Fort Cooper State Park 3100 South Old Floral City Road, Leesburg, FL 34450, Located Two Miles South of Inverness, 352-726-0315, Lake Holathlikaha makes this state park a popular place for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. The area is also a haven for many plants and animals, including threatened and endangered species.  more...

Lake Griffin State Park 3089 U.S. 441-27, Leesburg, FL 34731, Less Than Four Miles North in Fruitland Park, 352-360-6760, Home to one of the state's largest live oak trees, Lake Griffin State Park's namesake, Lake Griffin, is the eighth largest lake in Florida. Boating, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, and camping are popular activities at Lake Griffin State Park.  more...

Silver Lake Golf & Country Club 9435 Silver Lake Drive, Leesburg, FL 34788, 352-365-0526, Formerly a private club, this 18 hole, traditional style golf club is now open to public play and features mature trees lining the fairways and water coming into play on at least eight holes. A well stocked pro shop is also on site.