hours down the crystal-clear Rainbow River, one of Florida's first-magnitude springs.
Recreation & Nature Park
Nature-focused recreation area in the Mount Dora area with walking trails and green space for outdoor activities.
Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens
Splash pad, playground, and event pavilion within Venetian Gardens on the Leesburg waterfront, with scenic islands, walking trails, and free admission.
Rogers Park Splash Pad
Free splash pad in Leesburg's Rogers Park at Venetian Gardens, providing water play for kids during warm weather months.
Sabal Bluff Preserve
A 55-acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Griffin in Leesburg with 2 miles of hiking trails, scenic bluff overlooks, and excellent birding and wildlife viewing. No pets allowed.
Santos Trails
80+ miles of single-track mountain bike trails built on a former rock quarry — one of the top trail systems in the Southeast. Color-coded trails for all skill levels, plus the Vortex Freeride area for adrenaline junkies. Free admission.
Scott Springs Park
Community 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.
Shocker Park
Neighborhood park in Ocala with open green space and a playground. A simple, family-friendly spot for outdoor play and picnics.
Sholom Park
A 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.
Silver Springs State Park
Florida's original tourist attraction, featuring the world's largest artesian spring formation. Glass-bottom boat tours reveal an underwater world of fish, turtles, and ancient fossils in impossibly clear water.
Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance
The campground entrance to Silver Springs State Park, providing access to the Silver River Museum, hiking trails, and campground facilities. A quieter entry point away from the glass-bottom boat crowds.
Ski Beach Park
Beach and swimming area within the Venetian Gardens park system in Leesburg, connecting through walking trails and islands along the lakefront.
Summerall Park
Community park in Tavares on Wells Avenue with green space, walking areas, and recreation facilities.
Tavares Nature Park
Nature park in Tavares offering walking trails, green space, and outdoor recreation along Milwaukee Avenue.
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