What Recreation Are Available in Ocala, Florida?

Marion County Parks and Recreation leads its monthly Kayak & Koffee guided paddle on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. The interpretive trip explores area springs, with difficulty increasing each month, and begins with complimentary breakfast bars, fresh fruit and coffee. The program costs $55 per person and is open to ages 13 and up, with teens accompanied by an adult. The county calendar lists Brick City Adventure Park, 1211 SE 22nd Road in Ocala, as the location; registration is through Marion County Parks and Recreation at 352-671-8560, and trips are subject to change based on weather and waterway conditions.

The Florida Horse Park holds its December POP Schooling Show on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at the park, 11008 S Highway 475, south of Ocala, with cross-country schooling the day before, Saturday, December 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. POP shows are the Horse Park's own schooling events, giving eventing riders a chance to practice on the park's courses in a lower-pressure setting. Entries are taken through EventEntries.com, and a $50 late fee applies after the Sunday night before the show.

The Go and Gobble 5K, part of the Run Ocala Race Series, takes place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at [Florida Horse Park](/florida-horse-park-ocala), 11008 S Hwy 475 in Ocala. The 5K run/walk starts at 8:00 AM on a course through the Florida Horse Park grounds, with race-day packet pickup opening at 7:00 AM. Registration is $40 through November 21 and includes a long-sleeve race shirt, bib and finisher medal. Early packet pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Running Elements, 29 NE 1st Ave in downtown Ocala.