Oak Run - Ocala, FL

Oak Run in Ocala, Florida is a 3,509 home active adult community in the heart of central Florida. This established 55+ community offers reasonably priced resale homes and a robust lifestyle offering over 100 clubs and interest groups. Oak Run offers the perfect blend of large community amenities with a small, close-knit neighborhood feel.

Oak Run Florida is located on Ocala's southwest corridor just off Highway 200. The area is renowned for its ancient oak trees, rolling hills and pristine lakes. Situated in the acclaimed "Horse Capital of the World," this 55+ community is just 30 miles to the Gulf of Mexico and 90 minutes to popular destinations in Orlando and Tampa.

Oak Run Amenities

There is an enviable array of amenities at Oak Run in Ocala ideally crafted to meet the needs of today's active adults. The Palm Grove Club is Oak Run's 30,000 square-foot clubhouse that serves as the focal point for all community social and fitness activities. This state-of-the-art facility includes a multi-purpose ballroom, fitness center and catering kitchen. Outside, a resort-style pool and spa provide the perfect retreat on hot summer days.

The Orchid Club hosts an additional fitness center, card room, meeting room, billiards, arts and craft rooms, a ceramics studio and library. The Orchid Club's ballroom accommodates over 1,000 residents and plays host to movies, plays, musical performances, dances and more. Outside there is an Olympic-sized swimming pool along with tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, sand volleyball court, bocce ball courts, and many other activities and amenities.

The Island Club features three specialty pools including a lap pool, an aquacizing pool for water exercises and a lounge pool for residents who want to bask in the warm Florida sunshine. The clubhouse at the Island Club also includes a spa and a meeting room. In addition to the outdoor pools, there is also a heated indoor pool at the Aquatic Sports Club that offers open swimming, aquacizing and other fun activities.

There are 18 holes of championship golf that wind through this active adult community. The 18-hole Royal Oaks golf course is a 6,703-yard, par-72 course. The carefully designed and well-manicured course was built around mature trees and native vegetation making for a truly magnificent setting. The Royal Oaks Golf Club also includes a unique 6-acre, 6-hole practice facility. Residents can purchase a golf or social membership to utilize the clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, and golf course.

Oak Run Homes & Real Estate

There are over 3,500 homes at Oak Run. The community was constructed between 1985 and 2007. All of the new construction homes have been sold but an ever-changing lineup of pre-owned resale homes are available for sale. Homebuyers can choose from single-family and ranch duplex homes available in nearly 100 different floor plans.

Homes range in size from approximately 1,000 to over 2,200 square feet and have from two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached one or two-car garages. Whether you require an intimate villa or an estate home with a view of the golf course, there are choices to suit the tastes of almost any buyer.

Oak Run Lifestyle

An on-site activities director is there to ensure that residents of the community have a vast array of lifestyle options. Whether your idea of activity includes biking, tennis, golf, crafts, cards or dancing, there is something for everyone in the community. Plus, with a calendar filled with fun events, club meetings and classes, there is never a shortage of activities to fill your day.

Area

The area around Oak Run Florida has a lot to offer. Located off of Highway 200, southwest of Ocala, Florida, residents enjoy easy access to many of central Florida's favorite destinations. There are several nearby parks such as Silver Springs Park, which is one of the oldest attractions in Florida. For over 50 years visitors have been entertained with the glass bottom boat rides on Silver Springs. Rainbow River State Park in Dunnellon offers gorgeous nature trails and year round swimming in the 72 degree clear waters of the natural springs.

Downtown Ocala has a lot of great shops and several delightful dining establishments. When grandchildren come to visit, there are many nearby destinations to keep them entertained. The Florida Horse Park is just ten miles away from this community and offers enjoyable rodeos. Places like the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios are accessible in less than 90 minutes. Plus, Tampa and Orlando's airports are readily accessible making trips to other destinations around the country a breeze. Oak Run in Ocala, Florida is a great 55+ community with so much to offer active adult homebuyers.