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Situated in Marion County, the Ocala area boasts natural beauty and a tranquil, relaxed lifestyle. While there are plenty of recreational and cultural attractions, Ocala residents enjoy life at a comfortable pace, without the hustle and bustle of a big city or the seasonal crowds of a tourist town. This makes Ocala an ideal location for many active adult retirees.
The City of Ocala is located in the heart of Central Florida . It is less than 90 miles northwest of Orlando, and about an hour from the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Along the city's east side, the Ocala National Forest covers approximately 383,000 acres of lush pines, lakes, rivers and regional wildlife.
With such close proximity to the Ocala National Forest, active adults who settle in the Ocala area can easily enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing, camping, biking and much more. The area's natural beauty includes many scenic bodies of water, public parks and recreational areas.