One of the top perks of living in the Gainesville area is its wealth of recreational options. Thanks to Florida’s mild year-round climate and natural resources, Oakmont residents can choose team sports and individual sports such as running, cycling and hiking, to name a few. Then there’s water sports. North central Florida’s springs and lakes …
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If you’re an Oakmont newbie or considering a new custom Florida home in Gainesville’s top master-planned community, here’s a suggestion for learning about your new hometown and its surroundings: the Dial and Discover Audio Tour. Also known as the Dial and Discover Cell Phone Tour, this audio experience guides listeners down the Old Florida Heritage …
A different sort of outdoor excursion awaits just around the corner from Oakmont. Located on Gainesville’s west side, the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens offer a unique way to experience Florida’s semi-tropical beauty. It’s only 6.5 miles and a 13-minute drive southeast of Oakmont and checks several boxes for any resident seeking gardening inspiration. Maybe it’s not …
Read moreOakmont’s Flowery Neighbor: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
If you’re an outdoors enthusiast considering a new custom Florida home at Oakmont, know that there’s no shortage of active pursuits in this master-planned community. Gainesville’s top residential development offers the area’s best amenities, including a Residents Club, resort-style swimming pool, tennis courts, event lawn and fitness center. Staying occupied and connected is as easy …
Did you know Oakmont is located near one of Florida’s top areas for enjoying non-motorized watercraft? The Gainesville-Alachua County region is home to some of the Sunshine State’s best-known freshwater springs, lakes and rivers, including two designated Florida paddling trails. More on the latter below. But just so you know, we’re not talking about a …
Read moreLet’s Go Paddling: Watery Options for Oakmont Residents
Sometimes we all need to get out of the house, even when it’s part of a marvelous amenity-packed, master-planned community like Oakmont. If you’re an Oakmont resident seeking a quick getaway that’s not your own back yard, we have a suggestion: Split Rock Conservation Area. Actually, Split Rock Conservation Area is in your back yard. …
Read moreOakmont Residents’ Explorers’ Guide: Get Lost at Split Rock Conservation Area
One of the perks of living in a small city that’s also home to a major state university, is the abundance of art and cultural treasures. Gainesville is no slouch in either category. Oakmont residents likely know the names of their hometown museums, performing arts and nightlife venues, festivals and exhibitions of all kinds. More …
Classic pass-times like bowling, roller skating and visiting the local library have never lost their appeal. Your hometown of Gainesville not only has venues for all three, but is the right size to access them in a timely manner. And, all three are mostly indoor activities, which makes them perfect for winter nights or rainy …
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Oakmont’s slice of north central Florida abounds with gentle hills, natural springs and plentiful outdoor recreational activities. It’s also home to the vibrant city of Gainesville, the University of Florida and the creative, cultural and historic communities that make the area unique. Know what else it is? A birding and wildlife paradise. You may not …
Read moreBirding and Wildlife-Viewing 101 for Oakmont Residents
Here’s an experience and landscape you wouldn’t expect to find in Florida: zip lining over natural canyons. You also might not expect it to be close to home in Oakmont, either, but guess what? It is! If you’ve lived in Oakmont for a little while, or in other parts of north central Florida, then you’re …
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