Marion County Parks in Ocala, FL
A guide to the public parks in Marion County, Florida, sorted by the agency that runs each one, with the address, hours, fees and headline amenities each agency lists.
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Who Runs the Parks in Marion County
Rules, hours and fees change from park to park because five different managers share the county. The table shows which agency to check before a visit.
| Agency | Runs | Typical hours | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Parks & Recreation, (352) 671-8560 | Community parks, ball fields, Lake Weir beaches, boat ramps, KP Hole Park | Sunrise to sunset; lake parks have seasonal hours | Most parks list none; $7 per vehicle at lake parks |
| City of Ocala Recreation & Parks, (352) 368-5517 | Tuscawilla, Jervey Gantt, Lillian Bryant, Scott Springs, splash pads, Fort King | Sunrise to sunset; lighted courts to 10 p.m. | No entry fee; pools charge per session |
| Florida State Parks | Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, Cross Florida Greenway | 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year | $8 per vehicle at Silver Springs ($2 for pedestrians and bicyclists); none at the Greenway |
| U.S. Forest Service (concessionaire Naventure) | Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs | Vary by season | Day-use fees listed by Naventure; camping on Recreation.gov |
| City of Belleview, (352) 245-7021 | Lake Lillian, Wilma Loar Splash Park, Fred King Park | See the city listing | Lake Lillian pavilion rental fees apply |
Marion County Parks & Recreation Parks
The county department is based at 111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471, phone (352) 671-8560. Its online park directory lists 52 facilities as of Oct. 29, 2026. The tables below cover the outdoor parks with posted details, and the sites the county lists as undeveloped are noted after them. The directory tags fee sites with a "User Fee" amenity; parks marked "no user fee listed" carry no such tag. Pavilion and field rentals go through the same phone line. Hours and fees are as posted by the county on that date and can change.
Community and neighborhood parks
| Park | Address | Hours and fees | Headline amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coehadjoe Park | 4225 NE 35th St., Ocala, FL 34479 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no user fee listed | Tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes, a nature-themed playground, picnic pavilions and walking trails; leashed pets allowed |
| Brick City Adventure Park | 1211 SE 22nd Road, Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Football field with running track, lit multi-purpose field, playground, picnic pavilions and a community center; leashed pets allowed except on the field and playground |
| Baseline Road Trailhead | 4255 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34472 | Hours not posted in the county directory; no user fee listed | Cross Florida Greenway trailhead with a playground, bicycle trails, a picnic pavilion and restrooms; leashed dogs allowed |
| Liberty Community Park | 10575 SW 57th Terrace Road, Ocala, FL 34476 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Playground, picnic pavilion and tables, restrooms and walking paths; leashed dogs allowed |
| Silver Springs Shores Park | 642 Silver Pass, Ocala, FL 34472 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Walking trail, picnic pavilion and an open play area |
| Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park | 2601 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Memorial grounds with walking paths, picnic tables and restrooms; the park phone is (352) 671-8425 |
| Benjamin Louis VanDuuren Park | 918 NW 120th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | A 12.57-acre passive park in northwest Marion County donated to the county in 2004 |
| Flemington Community Park | 18200 N. Highway 329, Flemington, FL 32667 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Baseball and softball, basketball, tennis, pickleball, a playground and a picnic pavilion |
| Cougar Community Park | 14660 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Baseball and softball, basketball, a playground and a picnic pavilion; leashed dogs allowed |
| Orange Lake Community Park | 5920 NW 185th St., Reddick, FL 32686 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | 8.5 acres with a baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground, a pavilion and concessions |
| Weirsdale Park | 16286 SE 137th Court, Weirsdale, FL 32195 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Basketball court, picnic tables, a playground and shady oaks; leashed dogs allowed |
| Ocklawaha Community Park | 12264 SE 141st Ave. Road, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | A basketball court and a small pavilion with picnic tables |
| Orange Springs Park | 24399 N. U.S. Highway 21, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | No hours or user fee listed in the directory | A 0.72-acre park donated to the county in 1966, with playground equipment and picnic facilities; leashed dogs allowed |
| W.H. Willoughby Park | 14005 SE 100th Ave., Summerfield, FL 32195 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Picnic tables and fishing; leashed dogs allowed |
| Salt Springs Civic Park | 14691 NE 250th Ave., Salt Springs, FL 32134 | Sunrise to sunset; operated by the Salt Springs Civic Association under a county lease | Baseball field, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a pavilion, a playground and a community center; leashed dogs allowed |
| McCall Ball Field | 523 SE 26th Court, Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; practice field rented through the county, (352) 671-8560 | A baseball and softball practice field on the McPherson Governmental Campus, with a clay walking trail and outdoor exercise equipment nearby |
Four more county sites are listed without visitor facilities: Independence Park (11699 SW 65th Ave. Road, Ocala) and Orange Blossom Hills Park (9150 SE 157 Place, Summerfield) are undeveloped, Orange Lake Overlook (20267 N. U.S. Highway 441, McIntosh) is a pasture property under a conservation easement with improvements still planned, and Rainbow Neighborhood Park (9801 190th Ave., Dunnellon) is overflow parking for KP Hole Park that opens only when needed.
Sports complexes and ball fields
| Park | Address | Hours and fees | Headline amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Sportsplex | 5220 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL 34480 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | 80 acres and 16 baseball, softball and soccer fields, concessions and a playground; the county notes the soccer fields are closed until further notice for resting |
| Belleview Sportsplex | 6501 SE 107th St., Belleview, FL 34420 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Baseball and softball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis and a playground |
| Shocker Park | 2371 SE 44th Court, Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Lit and practice softball fields, a concession and restroom building and a playground |
| Ralph Russell Park | 1690 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Baseball and softball fields, concessions, restrooms and a playground |
| Wrigley Fields | 405 E. Highway 316, Citra, FL 32113 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Baseball and softball, football and soccer fields, a playground, pavilion and concessions; pets are not permitted |
| John Van Fleet Sports Complex | 14445 NE 14th St. Road, Silver Springs, FL 34488 | Sunrise to sunset; operated by the East Marion Athletic Association, (352) 625-9400 | Baseball and softball fields, a playground and a picnic pavilion |
Lakes, rivers, beaches and boat ramps
| Park | Address | Hours and fees | Headline amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area | 13275 SE 115th Ave., Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | Mar. 1 to Oct. 31: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 1 to the end of February: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7 per vehicle | Lake Weir beach and swimming, boat ramps, a playground, picnic pavilion, volleyball and horseshoes; pets are not permitted |
| Hampton Beach | 14600 SE 134th St. Road, Ocklawaha, FL 34491 | Mar. 1 to Oct. 1: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 1 to the end of February: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7 per vehicle | Public swimming beach on Lake Weir with picnic tables and restrooms; pets are not permitted |
| Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park | 15380 SE 140th Ave. Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195 | By reservation only; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Lake Weir beach, an outdoor kitchen and an event kitchen rented for gatherings, weddings and reunions |
| Horseshoe Lake Park & Retreat | 23532 NE 110th Ave., Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | April to October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; November to March: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7 per vehicle | Swimming, fishing, hiking, a playground, picnic area and horseshoes, plus rentable cabins that sleep 6 to 12 and a pavilion (reservations at (352) 671-8560); pets are not permitted |
| Moss Bluff North & South | 16298 SE 95th Place (north) and 16255 SE 96th Lane (south), Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | Sunrise to sunset; $7 per vehicle | Ocklawaha River access at the Moss Bluff lock and dam, with boat ramps, picnic facilities, restrooms, a fishing pier at the south park and bank fishing at the north park |
| Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) | 9564 NE 28th Lane, Silver Springs, FL 34488 | Sunrise to sunset; $7 per vehicle | Boat ramps, bank fishing, volleyball, a playground, picnic pavilion and restrooms, just off State Road 40 |
| Gores Landing | 13800 NE 98th St., Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | $7 per vehicle; primitive camping adds $10 per site per night | Ocklawaha River boat ramp, 12 first-come, first-served primitive campsites (14-day maximum stay), restroom and picnic tables |
| Moorhead Park (Lake Kerr) | 20740 NE 140th St., Salt Springs, FL 32134 | Sunrise to sunset; the county lists the boat ramp as free | A two-acre county park on the 2,830-acre Lake Kerr sinkhole lake, with a boat ramp, bank fishing and restrooms |
| Orange Springs Boat Ramp | 14525 NE 245th St. Road, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | Paddle and watercraft access to the Ocklawaha River and a picnic pavilion |
| Eureka East & West boat ramps | 15698 NE 152nd St., Fort McCoy, FL 32134 | Boat ramps open 24 hours; park area sunrise to sunset | Ocklawaha River boat ramps and hand launch; the west ramp has an accessible fishing pier |
| Heagy Burry Boat Ramp | 5040 NW 191st Place, Reddick, FL 32686 | No hours or user fee listed in the directory | Orange Lake boat ramp, fishing, picnic tables and restrooms; the county calls it the only public ramp on the lake that works through most low-water conditions |
| Hope Boat Ramp | 16050 SE 115th Ave., Weirsdale, FL 32195 | Sunrise to sunset; county park pass holders only | Lake Weir boat ramp with floating docks, a hand launch, picnic tables and restrooms |
| KP Hole Park | 9435 SW 190th Ave. Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432 | April 1 to Sept. 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct. 1 to March 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tube package $30 per person (tubing April 1 to Sept. 30) | Rainbow River access with tubing and shuttle, canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals year-round, concessions and a pavilion; personal tubes are not permitted. Park phone (352) 489-3055 |
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park, 19680 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, FL 34432, is also in the county directory (sunrise to sunset, with a hand launch and walking trails beside the Rainbow River); see the Blue Run guide and the Dunnellon parks guide.
Trailheads and conservation lands
| Park | Address | Hours and fees | Headline amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Swamp Trailhead | 8282 SE Highway 314, Ocala, FL 34470 | No hours or user fee listed in the county directory | Hiking trailhead with a picnic pavilion, picnic tables and restrooms; leashed dogs allowed |
| Silver Springs Conservation Area | 5425 NE 7th St., Ocala, FL 34470 | Sunrise to sunset; no user fee listed | A 330-acre property bought by the State of Florida in 2005 to protect the Silver Springs watershed, with walking trails and wildlife viewing; leashed dogs allowed |
| Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park | 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; phone (352) 438-2840 | Community center with a game room, a playground, picnic pavilion and a boardwalk to the adjacent library |
City of Ocala Parks
The City of Ocala Recreation & Parks Department, (352) 368-5517, runs parks inside city limits. City parks are open from sunrise to sunset, lighted courts and fields close at 10 p.m., and the city lists no entry fee. The department's park locator lists 41 facilities as of Oct. 29, 2026; the table covers six of them, the ones with their own guides on this site. The full list is on the City of Ocala Recreation & Parks page.
| Park | Address | Hours and fees | Headline amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscawilla Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470 | Sunrise to sunset (lighted courts to 10 p.m.); free | Baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, the Ocala Skate Park, a playground, a 3/4-mile trail, the Discovery Center and fishing (catch and release only); the city allows no swimming in park ponds |
| Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex | 2200 SE 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; grounds free | Sports fields and courts, a playground, a pavilion and a 2.3-mile health trail with exercise equipment (trail hours 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.); the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center at 2390 SE 36th Ave. Aquatic Fun Center charges $3 per child and $5 per adult per swim session in summer |
| Lillian Bryant Park | 2200 NW 17th Place, Ocala, FL 34475 | Sunrise to sunset; free | Lily's Splash Pad (free, open sunrise to sunset from the second Saturday in March until the Monday before the third Saturday in November), playground, softball field and pavilion |
| Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 | Sunrise to sunset; no entry fee | A spring, a 3/4-mile health trail, a bicycle skills area, a playground and a small pavilion that rents for $25 per half day; the city allows no swimming |
| Citizens' Circle Splash Pad | 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 | Same seasonal schedule as Lily's Splash Pad; free | Free downtown splash pad run by the City of Ocala |
| Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL 34470 | Grounds seven days a week, sunrise to sunset or 5 p.m., whichever comes first; free. Visitor Center and Archaeological Resource Center Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | A reconstructed Second Seminole War fort, a heritage garden and a 0.9-mile trail (leashed pets welcome), plus a visitor center and archaeological resource center |
The city also runs two summer pools: see the Aquatic Fun Centers guide for hours and admission, and the Ocala Skate Park guide for the city skate park at 517 NE 9th St.
Florida State Parks and the Cross Florida Greenway
Silver Springs State Park
5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488. Open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year; $8 per vehicle of two to eight people, $5 for a single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle, $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists; (352) 236-7149. Glass-bottom boat tours, paddling on the Silver River, trails, camping and cabins, and the weekend Silver River Museum. The Florida Park Service lists multiple park entrances and says the Sea Hunt Deck is closed.
Florida State Parks pageRainbow Springs State Park
19158 S.W. 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432. Open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year; fees vary; (352) 465-8555. Swimming, snorkeling, tubing and paddling on the Rainbow River, gardens, camping and canoe and kayak rentals. The state lists parking lot renovations from Sept. 9, 2026 to Feb. 4, 2027, with limited parking.
Florida State Parks pageMarjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
A 110-mile, 70,000-acre linear park with more than 290 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Open 8 a.m. to sunset; no fee required; (352) 758-1000. Marion County trailheads include Santos, Ross Prairie and the Land Bridge.
Florida State Parks pageOcala National Forest Springs in Marion County
The U.S. Forest Service owns these recreation areas, and the concessionaire Naventure operates them and publishes seasonal hours and day-use fees. Naventure's Visit Ocala page places Salt Springs, Juniper Springs and Silver Glen in Marion County.
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Along State Road 40 in the Ocala National Forest. A Civilian Conservation Corps-era swimming area, the historic Mill House, a 79-site campground and Juniper Run, which Naventure describes as a challenging, technical paddle. Campsites are reserved on Recreation.gov; the Forest Service lists the boardwalk area as closed for renovations.
Forest Service pageSilver Glen Springs Recreation Area
A day-use spring on Lake George with water that stays near 72 degrees. Swimming, snorkeling, kayak and canoe rentals, 58 picnic tables and a 3-mile round-trip Lake George Trail. Diving and pets are not allowed in the day-use area, and portable toilets serve the site.
Forest Service pageSalt Springs Recreation Area
A spring, campground and marina on Salt Springs Run, with swimming, paddling, hiking trails and camping. The full guide covers current day-use, camping and boat launch prices.
More springs near OcalaCity Parks in Belleview and Dunnellon
The City of Belleview's facilities page lists Lake Lillian on Robinson Road (pavilion, picnic tables, playground and a walking track; the large pavilion is free for Belleview residents and $50 for non-residents, plus a refundable $50 deposit), Fred King Park on SE 113th Street (playground), and Wilma Loar Splash Park at 5615 SE 110th St., Belleview, FL 34420, which the city describes as open daily with multiple water features and a covered playscape. Reservations go through facilities@belleviewfl.org or (352) 245-7021, ext. 2119. See the Lake Lillian guide and the Belleview splash pad guide.
Dunnellon sits on the Rainbow River at the western edge of the county. Besides Rainbow Springs State Park, KP Hole Park and Blue Run of Dunnellon Park above, the Dunnellon parks guide covers the town's smaller parks and the Withlacoochee State Trail.
Dog parks and splash pads
Dog Parks in Ocala
The dog parks guide lists the off-leash dog parks in Ocala and Marion County, with locations and rules for each.
Dog Parks GuideSplash Pads in Ocala
The City of Ocala runs two free splash pads, and Belleview has Wilma Loar Splash Park. The splash pads guide has addresses and the seasonal schedule.
Splash Pads GuideContacts for Reservations and Questions
Marion County Parks & Recreation, 111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471, handles pavilion, field and cabin rentals at county parks. The City of Ocala Recreation & Parks Department handles city parks and pavilions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marion County Parks
Who runs the parks in Marion County, Florida?
Several agencies run them. Marion County Parks & Recreation, at 111 SE 25th Ave. in Ocala, (352) 671-8560, lists dozens of county parks, ball fields, trailheads and boat ramps in its online directory. The City of Ocala Recreation & Parks runs the city parks, including Tuscawilla, Jervey Gantt, Lillian Bryant and Scott Springs. Florida State Parks operates Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs State Parks and lists the Cross Florida Greenway, the U.S. Forest Service runs the Ocala National Forest springs, and the cities of Belleview and Dunnellon run their own smaller parks.
Are Marion County parks free?
Most county neighborhood parks and ball fields list no user fee. The county charges $7 per vehicle at Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Horseshoe Lake Park, Moss Bluff, Ray Wayside Park and Gores Landing, and KP Hole Park charges for tubing and rentals. City of Ocala parks have no entry fee. Silver Springs State Park charges $8 per vehicle of two to eight people, $5 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 per pedestrian or bicyclist, according to the Florida Park Service, and Rainbow Springs State Park lists fees that vary. Ocala National Forest spring areas are run by the concessionaire Naventure, which lists the day-use fees.
Where can people swim in Marion County parks?
The county runs swimming beaches on Lake Weir at Carney Island and Hampton Beach ($7 per vehicle, with seasonal hours), plus swimming at Horseshoe Lake Park. Rainbow Springs State Park lists swimming and tubing on the Rainbow River, and the Ocala National Forest has swimming at Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs and Salt Springs. The City of Ocala does not allow swimming at Scott Springs Park or in Lake Tuscawilla. Pets are not allowed in the Silver Glen Springs day-use area.
Are dogs allowed in Marion County parks?
Many county parks list "dog-friendly (leash required)" in the directory, including Coehadjoe Park, Brick City Adventure Park, Liberty Community Park and Silver Springs Conservation Area. Pets are not permitted at Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Horseshoe Lake Park or Wrigley Fields, or in the Silver Glen Springs and Juniper Springs day-use areas. The dog parks guide lists the off-leash options.
Do Marion County parks need a reservation?
Walk-in visits to most parks need no reservation. Pavilions, fields and cabins at county parks are booked through Marion County Parks & Recreation at (352) 671-8560, Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park is by reservation only, and Hope Boat Ramp is limited to county park pass holders. Campsites in the Ocala National Forest are reserved on Recreation.gov, and the City of Ocala rents its pavilions online, for example $25 per half day at Scott Springs Park.
Are Alexander Springs and Poe Springs in Marion County?
No. Alexander Springs Recreation Area is in the Lake County part of the Ocala National Forest (Altoona), and Poe Springs Park is in Alachua County near High Springs. Both are reachable on a day trip from Ocala, but neither is a Marion County park, so neither is listed in the sections above.
Sources and How This Page Was Made
County park addresses, hours, fees and amenities come from the individual facility pages in the Marion County Parks & Recreation directory, read on Oct. 29, 2026. State park details come from the Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs and Cross Florida Greenway pages of Florida State Parks; forest details from the Forest Service pages for Juniper Springs and Silver Glen Springs and from Naventure's Visit Ocala page; and Belleview details from the city's facilities pages. City of Ocala park details follow the city's Recreation & Parks pages as recorded in the individual park guides linked above, each checked in October 2026.
By the Only In Ocala team. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. Hours and fees were last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact our team or read our editorial guidelines.
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Parques del Condado de Marion, Florida
Los parques públicos del Condado de Marion los administran el Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Marion (111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471, teléfono (352) 671-8560), la Ciudad de Ocala, el sistema de parques estatales de Florida y el Servicio Forestal en el Bosque Nacional Ocala. La mayoría de los parques del condado abren desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer, y los parques de lagos como Carney Island, Hampton Beach y Horseshoe Lake cobran $7 por vehículo. Los parques de la Ciudad de Ocala no cobran entrada; Silver Springs State Park cuesta $8 por vehículo de dos a ocho personas ($5 con un solo ocupante y $2 por peatón o ciclista) y abre de 8 a.m. al atardecer. Para reservar pabellones, campos o cabañas del condado se llama al (352) 671-8560.