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Historic Santos Pavillion

Historic Santos Recreation Area

Honoring the history

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

No fee required

Location

3550 S.E. 80th St.
Ocala FL 34480

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Contact Info

352-758-1000

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Welcome to Historic Santos Recreation Area

Located on the site of a historic African-American community, the recreation area continues to serve descendants of the original settlers.

Many of the settlers were displaced in the mid-1930s to make way for the Great Depression era sea-level Cross Florida Ship Canal.

The project was funded for only a few years under President Franklin Roosevelt with intentions to put people back to work. The project successfully employed approximately 8,000 workers at its peak.

Today, there is a multi-use sports field near the location of a former historic Negro League baseball field, a basketball court, numerous picnic pavilions and a restroom with potable water. Annually, on the last Saturday of February, Historic Santos residents, along with park service staff, hold and enjoy a celebration of Historic Santos.

Historic Santos is located just east of U.S. 441 on Southeast 80th Street adjacent to the Marion County Sheriff’s station in the middle of U.S. 441.

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With more than 70,000-plus acres and 290 miles of trails for bikers, hikers and equestrians, there is plenty to explore. And for water lovers, there are many paddling opportunities along the Ocklawaha and Withlacoochee rivers.
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Trails at Florida State Parks

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.
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Experiences

Hiking
Hiking
Picnicking
Picnicking
Walking and Running
Walking and Running

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Historic Site
Historic Site
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Water Fountain
Water Fountain
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails at Florida State Parks

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.
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History and Culture of Florida State Parks

Experience Florida as it was before interstates, high-rises and air conditioning. Florida State Parks preserve and share the story of the state and its people through many historical and cultural sites.

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