Shelia Konnick

Ocala Palms Country Club

Price Range: Below $100k-High $200s

Home Types: Single Family

Number of Homes: 1,076

New/Resale: Resale Homes Only

Gated: Yes

Construction Dates: 1994 - 1997

Builder: Venture & Associates

Overview

Ocala Palms was constructed in the 1990s. As a result, the community offers a lot of up-to-date floor plans within a community that has a well-established neighborhood, mature landscaping. Many active adult homebuyers are attracted to this mid-sized community because it offers all of the luxuries of active adult living without the large crowds and on-going construction. These homes accommodate a multitude of buyers aged 55+ who are looking to downsize their living space and live a low-maintenance lifestyle. Houses in Ocala Palms feature concrete, block, and stucco with the occasional frame and vinyl models for added variety.

Ocala Palms Amenities

Although Ocala Palms is a relatively small active adult community when compared to some of the mega-retirement communities nearby, there is nothing undersized about its 19,000 square-foot clubhouse. A fitness center, indoor pool, arts and crafts studio, card room, multi-purpose room, sewing studio, billiards room, table tennis, and a library that provide plenty of space for recreation, relaxation and activities. Blanca's Cafe makes a convenient stop for meeting up with your friends and neighbors over lunch or dinner. The Magnolia ballroom also serves as a great space where residents can gather for meetings, parties, and events. For your out of town guests, RV Parking is available for a small fee.

Ocala Palms Lifestyle

Even with an activity director on-hand, this community features a take-charge approach to recreation. Residents are in control of scheduling events and managing clubs. Monthly newsletter with plenty of contributions by residents and the fully scheduled monthly activity calendar.

Aquacise, croquet, volleyball, and golf are some examples of organized outdoor events. There are also clubs for indoor activities such as arts and crafts, bunco, poker, dancing, billiards, table tennis, book club, weight support, and bible study. Social groups, such as a singles club and the Lunch Bunch, are also popular at Ocala Palms.

Amenities

18 Hole Golf Course

Outside Pool & Hot Tub

Community Center

Fitness Center

Library

Card Room

Billiard Room 

Indoor Heated Pool

3 Tennis Courts

6 Shuffleboard Courts

6 Bocce Courts

1 Restaurant-Blanca’s Cafe