Ocala Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes Marion County Florida with Ocala and surrounding communities.
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Eureka West Recreation Area is a great outdoor, family-friendly place that offers exciting experiences like boating and fishing. The state park is wheelchair accessible. It also has a picnic pavilion and a boat ramp that is open 24 hours a day. The park itself is open from sunrise to sunset. Located in Marion County the park is about 4 miles north of State County Road 316 on the east side of Fort McCoy.
Whether you're hiking, picnicking, or just looking for a place to take in some fresh air on a mid-morning run, the Historic Santos Recreation Area has an activity waiting for you. Located near a former historic Negro League baseball field, the site offers plenty of recreational opportunities, as well as an annual celebration of Historic Santos on the last Saturday in February.
Born from an incomplete barge canal that would have connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico through northern Florida, the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is now a protected greenway with diverse wildlife and a multi-use trail that spans 300 miles.
A state park with one of Florida's largest springs, pumping out water at a rate of 400 million gallons per day. With up to 18 feet of depth and crystal clear, blue waters, snorkelers have a great opportunity to experience the bountiful wildlife that inhabit the springs. Additionally, hiking, kayaking, tubing, and camping are popular activities at this park with 10,000 years of history, abundant with lush gardens, waterfalls, and scenic views.
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Just outside of downtown Ocala, Baseline Road Trailhead offers a quick escape for a fun-filled afternoon. Near the parking lot, there's a playground, bathrooms, water fountains, and grassy areas. However, there's only shade further back on the trails, so make sure to bring your sunscreen, hats, and reusable water bottles.
These are two local gated parks that large and small dogs can come to. They are closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Paddock Mall is Ocala's only indoor mall. It has lots of great shops to choose from so you can shop for every occasion in this comfortable space. Come to the mall for some of their special events or just for a fun day out.