The Tuscawilla Historic District, An Interesting Ocala Spot

The Tuscawilla Park Historic District is a neighborhood in Ocala, Florida that is bounded by Watula Street, Sanchez Avenue, 2nd Street, Northeast 4th Street, and Tuscawilla Avenue. It is also known as "The Historic Park District". The district contains a total of 196 structures on its roughly 20 acres of land, and 37 of them are considered historic structures, including the Ocala Union Station and the Marion County Courthouse. On March 30, 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

Popular Places  Nearby

Tuscawilla Park

A well loved and visited park in the neighborhood is Tuscawilla Park. The park has a playground, tennis courts, a lake, and the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is a place where children can learn about the environment and wildlife.

Tuscawilla Art Park

The Tuscawilla Art Park is a place where people can come to view and appreciate art. The park has sculptures, paintings, and other forms of artwork on display.

Shops and Restaurants

Some popular shops and restaurants in the area include the Tuscawilla Country Club, which is a private club that offers golfing and

Reilly Arts Center

The Reilly Arts Center is a cultural hub for the community. The 705-seat theatre includes state-of-the-art acoustics and production tools, and offers a diverse range of events, concerts, meetings, and parties. In addition to being home of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and producing local, regional, and national acts, the Reilly is also dedicated to being an active and accessible venue for the general public. As Ocala's new flagship center for arts and culture, The Reilly Arts Center is dedicated to being a vibrant and welcoming venue for the general public.

Appleton Museum of Art

The Appleton Museum of Art is located on East Silver Springs Boulevard. The museum has a permanent collection 24,000 works of art, including American, European, and Asian art, as well as rotating exhibitions. It also has a variety of educational programs available.

Ocala Civic Theatre

The Ocala Civic Theatre is a community theatre that produces a variety of shows, including musicals, dramas, and comedies. The theatre also offers educational programs and camps.

Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is a terrific place to take the kids for an enjoyable and educational day out. It has interactive exhibits on science, technology, engineering, and math. The Discovery Center also offers a planetarium, a playground outside, and a number of learning programs. It's in Tuscawilla Park and close to both the Reilly Arts Center and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, making it a wonderful place to spend the day exploring.

Fort King National Historic Landmark

Fort King was a military fort constructed in the United States in 1827. It was built on the east side of the Ocklawaha River in what is now Ocala's central business district. The fort bears the name of Colonel John B. King, who oversaw the Florida militia during the Second Seminole War. It was one of several forts the US Army constructed to defend settlers from Seminole raids. Fort King's original location now houses a museum and an educational center and is a National Historic Landmark.

If you're interested in local Ocala history, you've got to check out The Fascinating Story of Ocala's Historic District!