Ocala in Marion County, FL Sports Facilities
From a one-of-a-kind sportsplex offering a dozen sporting opportunities to an equestrian’s paradise, Ocala has all your team needsIntroduction
Ocala/Marion County, Florida
Ocala may be the hidden gem of the Sunshine State. The vibrant small city is located in Marion County in Northcentral Florida, a rural region of the coastal state. Around 60,000 people call Ocala home for many reasons like the pleasant weather, premier sportsplexes and unique natural amenities.
Did you know that Ocala is dubbed the Horse Capital of the World®? Equestrians unite here not only for elite facilities but also for the many horseback riding opportunities. Saddle up for a group tour of Florida’s beautiful wilderness with a unique vantage point. Ride through open fields and along oak-lined trails and catch glimpses of native wildlife, plants, expansive farmland and babbling brooks.
Another unparalleled perspective can be found on a 30 or 90-minute glass-bottom boat tour at Silver Springs State Park. The park is the crown jewel of Marion County and offers a crystalline oasis where see-through boat floors reveal the secrets of an underwater world year-round. It also attracts adrenaline junkies to take the plunge at Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park. Exhilarating treetop journeys take groups soaring through brilliant limestone cliffs and above lush palm tree landscapes.
Experience the highest and fastest zips in Florida and the longest zips over water in the U.S. at the Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours. Canyon Tours offers a sensational adventure park experience in Ocala Marion County, Florida. Nestled amidst plunging cliffs, visitors can embark on exhilarating ziplining adventures, reaching heights of 155 feet and lengths of 1,150 feet. Full tours include nine zip lines, two rope bridges and an exhilarating rappel to lower you back down to ground level following your two and a half to three hour tour.
At Ocala Drive-In, get ready for a trip down Memory Lane as you experience movies the way they were meant to be seen — outside and on the largest screen in the state of Florida with your friends and family. Pull in, kick back, and crank up the sound for tonight’s movie premieres — and don’t forget to hit our game room before or after the show. Since we screen two movies for the price of one, you’ll want to fill up at our concession stand — we have all of your favorite snacks, but also have a full menu with freshly-made food like pizza, burgers, fries, and salad.
Get a Planner’s Perspective
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.
“The Ocala/Marion County team was outstanding to work with throughout Kubota Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops. They were responsive, engaged and truly invested in helping make the event a success from start to finish. One of the unique strengths of Heavy Hitters is its smaller field size, which allows Major League Fishing to showcase exceptional fisheries that may not be able to host larger national televised tournaments. Orange Lake and Ocala proved to be a perfect fit for this format, delivering an incredible venue for our anglers and a memorable event for fans watching across the country. We were proud to bring Heavy Hitters to Marion County and incredibly grateful for the support, hospitality and partnership we received from the local team.”
– Chris Hoover, Sales Director, Major League Fishing
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Ocala/Marion County, Florida, is the horse capital of the world, so it is a popular destination for outdoor horse racing competitions. There are many other athletic activities offered in Ocala/Marion County, however many of their sports events revolve around equestrian activities. The World Equestrian Show, Aventhealth Grandview Invitational, and the Longines League of Nations are popular events where athletes can compete and show off their horses.
Outdoors Are the Way to Go
Ocala/Marion County has a variety of sports facilities perfect for hosting equestrian events as well as other outdoor fields for sports. Their venues have the capacity to hold professional and amateur-sized teams as well as regional and national competitions. Some sports other than horse racing include swimming, golf, baseball, basketball, softball, and tennis.