Joe's Insider Guide
Outdoor Escapes
This is just a simple way to get outside and enjoy what Ocala does best. We’ve got springs, trails, and parks all around, so it’s easy to find a spot to slow down, get some fresh air, or spend a few hours outside without overthinking it.
Instead of a long list, these are the spots I’d actually send a friend to, whether you want a walk, a chill afternoon, or just somewhere to reset for a bit. Nothing complicated, just solid places that make it easy to enjoy being outside here.
Parks
Jervey Gnatt Park
2200 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Silver Springs State Park
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
(352) 261-5840
Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Baseline Trailhead Park
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-8560
Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Water Activities
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL 32195
(352) 259-2444
Monday through Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:00PM
Lake Weir
13530 E Highway 25, Ocklawaha, FL, 32179
Open 24/7
Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake (Coming Soon)
18545 NW 45th Ave Rd, Citra, FL 32113
TBA
Sports
Ocala Skatepark
517 NE 9th St, Ocala, FL 34470
Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Santos Trails
3080 SE 80th St, Ocala, FL 34480
Open 24/7
Ocala Regional Sportsplex
3500 SW 67th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 368-5517
Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Golf
Summerglen
1450 SW 154th Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 307-1766
Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
The Club at Ocala Preserve
3332 NW 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 509-5180
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Baseline Golf Course
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 245-4414
Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
