Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Its beautiful scenery, beaches, nightclubs and outdoor activities like boating, swimming and hiking make the state quite attractive to visitors. Retirees and seniors often choose to live in Ocala, a city in north central Florida. Ocala has museums, a historic district and its own symphony. It is also close to Ocala National Forest and the Silver Springs nature theme park. There are several mobile home communities for people 55 years or older in Ocala, which offer lot rentals and both used and new home sales.
Golden Pond Village is a 55+ community set in a shady, landscaped area with oak tress and hanging moss. Residents are less than one mile from the Florida Greenway, grocery stores, restaurants and shopping. The park is also close to the town of Belleview, south of Ocala. Golden Pond Village has homes for sale and rent, as well as a number of recreational vehicle spaces. The park clubhouse offers a full kitchen, meeting facilities and billiards. Golden Pond has its own pond and shuffleboard courts. It offers planned activities such as karaoke, theme nights and bingo for residents as well. As of 2010, mobile home park lots started at $250 per month, which included water and sewer services. Cottage rentals were $3,995 per year and RV spaces were $230 per month in low season, $395 per month in high season, although a 12-month rental drops the fee to $220 per month for the entire year.
Golden Pond Village
3233 S.E. 110th St.
Ocala, FL 34480
352-245-2334
goldenpondvillage.com
Rolling Greens Mobile Home Park is a senior living community with spots for 1.084 homes. Rolling Greens features its own 18-hole executive golf course, along with a pro shop and a cafe. Residents can sign up for regularly-scheduled golf outings or arrange their own time on the course. Rolling Greens residents can also swim in the park's three pools; play tennis, horseshoes or shuffleboard; or participate in community activities. The park has a clubhouse as well. Rolling Greens is located two miles from the Silver Springs nature park, which has rides, exhibits and glass-bottom boat tours. Monthly fees are determined by lot location and include trash removal, lawn mowing, water, sewer and security patrol. As of 2010, monthly rates started at $486 per month.
Rolling Greens Mobile Home Park
5907 Cherry Road
Ocala, FL 34472
352-624-0140
rollinggreensocala.com
Saddle Oak Club is s senior mobile home park with a heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa and clubhouse. Residents can play boccie ball and shuffleboard at the park, while shopping and restaurants at the Paddock Mall and Ocala Antique Mall are less than five miles away. Residents are also only a few miles from the Wild Waters water park, the Pine Oaks municipal golf course, cinemas and the Appleton Museum of Art. Saddle Oak Club offers new and pre-owned homes, with financing options.
Saddle Oak Club
6045 S.W. 55th Court
Ocala, FL 34474
888-529-5708
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