News for the active lifestyle in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

Mount Dora Mountain Bike Trails expand with more options

6/1/2022

To increase the cycling amenities in Mount Dora, a pump track and an 18-jump flow trail are currently being added to the Forres Park side of the existing mountain bike trails.

A pump track is a loop that, when designed and ridden properly, does not require pedaling. Instead, riders rely on an up-and-down “pumping” action done along a series of rollers (gentle hills), banked turns and other features that allows them to gain or maintain forward momentum.

Similarly, a flow trail has terrain with jumps and berms which allows riders to mostly pump and flow, rather than pedal. The surface of a flow trail is smoother than the more rough and rugged mountain bike trails, making it suitable for various levels of riders. Mount Dora’s new trails will be funded and maintained by the Ocala Mountain Bike Association and were designed by Natural Trail Building.

The goal is for the top section of Mount Dora’s new trail, including the kids’ trail, to be open by June 1. The longer section is anticipated to be finished by fall, 2022.

Currently, Mount Dora Mountain Bike Trail features eleven trails ranging from easy to difficult. Riders enter the year-round trails at Lincoln Avenue Park just east of the dog park area. The next-closest mountain bike trails are the 290-miles of the Santos Trails which are located near Ocala.

The new flow trails are adjacent to Forres Park located at 1550 E 9th Avenue in Mount Dora. The entrance to the older section of Mount Dora Mountain Bike Trail at Lincoln Community Park is located at 1550 E 11th Avenue.

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Mount Dora & Tavares pool & splash pad reopen

6/1/2022

Just in time for climbing temperatures, the area’s public pools and splash pads have opened for the season. Here’s what you need to know before slathering up the sunscreen in Mount Dora and Tavares.

MOUNT DORA’S LINCOLN AVENUE POOL
Pool guests can enjoy open swim sessions, take lessons or just swim laps. Admission to the pool is $2.00 and children under age 2 are admitted for free. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. The adult must be actively participating with the child in the water. Monthly passes are $24 per month and $50 for a family.

On June 6, the American Red Cross will start group swim lessons. The 30-minute swim lessons are Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Additional information about the pool, open swim, new aquatic programs and swim class registration can be found on the City's website.

Hours of Operation (starting June 6):
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.- 1 p.m
Saturday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m
Sunday: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m

TAVARES SPLASH PAD
Located at Wooton Park on the downtown Lakefront, the Tavares seaplane-themed splash pad reopened on April 30 for weekend fun. It will be open seven days a week beginning on June 6 for kids to cool off throughout the summer. Admission is $2 for anyone entering the splash pad’s fenced areas. Season passes are available at The Prop Shop at the seaplane base.
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Hours of Operation:
June 6 through early August: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week

EUSTIS AQUATIC CENTER
This public pool is located in Ferran Park. The City did not respond to requests for the facility's hours and admission cost, however residents can call the City at 352-589-4040 for details.

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