Sholom Park

Sholom Park is a non-profit privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida.[1] Opened in 2004, the park features over 2 miles of paved trails and more than 250 species of plants and trees.[2]

The park features include a formal garden walk, rose garden, prairie area, olive trees, azaleas, labyrinth and a pond with koi.[3] It is handicap-accessible.

Sholom Park is named after Sholom, the grandfather of local developer Sidney Colen, who founded the Park as a gift to all people seeking Peace. Sholom/Shalom also means peace in Hebrew.

Areas can be rented for weddings and events.

References
  1. Rick Allen (February 13, 2014). "Ocala's Sholom Park attracts thousands with serenity, shade and 'soul'". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. "Sholom Park". Florida Hikes. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. "Park of peace". Ocala Star-Banner. January 15, 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2016.

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