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The Villages: Parks & Recreation

Within reach of The Villages: 5 parks and recreation sites.

Parks & Trails

Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.6 per 10K residents.

Recreation Areas (5)

DOE LAKE GROUP SITE
Campground · 14.8 mi · 352-625-2520
Big Bass Campground (FL)
Campground · 15.1 mi · N/A
BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND
Campground · 18.1 mi · 352-625-2520
MILL DAM GROUP CAMP
Campground · 21.2 mi · 352-625-2520
Mill Dam Recreation Area
Activity Pass · 21.3 mi
Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total26

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Sports & Activities

Golf Courses (10)

Amberwood Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Belmont Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
El Diablo & El Santiago Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Hawkes Bay Golf course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Heron Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Links at Spruce Creek
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Oakleigh Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Pelican Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Pimlico Golf Course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Saddlebrook Golf course (The Villages)
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Nearest Sports Venue · NameISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance43.2 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Attractions (15)

Lady Lake Historical Society and Museum
museum
Florida Carriage Museum
museum
Don Garlits' Museum of Drag Racing
museum
Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
museum
Leesburg African American Msm
museum
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center
museum
Marion County Museum of History
museum
Marion County Museum of History
museum
Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center
museum
Old Courthouse Heritage Museum
museum
Discovery Center
museum
Appleton Museum of Art
museum
Tavares History Museum
museum
Floral City Heritage Museum
museum
Eustis Historical Museum
museum

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F74.20
Climate · Annual Precip In46.80
Climate · Station NameLEESBURG MUNICIPAL AP
Climate · Station Distance Miles14.9 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet101
Elevation · Meters31

Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service

Other

Theaters (8)

Old Mill Playhouse Theatre
Old Mill Playhouse Theatre
Rialto 8
Rialto 8
Barnstorm Theater
Barnstorm Theater
Belleview Cinemas
Belleview Cinemas
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments570
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees10,240
Nearest Golf · NameAmberwood Golf Course (The Villages)

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf data — in town