Wow! WoW! Wow! I think this park is profoundly under the radar and simply not well known enough…read more This isn't just some playground with a path. In fact, there is no playground equipment at all. What it does offer, though, is everything one could want in a natural setting. You can walk for a little while or lose yourself in it for much longer. The paths are easy, accessible, and thoughtfully laid out, with enough variation to keep things interesting from start to finish. It never feels repetitive, which is rare. The labyrinth was genuinely enjoyable, with multiple points of interest throughout. Subtle shifts in sound and visual texture keep you engaged, yet everything remains grounded in simple nature, shaped by the hands of men.. nothing artificial or forced, just an intentional design that draws you in. The crowning glory moment for me was the Zen garden. I cannot remember the last time I felt that level of calm and stillness. It has a way of centering you almost immediately. I would have stayed longer, but I needed a restroom, which unfortunately was closed at the time. This is a place I will return to without hesitation. My mother has yet to see it, and I already know she is going to love it.

What an astoundingly beautiful park near On top of the world in Ocala…read more The long, winding drive to the parking area is absolutely beautiful. And the parking area is the hub. Theres a gated park that has a fountain, walking thru that, you get to walk the labyrinth in contemplation. It truly is a spiritually refreshing walk. The Zen garden is simply a work of art. They maintain it as a meditation garden, so its a quiet zone. There is a large open space, perfect for gatherings and picnics. Theres a great big walking trail with shady benches ever 20 feet or so. The pomd with the koi is nice, the fish are large, but the water is stagnant and smells bad. Those fish are HUGE! I LOVE THIS PARK

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness After visiting this dog park it's easy to understand why most of the other ones in the area don't have any dogs at them. Parking is very close to the gate and once you enter the main gate you have a decision of either going to the big park or the small dog park. The big dog park is ginormous with two big sunken fields for the dogs to run and play in. There are some agility items in them and also a nice covered gazebo with benches and picnic tables underneath it. There is a nice wide walking path all the way around the top outside of the dog park with seating and concrete areas with pools on them for the dogs to play in. You can park fairly close and there is a very nice walking trail in case you want to take your dog for a walk

This park is awesome it is attached to a larger recreational park that is probably over 100 acres…read more As previous review were's I do not believe there's anything wrong with this park all the owners and the dogs were well behaved ....my imagination is telling me the person that complained was not a good owner and their dog was not behaved. Spacious park with two sections for large or small dogs .....best I've probably seen

Basic field for dogs to run around in. Clean and well maintained. Nice to have this asset available…read morefor dogs.

Well kept, my Anatolian shepherd does the happy dance a mile from the park…read more People are attentive to their pets, there is ample water everywhere, and she can run full tilt! They have a flag system to mark stool and keep the grounds in excellent t condition. Grateful for this place!

I often come to this park since it's close by. It's a 21 acre park with a natural spring Grotto…read morewhich is very beautiful and relaxing. It has a playground and children's exercise equipment that adults can use as well. Just a few things but they are fun. There are picnic areas, pavilions, lot's of trails for walking, hiking and even a health trail and a small cave! There is a bike section that include a skills area/jump lines a berm and a skinny ! There are areas where you can fly kites and go for a run. This is a park for the nature lover and for everyone to see. Many families come here but it's never appeared crowded due to how spacious and the variety of activities. There is even a little free outdoor library box at the entrance. Restrooms for everyone and lot's of parking! I need to get more pictures my phone was on 1 percent. I will definitely go and get pictures soon! The park is opened from sunrise to sunset ! Address: 2825 SW 24th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Phone: (352) 368-5517 I hope that you will visit and enjoy the park as much as I do!

Two things set what would be a pretty average park in bland surroundings apart - the scenic grotto…read morewhich it's named after (go ahead and call it a sinkhole and not a springs if you want; it's still cool and unique in my book) and the Jordan Shapot painted panels lending the place a bit of culture and history. The bike trail is smooth but boring. It just circles the big field with picnic tables and playground equipment without even a small diversion into some woods. I had my dad's janky garage sale bought bike so I wasn't about to attempt the ramps and obstacles they have set up for mountain bikes. The deck next to the grotto could be bigger but there was no one down there when I went so that wasn't an issue. I could see how it could be though. It's a nice little spot of serenity. So if you get sick of the rat race come hang here with the turtles. (I didn't see any but I hear they got em.)

The park itself is great. It's separated into large and small dog areas and has water fountains for…read moredogs and people. There's even about five pieces of agility equipment, including a nice ramp up and down. Always fine when it was just me and another guy with his standard poodle. Then some yahoo, let his pack of four husky mixes immediately charge into the park, and one of them ran right up to my dog with its teeth, bared and growling. No words from that owner. My words? "Time to go." We've spent too much on this shelter dog to risk anything. Back to sniffspots.

Very clean, beautiful dog park! I take my dog there as much as possible. My dog loves the…read moresocialization.

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness What an awesome dog park. From all the old growth trees with Spanish moss growing in them to the Island like feel. Poop bag dispenser and a watering station right in the middle of the park. Multiple places to sit all around the park that are all shaded and cool. Parking is right next to the dog park and there is plenty of it

Fantastic dog park. There's a side for smaller pups also. The grounds are maintained and there are…read morecomfy benches and a water fountain. It's not the fanciest park I've been to, but it was comfy and lovely.

Great experience for our pup and for us. Accessible, walkable, fenced-in property with trails and a…read moresmall pond that every single dog there got into. Very friendly local members made us feel welcomed from the start. We purchased a day pass, for a very reasonable fee, that included an outdoor wash down area when we were ready to leave.

We had a blast visiting Bark Central today! Charlie loved roaming the 10 acres and hopping in and…read moreout of the pool. We met a few other friendly dogs! Charlie is exhausted now as we head home. Would definitely come visit again. Check the office hours before coming if it's your first day. And you'll need to bring vaccination records. I paid $10/day visit. I think it's $30/month. And I paid $7 to wash Charlie and use their shampoo/brushes/water/towels. There is also a rinse off station outside and a blow dryer outside. 10/10

Great walk today with our dog!!! Nice shaded walk. Good surface to walk on. Dog waste stations a…read moreplus!!!

My college boys found this park on a disc golf app. Fantastic little nine hole disc golf course…read moreamong the beautiful oak trees. Cement tee pads, professional hole signs, new Innova baskets. Could use benches and trash cans. Brand new bathrooms, people walking and walking dogs and very close to the Villages. We were very grateful to find this course. Strongly recommend. John

I have 2 dogs, my most outgoing dog doesn't like this at all. My shy baby is fine with it. It's…read morenext to a highway and the sounds are very loud. Then you have golf carts going along the other side. One day, a golf cart backfired next to the park, sounded like a firework and that's the end of that. I keep trying to take her. She use to run up to the gate, now she won't get out of the cart. So, if you have a sound sensitive baby like me, not place for you.

The park area itself is lovely. The plants, trees, lake, birds, walking paths, etc. beautiful and…read morewell maintained. The sectioned off dog park is grass, has a side for small dogs and a side for large dogs. Bring your poop bag. There are rules posted, mostly common sense and consideration of others. I suggest we all need to pay attention with new or unknown dogs in any closed area, just to be sure they are all friendly.

Staff is friendly. They have a variety of activities and classes that members can enjoy. They also…read moreoffer other classes that you pay for them but they are very affordable like Salsa Dance Classes, Karate, among other classes.

Love this place & the people who work there! They're always so kind & accommodating. I workout…read moreeveryday here & it's also much cheaper than any other gym. I can't recommend this place enough. Thx to all the staff for always being so polite!