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    Sholom Park

    4.8 (57 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Alesa W.

    Sholom park is a great place for a morning walk. The grounds are well manicured and the different sections all have unique vibes to them.

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    Corey R.

    This is an amazing getaway for peace, self reflection, and serenity. The park is kept surprisingly clean, it's very spacious, and very quiet. An evening stroll here is a great outlet to unwind. An ideal place for picnics or dates, as there are plenty of quiet places to sit and relax

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    Bob S.

    Very peaceful place to roam around. Lots of benches, shade and paved trails. Impeccably well kept up. Safe and secure. No pets are allowed, so if you want to sit down in the grass, you don't have to worry that dogs have recently relieved themselves where you're sitting. Plenty of parking and no charge/fee to enter.

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    Josh K.

    We got the chance to walk around the new Zen Garden at Sholom Park today. It is a beautiful addition and worth a visit!

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    Natalie S.

    Beautiful park in Ocala Loved the peacefulness and serenity. Wonderful walking paths and plenty of benches to sit on. There is no fee to visit the park.

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    Renee N.

    Sholom is a Hebrew greeting meaning "Peace" and that is exactly how this park makes you feel. My father-in-law brought us here one morning and I have returned a couple of times now. This is truly a hidden gem here in Ocala. There are over two miles of paved walking paths throughout the park, a beautiful labyrinth, 250 types of plants and trees and the park sits on 44 acres. It is privately owned but open to the public. I enjoy walking the paths and this last visit we enjoyed lunch while sitting by the pond watching ducks, turtles and herons. They host various events through out the year such as The Fairy Festival which was in early March. They also have yoga in the park and are featuring some live music in May. Lucky residents to have such a beautiful park!

    Steve S.

    While visiting my Mom recently she and a friend wanted to walk through Sholom Park and asked to to join them. What a beautiful park. Very well maintained, beautiful landscaping, and walking paths throughout the park - most of which brought us through spaces that were covered by the canopies of the trees. We ended up walking about 1 1/2 miles and I was very glad I joined them. There's a very nice little pond with a fountain where you can feed the Koi (there are also turtles) or just sit and enjoy the view. Parking seems to be plentiful there was a variety of people young and old and, from what I saw, people seem committed to keeping the park clean. I wish we had local parks like this in NJ.

    Frans D.

    A great park with nice paths for a relaxing stroll. Meditate, enjoy nature, just sit on one of the many benches, this park is just beautiful.

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    John T.

    Nice little park filled with plants and animals. Seen a cardinal up close, a group of wild turkeys ran passed us, hawks flying above us, butterflies, bumble bees, there is a bat house, and a little pond with turtles, ducks and birds.

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    Beautiful and peaceful . A thoughtful place to be in nature and wonderful source of inspiration, rejuvenation, and relaxation.

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    This place is just beautiful and peaceful to walk or sit. Plenty of parking. Just big enough to walk around.

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    Beautiful and peaceful park. They have amazing concerts and events here all through the year.

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    Beautiful place for a tranquil walk. No pets allowed. Nice restroom availability. Check it out.

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    Nice place to walk. There's pretty plants along The walkways. Clean bathrooms. Nice and neat zen garden.

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    Pretty, but nothing really to do there. Not for kids. My kids were scolded for climbing on a tree. Pond is nasty, but has hungry fish.

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    Very nice place for a quiet walk in meditative settting. Just wished they allowed dogs.

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    Beautiful, scenic, and peaceful! I love the plants, flowers, and trees that surround the park.

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    Nice park. Enjoyed the walking trails throughout the park. Quite and leisurely. Easy to get to and nice parking area.

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    Excellent place to meditate ‍ rest, enjoy a picnic, evening stroll or even a to just relax. Love this park!

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    A beautiful place to walk and relax. I found a nice spot and sat down for a bit and did some knitting. Great place to visit.

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    Theres a gated park that has a fountain, walking thru that, you get to walk the labyrinth in contemplation.

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    Scott Springs Park

    Scott Springs Park

    4.2(18 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    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.)

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    Scott Springs Park - Me in the terrain park with my Stumpjumper.

    Me in the terrain park with my Stumpjumper.

    Scott Springs Park - Such pretty feet!!-2016

    Such pretty feet!!-2016

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    Tuscawilla Park

    Tuscawilla Park

    4.3(12 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    This park is right by my daughter in law and son's apartment and in the downtown district…read more There is a small lake that you can take a nice walk , admire some of the wildlife or fish ( catch and release )It's very beautiful and nice anytime of year. There is a playground for the kids the Discovery Center which is a science museum for kids. There is lighted tennis and basketball courts to enjoy. There's even a baseball field and a racquetball court! Quite a lot for this park which is really a nice treat. It is also known as having rotating sculptures or art installations at Tuscawilla's Art Park as it is located in the park. Many people come here daily it's downtown and really a lovely place to enjoy. The main address: 800 NE Sanchez Avenue Ocala, Florida 34470 Tuscawilla Art Park address : 213 NE 5th st. Ocala, Florida 34470 Tuscawilla Playground Address: 836 NE Sanchez Avenue Ocala, Florida 34470 The Discovery Center Address: 701 NE Sanchez Avenue Ocala, Florida 34470 Ocala Parks and recreation phone number: 352) 368-5517. Discovery Center phone number: (352) 401-3900 Pavillion Rental phone number: { Booking space for events } (352)368-5509 Park Ranger phone Number: (352)789-1133 Enjoy your visit !

    A nice smaller park, with a walking area around the pond. Ducks, egrets, turtles, lots of anhinga,…read moreand a few other waterfowl. Fishing is allowed but catch and release only. There are some interesting sculptures and beautiful trees. There is a playground, some benches, and a few picnic tables.

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    Tuscawilla Park
    Tuscawilla Park

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    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

    3.8(4 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    This park is such a peaceful, scenic escape. The walking trails are beautifully maintained, and the…read moreboardwalks give you the perfect view of the wetlands, birds, and wildlife. It's a great spot for a relaxing walk, photography, or just sitting quietly to soak in the view. There's educational signage throughout the park, which I loved, it's fascinating to learn how this place is helping the environment while also being so beautiful. It's super clean, safe, and free to visit. I would love if they had planted some flowers around and some plants so it has a better landscape. For a bit of the walk it felt like a desert land and like that had ripped out a lot of the plants and natural flowers but that's just my assumption. Whether you want a mindful stroll or just some fresh air and a gorgeous sunset, this place is a must-see. I'm already planning my next visit!

    No entrance fee. So much to read and learn in this interesting 60 acre park. Plus there are photo…read moreops galore...have your camera handy. Tom and I spent the morning at this very interesting park. We walked a lot of the 2 & 1/2 miles of paved trails and boardwalks with occasional stops at different look-outs. There are many displays with information that are dotted thru out the park plus a huge tube-shaped structure that explains the logistics of what you'll encounter during your adventure. There are endless photo ops of interesting scenery, birds, ducks, turtles and colorful flowers. Huge trees draped with Spanish moss swaying in the welcome breeze...what a sweet way to spend a Florida morning.

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    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

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    Silver Springs State Park - Cabin 5 back porch

    Silver Springs State Park

    4.3(61 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    Walking the trails was peaceful and scenic, with lots of shade and chances to spot wildlife (we saw…read morea few monkeys in the distance, which was wild!). The whole park is well-maintained, and the staff were helpful and friendly. Whether you're kayaking, hiking, or just relaxing by the springs, it's a great day trip that feels like a little escape into old Florida.

    I liked this state park enough to buy a handsome t-shirt in the gift shop. The shirt doesn't say…read moreFlorida on it anywhere which is pretty funny to me and actually makes me like it more. The waters here are absolutely lovely but even on a weekday in late December they were pretty heavily traveled. It might not be fair but the place being clogged with so many of my fellow pesky humans is the only thing that keeps me from putting SSSP in the vaunted five star category. I kayaked the river and saw birds and a gator. Bout time I saw a Florida gator in the wild! Only took five visits. I also got right over a manatee. I thought they were a big rock til they started moving. I could have clubbed em with my oar if I wanted to though it seems like that would be not just cruel but stupid, too. At any rate, no wonder they're endangered. Poor sluggish, dumb creatures. There were quite a lot of other kayakers and canoeers on the water. The guy dressed like Santa was pretty hilarious but for most of the trip I was denied the splendid isolation I longed for. Needless to say, the glass bottom boat tour didn't appeal to me, even with the clear view down. Beautiful scenery, though. Checking in and out was quick and painless even if the separate entrance briefly threw me for a loop. Afterwards I hiked a shorter trail and it was pretty mid, nothing special. For a while it ran too close to a road which kind of ruins the whole thing for me. And there was the aforementioned gift shop, chock full of wares. There was another t-shirt I liked a lot and had trouble choosing between the two, always a good problem to have. It's the end of the review here and I probably should have said this at the beginning but the entrance sign is just lovely, very classy and retro. I can see why this is a local icon but as an out of state visitor I don't know if this place has the staying power for many repeat visits for the locals. I was glad I came here once though. Funny to think this park is what Stevie Nicks wanted Lindsey Buckingham to be. Jk.

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    Silver Springs State Park - FWC Wildlife Rule-

    FWC Wildlife Rule-

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    Silver Springs State Park - Glass bottom boats, you make the rockin world go round

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    Glass bottom boats, you make the rockin world go round

    Landbridge Trailhead - On the north corner of the parking lot is the biking trail to the Landbridge, fun ride to this beginner

    Landbridge Trailhead

    5.0(3 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    Kicking off the new year on a new trail - and it was a great one! This trail is part of the Majorie…read moreHarris Carr Cross Florida Greenway that stretches from the Gulf to the St Johns River, the Greenway is a Florida State Park. This address takes you to the Landbridge Trailhead (approximately 1.4 miles NE of the actual I-75 Landbridge) and has separate parking and trails for equestrians -vs- hikers and bikers which is nice. There are bathrooms, a water bottle filler, a bike wash station, a few picnic tables, a bike tool station (although the air hose was cut) and all of it very well maintained given the impressive number of acres. The mountain bike trail intersected the paved trail so when we had enough bumps (hello, beginner here?!) we could take the paved trail a little while longer and all the back, thank goodness.

    Came here for the first time this past weekend and really enjoyed it. We will definitely be coming…read moreback. At this trailhead, there is PLENTY of parking (when you pull in go to the right - it goes around a corner and there is where you'll see a couple of parking lots). There are bathrooms, a water fountain, and trail map here at the trailhead. You can choose a couple different trails - going to the right is a 3.5 mile hike (one way - so there and back is 7 total) that goes over to the 49th ave trailhead or to the left goes to Santos (7 mile one way). We went with Santos. Things were pretty clearly marked; however we somehow ended up on the bike trail at some point (there were 4 of us and we were busy in conversation so ya know, it happens lol), but was easy enough to make our way back so our 7 miles turned in to about 8-8.5. Worked out great because we ended up coming out where Santos Bike Shop is and took a Lyft/Uber back to our car at the trailhead. The bike shop was great, super nice people, plenty of knowledge in there. The trail itself is shaded for the most part, sun creeps in, but it's definitely shaded with all the trees. We saw a LOT of cool looking trees. I'm a big fan of being able to explore Florida (free is even better) so it's nice to be able to go out on the trails without having to pay to get in to parks or for parking or what not. If you have bikes, this is a GREAT trail to come to - the trails are separate as far as bike friendly and people hiking friendly which is nice for both parties. We really enjoyed and can't wait to visit again.

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    Landbridge Trailhead - Horses at the trailhead :)

    Horses at the trailhead :)

    Landbridge Trailhead - At the top of the Landbridge!

    At the top of the Landbridge!

    Landbridge Trailhead - At the top of the Landbridge over i75!

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    At the top of the Landbridge over i75!

    Sholom Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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