It’s not just for recreation; it’s a lifestyle!

Lake Weir Living and its surroundings are primarily for outdoor recreation where residents can enjoy the riches of nature. Whether you like to explore the nature trails at the Silver River State Park, go biking or horseback riding on Greenway trails, or boat and fish on Lake Weir, or golf at the many public, semi-private or private golf courses, and if you choose, you can have a busy calendar all year long.

Golf

Courses nearby are:

• The Lakes at Lady Lake - The 18-hole "Lakes of Lady Lake" course at the Lakes of Lady Lake Golf Course facility in Lady Lake, Florida features 4,174 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 63. The course rating is 59.3 and it has a slope rating of 96. (Within 6 miles)
• The Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club and the Baseline Golf Course (an Executive Par 3 Course) will let you test your skills. (Within 10 miles)
• Water Oak Country Club, is an 18-hole Mel Bishop designed course and is one of Lady Lake's hidden gems. (8 miles).

All references to clubs, golf clubs and membership opportunities are subject to fees, dues and availability. Ownership of a homesite does not grant any use of or access to any golf club in the community, which may require the purchase of a separate membership. We do not own and are in no way affiliated with any golf club. Eligibility to join a golf club depends upon its rules, which are subject to change.

Fishing, Boating, Walking, Hiking, Biking Trails

Lake Weir – One of the largest lakes in Marion County covering 5,685 acres, Lake Weir is in the town of Ocklawaha. You can enjoy the Lake, various parks including Hampton Beach Park (0.7 miles from the Bay Road entrance to Lake Weir Living) and Carney Island Park (4 miles from the Bay Road entrance to Lake Weir Living). The Lake offers sandy beaches at Carney Island, Hampton Beach and Kiwanis Beach Park. For boating or fishing, you can launch your boat from Carney Island, and Hope Boat Ramp Park. On Carney Island, there are beautiful scenic points at Bird Island and Lemon Point. Located on the other side of Carney Island is Little Lake Weir and Sunset Harbor, which borders The Villages® in Sumter County.

Lake Weir Living offers wonderful opportunities for fishing, boating, and many other water sports.  The Ocklawaha and Silver Rivers are only 4 miles and 14 miles away, respectively. The area offers many clear lakes, rivers, and freshwater springs. Enjoy canoe trips, kayaking, scuba diving, or just tubing down the crystal clear waters.

• Silver River
• Rainbow River
• Ocklawaha River
• Juniper Springs
• Alexander Springs
• The Gulf of Mexico for saltwater fishing, scuba diving, and swimming with the manatees at Crystal River.

Carney Island Park Recreation & Conservation Area – Located on Lake Weir, Carney Island (560 acres) offers walking trails, hiking, biking, picnicking, swimming, and several public boat ramps. Its convenient public boat ramps give families and individuals the chance to fish or leisurely cruise the Lake all year-round. It offers an outstanding playground, picnic areas with grills, volleyball, a sandy beach, swimming, and walking trails.

Florida Greenway – Just off SR35/Baseline Road (SE 58thAve) is access to the Florida Greenway, which is 70,000 acres with 110 miles of trails and recreation areas for those who want to enjoy the natural habitats of Florida by hiking, walking, biking, or horseback riding in designated areas. The Greenway Park playground offers jungle gyms, swings, and a beautiful sand play area for the little ones (15 miles).

Ocala National Forest – Established in 1908, it is the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River.

• This unique environment offers visitors year-round outdoor activities for camping, walking trails, hiking, biking and various water activities in the springs, rivers and lakes.
• The National Forest has designated areas for horseback trail riding. Hunting is permitted in designated areas. Three visitor centers are available: Ocklawaha Visitor Center, Salt Springs Visitor Center, and the Pittman Visitor Center in Altoona (6 miles).

Equestrian/Horseback Riding Activities

The Florida Carriage Museum & Resort is home to one of the world’s finest collections of carriages (7 miles). Step back into the past and enjoy more than 160 European and American Carriages including the elaborate 1850 Armbruster Dress Chariot once owned by Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, and his wife Elisabeth.

Uncle Donald’s Farm - You could visit with the animals, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Everyone can have a chance to visit a real farm.  Hand feed cattle, watch for llamas and ostriches on the hayride.  The poultry patch includes many "heritage" breeds of chickens, including Jersey Giants, New Hampshire and lots of fancy bantams. (Within 7 miles)

In addition to horseback riding trails in the Ocala National Forest and the Florida Greenway, Marion County has the Florida Horse Park – This 500-acre equestrian center is south of Ocala.  This is a year-round, world-class facility that is fast becoming the centerpiece of Florida’s horse-lovers community.

• The Park holds international caliber competition courses and an exciting schedule of world-class events, drawing top competitors and spectators from every horse sport discipline including jumping, driving, and cross-country (2007 Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority).

Professional Sports

Come enjoy America’s favorite pastime all year-round in Florida. Many major league baseball teams come to Florida for their spring training and exhibition games. Bring your family and friends to see Florida’s major league players, or meet other team favorites during the Spring Training season!

Florida’s Major League Baseball Teams

• Tampa Bay Rays: Tropicana Field, 180 2nd Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (132 miles)
• Florida Marlins: Dolphins Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Garden, FL 33056 (285 miles)

Baseball: Spring Training

• Atlanta Braves: Disney's Wide World of Sports. 710 South Victory Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (85 miles)
• Baltimore Orioles: Ft. Lauderdale Stadium, 1401 NW 55th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (271 miles)
• Cincinnati Reds: Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34237 (153 miles)
• Cleveland Indians: Chain of Lake Park, Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880 (90 miles)
• Houston Astros: Osceola County Stadium, 1000 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34744 (89 miles)
• Minnesota Twins: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile, Cypress Pkwy, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 (231 miles)
• Washington Nationals: Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940 (126 miles)
• Florida Marlins: Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940 (126 miles)
• New York Mets: Thomas J. White Stadium, St. Lucie County Sports Complex, 525 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 (188 miles)
• New York Yankees: Legends Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa, FL 33614 (102 miles)
• Philadelphia Phillies: Jack Russell Stadium, 800 Phillies Dr., Clearwater, FL 33755 (122 miles)
• Pittsburgh Pirates: McKechnie Field, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 (139 miles)
• St. Louis Cardinals: Roger Dean Stadium, 4751 Main St., Jupiter, FL 33458 (222 miles)
• Toronto Blue Jays: Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field, 311 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698 (120 miles)
• Detroit Tigers: Joker Marchant Stadium, Al Kaline Dr., 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805 (83 miles)

Florida Professional Basketball Teams

• Orlando Magic, Amway Arena, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810 (62 miles)
• Magic Youth Hoops, Basketball Camp through The National Basketball Academy
• Miami Heat, American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 (299 miles)
• Heat Youth Basketball

Florida Professional Football Teams

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers, One Buccaneer Pl., Tampa, FL 33607 (101 miles)
• USA Youth Football Camps
• Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 Alltel Stadium Pl., Jacksonville, FL 32202 (114 miles)
• USA Youth Football Camps
• Miami Dolphins, Dolphins Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Garden, FL 33056 (285 miles)
• Miami Dolphins Junior Training Camp

Florida Collegiate Teams

• University of South Florida Bulls (NCAA Football), One Buccaneer Pl., Tampa, FL 33607 (101 miles)
• Florida State Seminoles (NCAA Football), Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (166 miles)
• University of Florida Gators (NCAA Football), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (40 miles)

Silver Springs Attraction – Located on State Road 40, east of Ocala (20 miles), offers opportunities to see flora and fauna of our area and elsewhere including a white alligator.

• The internationally known glass bottom boats will take you down the Silver River, keep your eyes open for otters, deer, and even monkeys.
• Each season concerts are held with country and pop stars performing.

During the holidays, Silver Springs lights up the entire park with Christmas lights. Carolers stroll the paths, a lighted boat parade takes place, and everyone can enjoy the spirit of the holidays.