There are plenty of activities you can plan to do in Citrus County and take advantage of the Central Florida weather. From hiking trails to public parks, farmers’ markets, shopping, wildlife areas to walk, live entertainment, a vast array of outdoor activities, and many restaurants. Citrus County, Florida is a great and fun place for the whole family.
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Parks in Citrus County, FL
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Liberty Park
Liberty Park is located near Henderson Lake in Downtown Inverness. I can tell you the kiddos have so much fun at the park, especially the little kids. The park is free entry and it has a large parking lot.
The park has shaded pavilions wooded bridges to walk and explore. They have two bench swings and one baby swing. The playground sets vary for different ages. So you can entertain the little ones while you are watching your older kids play on slides and other playground sets. The park also boasts a depot district that features local vendors on the weekends.
Luckily there are picnic tables so if you want to plan an afternoon for the whole family this is a great park to visit. It is truly one of a kind.
Hunter Springs Park
Hunter Springs Park is an amazing park including an man-made beach. The kids will love the playground and your dogs will love the open space. This park does get crowded on the weekends so be sure to get there early. If you love making new friends, this park is for you!
Whispering Pines City Park
Wildlife Park in Citrus County, FL
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
If you love history, nature, and walking tours, this is a great place to go. They offer boat tours through Pepper Creek, guided tours through the wildlife exhibits, and even feature an underwater fish observatory. You also learn of the history of Homosassa Springs and meet Lu, the oldest captive hippopotamus in Florida.
There is $13 admission fee for adults and a $5 admission fee for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under have free admission. Parking is free and the Pepper Creek boat tours are $3 per person. Tram service is included in park admission fees.
Trails in Citrus County, FL
Withlacoochee State Forest Biking And Nature Trails
Crystal River Preserve State Park: Eco-Walk Trail
This is a great walking spot tucked away four miles north of Downtown Crystal River. This trail takes you through Crystal River Preserve State Park and it loops through the tranquil greenery for about two miles. It is a hidden gem of Crystal River, FL. The trail is also a drive away from the Downtown shopping plaza so don’t miss the chance to walk around this beautiful park.
Indoor Activity to do in Citrus County, FL
Bowlero in Crystal River
Pricing:
2 hours: $32 per person
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Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Citrus County to Tampa?
Citrus County is about an hour away from Tampa, FL. It is about a 80 miles away to be exact. Citrus County is also about an hour and twenty minutes from Orlando, FL. Both of these nearby cities include theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Seaworld, Legoland, and much, much more!
If you happen to head down to Tampa be sure to take the Suncoast Parkway. Some of the nearby cities, such as Spring Hill, are amazing. If you head South on the Suncoast Parkway, you will also reach Clearwater Beach, which is nationally recognized as one of the best beaches in the nation due to it’s upscale hotels, dining, and watersport activities.
Heading North from Citrus County you will land you in Gainesville, FL, home of the University of Florida. In Gainesville there is the Florida Museum of Natural History (great for kids and outdoor activities such as a butterfly garden), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (If you are into high-energy college football), Hippodrome Theater (great for live plays), and Depot park (If you want to have a great park to picnic Depot park is a great place, and the parking is free. Rental areas are available, dogs are allowed, and live events occur in the park frequently). Gainesville is just another beautiful city nearby Citrus County.
Is Citrus County Florida a nice area?
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Does Citrus County Florida have a transit system?
Yes, Citrus County does offer a transit service for $2 per day. Unfortunately, it is a planned route and does not offer door-to-door service. There are several local services, such as Uber and ABC Cab Co., which offer taxis throughout the county.
This transit system is an affordable way to get around Citrus County County and get to its shopping plazas, libraries, parks, and other top attractions during the peak times of tourist traffic.
For the times and dates of the transit system in Citrus County Florida, click here!
