Florida State Parks near The Villages

There are numerous state parks that allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful nature and abundant wildlife that Florida is home to. Even better, many of them are close to The Villages and PepperTree Apartment Homes. Some of them include:

• Dade Battlefield Historic State Park – History buffs have usually heard about this state park because it’s located on the site of the battle that started the Second Seminole War on December 28, 1835. In addition to seeing the battlefield, visitors can also view an interpretive exhibit with artifacts from the battle, and learn how life was lived in Florida during this time period.

• Lake Griffin State Park – This park is a nature lover’s dream, as visitors can view the second-largest live oak tree in the state of Florida, which is estimated to be 300 to 500 years old. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and bird watching, use the boat ramp, book a camp site, and rent kayaks and canoes, making it a place where one can truly enjoy the great outdoors.

• Withlacoochee State Trail – Ideal for bikers, runners, walkers, and roller bladers, this park boasts the longest paved trail in Florida. It also features numerous access points, so visitors can hop on and off the trail as they wish, and they can even catch a glimpse of some Florida wildlife along the way. An unpaved equestrian trail parallels part of the paved trail as well.

All of these parks are just a short drive from PepperTree apartments near The Villages, FL.
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