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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