Oak Run: A Solid 55+ Community in Central Florida

Oak Run in Ocala, Florida is a 3,500 home active adult community in the heart of central Florida.
Oak Run in Ocala, Florida is a 3,500 home active adult community in the heart of central Florida.
Oak Run in Ocala, Florida is a 3,500 home active adult community in the heart of central Florida.

Located in Ocala, Oak Run is an age-restricted Florida retirement community, which was specifically designed to let homeowners enjoy the lifestyle they worked so hard to achieve. The retirement community’s country club living brings residents together with great amenities, scheduled activities and special social events. Even with such wonderful amenities and activities, this Florida retirement community’s lifestyle and homes are affordable for retirees with varying budgets.

Amenities at Oak Run

Oak Run’s thoughtful amenities begin right at its front gates. As a fully gated community, with 24-hour security, Oak Run gives residents peace of mind. The limited access to the community also cuts down on the traffic, making it a more tranquil neighborhood where residents can safely enjoy a morning jog or an evening stroll.

The impressive line-up of amenities at Oak Run spans five recreation centers. The Palm Grove Multipurpose Center is a versatile facility that hosts many different activities, club meetings, and other social events. The adjacent Palm Grove Fitness Center is a 12,000 square-foot health center that features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and separate studios for aerobics or yoga classes. These two fabulous facilities are separated by a luxurious resort-style outdoor pool and spa area, which is a perfect place to cool off with a swim or simply lounge in the sun.

Set in the midst of a 10-acre park, the Orchid Club offers Oak Run residents a wide range of amenities. Indoors, they can make use of a fully-equipped fitness center, card and billiard rooms, arts and crafts studios, and various meeting rooms. There is also a large auditorium for movies, live performances, dances, and other community events.

Outdoors, the grounds of the Orchid Club feature facilities for recreation such as tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. There is also an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a cozy hot tub.

Watersports 

Those who love to swim will also love the multiple swimming pools found at the Island Club and the Aquatic Sports Club. The Island Club provides pools with three different focuses: a lap pool for serious swimmers, an aquacizing pool for water aerobics, and a resort-style pool for more casual swimming and relaxing poolside. Additionally, the Aquatic Sports Club houses a heated indoor pool which swimmers can enjoy regardless of the weather.

Golf 

Along with these five recreation centers, Oak Run also boasts the spectacular Royal Oaks Golf Club, which features a 6,703-yard, 18-hole championship golf course. With four tee boxes on every hole, this par 72 course is challenging and entertaining for golfers of any skill level. The Royal Oaks Golf Club also includes a beautifully-appointed clubhouse with a golf pro shop and a wonderful restaurant.

It goes without saying that Oak Creek is one of the most sought after retirement communities in Central Florida. And with so many amazing amenities, it’s no wonder active adult retirees flock to this country club lifestyle. Come for a visit and see all that Oak Run has to offer you.

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