Ocala Preserve

Central Florida Partial Active Adult 55+ Community

Ocala Preserve at a Glance

One of Central Florida’s newer and partial active-adult communities is OCALA PRESERVE. It has both 55+ and non-age-restricted neighborhoods, so if you are 55+ but have younger relatives living with you or that want to live near you, or you simply want to live in a multi-generational community, Ocala Preserve is for you.

This 600+ acre, resort-style community is located in the world-famous horse country area of Ocala, only ten minutes from the World Equestrian Center. With beautiful green spaces and mature live oak trees, Ocala Preserve appeals to nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It boasts a 7-acre lake and 3 parks, including a dog park, with trails throughout for walking, hiking and biking. Near Hwy 27 and I75, it makes for easy travel to your other favorite Florida destinations. Shopping, dining, arts and entertainment are just minutes away in Ocala. 

Ocala Preserve offers all the resort-style amenities you would expect: golf, dining, clubhouse, fitness center, resort and lap pools, sports courts and even has a community spa for easy access to an array of self-care. 

Price Range: High $100 – Mid $500k
Age of Homes: 2014 – Current
Monthly HOA Dues: $528
New or Resale: Both
CDD: Yes

Ocala Preserve Amenities

Social Clubs

A full-time activities director is on site and responsible for creating and maintaining a fun, active schedule for residents filled with clubs, events, classes and activities, including holiday events and social gatherings. Events appeal to a wide-range of interests including concerts, day trips and tours, blood drives, trivia, and plenty other mixers and mingles. Ocala Preserve has over 40 member-led clubs ranging from book clubs, to card clubs, to line-dancing, Veterans, and martini clubs. 

Golf Course

Conceptualized by celebrated golf course designer Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, the Golf Club at Ocala Preserve not only includes all the challenges of a traditionally-styled golf course, but its revolutionary routing provides maximum flexibility in terms of playability, challenge, and time commitment. Whether you are an aficionado of the game or a novice, the golf course provides limitless options for challenge and fun. Sculpted on less than 50 fun-filled acres, players have four options to enjoy an ideal round: the Skills Course (18 holes, par 54), the Gallery Loop (6 holes, par 18), the Players Loop (6 holes, par 24), and the par 72 Players Course (three rounds of the Players Loop).

Clubhouse Features

The Club at Ocala Preserve is 27,000+ sq. ft. of both indoor and covered outdoor areas, overlooking Reflection Lake & Exploration Park. The Club features an array of experiences designed to connect homeowners through fun, fitness, shared interests, and relaxation. The Club includes a full restaurant and bar, fitness center, spa, resort-style and Olympic-size lap pool, and plenty of indoor and outdoor social spaces for relaxing and enjoying friends. 

Food & Beverage

The Salted Brick Restaurant and Bar boasts mostly 4 and 5-star reviews, with numerous accolades from Open Table, like "Best Food", "Best Service" and "Vibrant Bar Scene". Enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, made with locally-sourced, fresh ingredients in their centerpiece exhibition kitchen with wood-fired oven. Reserve the private Chef's Table for special occasions or Rose Farm's Kitchen for demonstrations, classes, viewing party or events. 

For wine aficionados, you'll want to take advantage of the Club's private wine storage program. Members can create or expand their personal wine collection by utilizing air-controlled lockers with glass doors located in the restaurant.

Sports & Recreation

Besides the golfing, residents can enjoy being active through a range of classes offered at the Fitness Center, as well as outdoor activities including pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, swimming laps, water aerobics, and more. Ocala Preserve has a Fitness/Sports Director on staff to create engaging sports and rec events and also provides private lessons. Once you are ready to relax, take advantage of an array of services available at the Agave Spa. Stop by Eagle's Nest for poker and card tables, billiards, shuffleboard, flatscreen TVs, and the golf shop. 

Natural Features

Enjoy the extensive and beautiful trail system, nearly 10 miles, that winds its way through this resort-style community, giving residents options to enjoy walking and/or biking. Get a kayak or canoe from Shoreline Outfitter for a day of exploration on Reflection Lake. Ocala Preserve also boasts 3 distinct parks: Exploration Park, Reunion Park, and the ever-popular Dog Park.

Local Area Information

Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
Nearest Hospital: HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Nearest City: 39 Miles South of Gainesville, 79 Miles NW of Orlando
Assisted Living: Brookdale Paddock Hills, Harmony House of Ocala

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