Forest Lakes Park, Ocklawaha
A residential subdivision in Ocklawaha, Marion County, Florida — not a public park.
Editor’s note (May 2026)
An earlier version of this page described “Forest Lakes Park” as if it were a public park with walking trails, a playground, picnic areas, and a scenic lake open to visitors. That was incorrect. Forest Lakes Park is a residential subdivision in Ocklawaha, Florida — a small community of single-family homes within Marion County. It is not a public park, has no public facilities, and is not open to general visitors for recreation. The page has been rewritten to reflect this accurately. If you’re looking for public parks in the Ocala / Marion County area, the links below point to verified Marion County and City of Ocala parks.
What Is Forest Lakes Park?
Forest Lakes Park is a small residential subdivision in Ocklawaha, Florida, located in the southeastern portion of Marion County. According to US Census data, the community has approximately 98 residents. Homes in the subdivision were built between roughly 1958 and 2015, and many properties sit on or near small lakes typical of the Ocklawaha lake region.
The community is residential — there are no public trails, public lake access, picnic facilities, playgrounds, or other amenities open to visitors. The lakes within the subdivision are private community waters, not public recreation lakes.
Forest Lakes Park is sometimes confused with public parks elsewhere in Marion County. If you arrived here looking for a Marion County park, the directory below points to real, verified public parks managed by the City of Ocala or Marion County Parks & Recreation.
Looking for a Public Park? Try These Instead
Carney Island Recreation Area
A 750+ acre Marion County day-use park on Lake Weir in nearby Ocklawaha — swimming beach, boat ramp, fishing, two playgrounds, rentable pavilions, and nature trails. The closest real public park to Forest Lakes Park.
View ParkLake Weir
Marion County’s largest recreational lake, just minutes from the Forest Lakes Park subdivision. Public boat ramps, beaches, and waterfront dining.
View LakeAll Ocala & Marion County Parks
Full guide to public parks across Marion County — city, county, state, and national forest recreation areas.
Browse ParksOcala National Forest
The Ocklawaha area sits along the southern edge of the 430,000-acre Ocala National Forest — springs, trails, campgrounds, and lakes open to the public.
Explore ForestIf You’re Researching the Forest Lakes Park Community
Real estate listings and community information for the Forest Lakes Park subdivision in Ocklawaha are best found through local Marion County realtors and county property records. Marion County Parks & Recreation maintains the public parks in the area and can be reached at (352) 671-8560.