Ocala is a beautiful place to live, work and play. It offers residents a combination of quiet suburban living with all the amenities of a larger city. Ocala is surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, rivers and springs. The community offers many reasons to consider moving here. Here are just some of them.
World Equestrian Center Ocala
The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala and Marion County, is a premier horse farm community with over 1,200 acres of horse boarding facilities. It’s also home to the country’s most prestigious dressage competition and training center. If you’re looking for a place to live where you can stroll through the woods while your horse grazes on lush green grass or gallops around a picturesque lake, this may be just what you need.
The setting is beautiful and peaceful — perfect for those who value tranquility but still want access to city amenities such as great restaurants and shopping centers.
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center
- Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center
- This facility is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their swimming skills. It’s open year-round, so you can train in the summer or winter. This pool is perfect for training and competitions, as well as swim lessons and swim team training. The pool also hosts water polo matches, diving sessions, lap swimming and even Olympic training!
Rainbow River
The Rainbow River, located in the Rainbow Springs State Park, is a natural spring-fed river. It is one of Florida's most popular tourist attractions and a popular spot for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. The boat launch is open year round with two ramps on each side of the Rainbow River Bridge. There are also two public beaches: one at the north end of 23rd Avenue SW and another just south of Silver Springs Boulevard in Silver Springs Shores.
Silver Springs
Silver Springs is one of the largest springs in the world. It's also the largest spring in Florida, and second largest spring in the US (the first is located in California). It's also the largest spring open to the public, so if you want to see some beautiful scenery without going too far out of your way, this is a great option for you!
Silver Springs is within driving distance from Ocala and Marion County, so it's easy to get there from where you're staying! If you're not sure how long it'll take to get there or what kind of facilities are available once you arrive at Silver Springs itself—don't worry about it! You can check out our article on pricing here.
Golf Club Communities
There are plenty of golf courses in Ocala, both public and private. Some courses are in the city, while others are in more rural areas. The price range for these courses also varies widely. If you’re looking for a challenging course with lots of history, you can choose from several options. On the other hand, there are also several beginner-friendly options that may be less expensive than others.
It’s important to consider all your needs when choosing a golf course community in Ocala: Do you want something near the city center or out in nature? Do you have children or pets? How much money do you want to spend on greens fees? All these factors will come into play when searching for your ideal new home!
Bike Trails
The county is home to several bicycle routes and trails, including the Western Greenway Trail, which runs through Downtown Ocala and Fort McCoy. The trail offers an easy ride for beginner cyclists, as well as a more challenging route for more experienced bikers.
The Scott Lake Trail offers riders a scenic tour of the lake that provides views of wildlife and beautiful scenery. The trail is also very accessible for people with disabilities and children on bikes can enjoy this route as well. If you're looking for something longer than just riding around your neighborhood streets, then this highway route is perfect! There are many amenities along the way like rest stops so if you need water or food it won't be far away from where you are riding currently at all times during your trip out there too!
There are lots of great reasons to move to Ocala.
Ocala, Marion County: a great place to live.
- Ocala is home to the World Equestrian Center (WEC), where you can ride horses in an urban setting or watch world-class events at the International Silver Saddle Association World Showcase.
- The Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center features two Olympic-size pools, while nearby Lake Weir offers fishing, boating and kayaking opportunities.
- The Rainbow River runs through town and is one of Florida's most pristine waterways, with no dams blocking its flow or pollution seeping into it; it's also popular for tubing during summer months.
- For those who want to take advantage of The Villages Fl's many benefits without having to leave Marion County, Ocala is just 40 minutes away from this planned retirement community—but still feels like its own small town within a big city!
Conclusion
Ocala takes pride in its natural beauty, unique history and welcoming community. We invite you to come visit us today and experience this one-of-a-kind city firsthand. If you’re looking for a place that combines the best of nature with modern amenities and historical charm, Ocala is the place for you!
