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.

While tooling around Ocala recently, my husband and I stumbled upon the Scott Springs Park…read more It has lush green space to picnic or frokic on. Its got a Bike track for BMX and a large playground with clean, modern styles. The highlight here for me was the walk down to the sink hole/spring. Its a lovely bit of Florida history. Last year, there was water in the sinkhole. Today it has mostly become a dry pit with a boil at tue back, beneath the rocks. There was a turtle taking advantage of the little pool of water. Truly a nice park to visit

Scott Springs Park is a great park in Ocala, Florida…read more I enjoyed my time here while getting some steps in and stretching my legs. Overall, the park has decent parking and is a nice place to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. If you are in the area, go check out Scott Springs Park. As Ocala continues to grow, it is nice to have places like this to just go chill.

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness The big and the small dog park are both well fenced with the cross members at the top and the bottom of the fence so the dogs can't dig out underneath. They both have double-gated entryways although both are just natural ground covering. They both have nice toy boxes for the dogs as well as a nice water facility and the big dog park has a plastic pool. Both dog parks have a nice little gazebo with bench seating as well as two benches spaced around the dog park. They both have two poop bag dispensers with trash receptacles and both have room for your dog to run. And as a bonus parking is very very close

My family and I love this park. This place is always extremely clean and very welcoming. They have…read morea pool that you can pay for a very inexpensive yearly membership or a one time day pass - they have disc golf, basketball courts, a splash pad, camping grounds, beautiful trails, baseball fields, and even more! Everything is really well kept and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend coming here for a really nice day. Kids, adults, and dogs will have so much fun and it's a very inexpensive place to enjoy nature and spend quality time with family and friends!

Lovely park, picnic areas, playground, tot splash pad, pool. We've visited several times.read more

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness First and foremost it is a dog park with all the essentials. You can see in one picture that it has a very nice double-gated concrete entry area and then the concrete pathway leads out to the poop bag dispenser and trash receptacle followed by the Water spigot and then it leads on out to the bench to sit upon. Inside the actual dog park you have the mandatory fire hydrant as well as a very useful large plastic piece of pipe. They even go as far as to have a porta potty right outside the dog park. But the posting of the dog park rules, knowing that rule number 5 is by far the most important, You get an idea of The dog park. But you can park real close

Blevins Patriot Park is a small, one acre Veterans Park on the corner of Cypress Street and Palm…read moreAvenue/Sr/19. It is very close to the Howey Mansion in Howey-in-the-Hills. Belvins Patriot Park was donated to the city by Woody and Leah Blevins. Woody was an avid gardener and tended the plot for three decades with care. After Woody turned 101, the upkeep became difficult. The water bill to maintain the landscaping was an expensive $400 a month. After a call to the city to discuss the matter, they offered to take on the maintenance in exchange for being able to create a memorial for the military on the land. Woody Blevins father and brother served in both World Wars so he liked the idea and the city named the park in his honor. Woody passed away at the age of 104 in 2019. He believed it was more important to make the world a better place than turn a profit and this park is a testament to his values. The tranquil Blevins Patriot Park has a small parking area, a veterans memorial with flags and markers, and a few benches. There is still some of Woody's beautiful plants in the park including magnolia and blooming bougainvillea. Thanks to Woody's generous donation, Howey-in-the-Hills is able to hold their Veteran's Day celebrations in the park.

My son and I came across this wonderful park that is a memorial to people who have served in the US…read moremilitary that have passed away. There are park benches for people who want to sit and pay their respects.

Some place special…read more The nice sign at the entrance of the park says "Someplace Special" and the sprawling park is indeed pretty special. All kinds of cool activities to do here. Some great and very well maintained baseball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails picnic tables, bathrooms, drinking fountains and even a dog park. Really something for everyone. One of the very nice things about the park is all the old trees that offer lots of shade from the blistering Floridian sun. A cool park to do a whole lot of cool things.

My son spent a few months participating in the swim team which meets at the pool at this park. The…read morepark is easy to get to with plenty of parking. It looks like it could use a little sprucing up by the city, however. The pool area is run down and often has chairs haphazardly laying around and the bathrooms can be downright gross. There is no shade around the pool except for one flimsy pop-up shelter that was destroyed in a storm and not replaced. The hot tub is nasty looking and has never been open as long as we've been coming. The pool itself often had a lot of debris in it and would use an overhaul as well. With all the growing Mount Dora is doing it would be nice to see them step it up and take care of their parks a little more. This park has a lot of potential but unfortunately it just isn't there yet.

The most memorable park in Ocala! I have to admit I did not see it all so I will be going back…read moreshortly to see so much more. I was at peace just walking a bit sipping coffee and taking in the calm and beauty. There is much to see at Shalom Park it's very beautiful place to be. When I was there they were having a yoga class it was so nice to see. I walked around and spoke to some lovely people they mostly were enjoying some morning exercise. I'm sorry that I missed the zen garden but this just gives me an excuse to go back faster. It's obvious that many frequent this park for so many reasons you can easily see. It's lovely, peaceful, clean and you feel pretty safe comparatively. They have activities here from what I've read and the yoga class is proof of this but I think there is much more that I need to explore and check the calendar for to see and know for myself. There are 2 miles of trails, the zen garden, an area called the Labryrinth where you can take a physical, spiritual or meditative walk along its winding path. Stop along it's 24 points of reflection and create your own Labryinth experience. Labryinth's have one way in and one way out come in and form your own perspective enjoying this relaxed atmosphere. The Pergebo was magnificent as I felt so much happiness being there. It is part gazebo and part pergola, I didn't even know such a thing existed until now! It's covered in confederate jasmine and blossoms in the spring with tiny white fragrant flowers. This is located on the path at the end of the olive trees! I enjoyed the pond so much with all the beautiful fish and sounds of the falling water. You can feed the fish and see them all come at once jumping out at you. Gorgeous Koi such beautiful colors. Sit on a bench and relax if you'd like there are many all around the park for you to enjoy. They say the pavilion is often used for educational purposes and horticulture events and that there are often presentations that people can escape the sun or rain showers. The stage is where I had seen the yoga class taking place. They have weddings, live concerts, the parks sunset series and much more on the stage throughout the year. Mounted on the stage, The Peace Panels display quotes of peace by renowned authors, musicians, and political leaders! The olive tree promenade has 18 trees on each side 18 is the symbol of peace; the number 18 is the symbol of life,and many couples use this as their entry way for marriage. The formal gardens is an area where there is lot's of live large oak trees, colorful bushes and lot's of foliage all around in a nice quiet shaded atmosphere. People often gather here for a picnic, wedding or just to enjoy and relax and enjoy the environment. The bat house can hold 800 bats during the night. Bats are a natural way of achieving insect control in the park and each bat can consume 6-8,000 insect every night! There is so much more to see and encounter at Shalom Park I encourage you to visit and explore. The story of Shalom Park from their website: As with most great achievements, Sholom Park began as a vision, born in the hearts of Sidney and Ina Colen. Inspired by a visit to Boston Gardens, Sholom Park was created for a purpose; to provide a place where the pursuit of inner peace and learning may be enhanced and enjoyed. The park was named after Sidney Colen's grandfather, Sholom, which is also the Hebrew word for peace. The park does not serve a political or religious agenda or belief system After years of conceptualizing the vision, a master plan for the park was developed in 1999 and the park concepts began to take shape. In 2001, horticulturist, Steve Curl was hired to oversee the final design and construction of Sholom Park as the vision came to life. On October 17, 2004, Sholom Park celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting along with hundreds of friends and supporters. Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Address: 7110 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34481 Phone: 352) 854-3677 Email: info@sholompark.org Wheelchair accessible *** Bike racks available ***

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.