Oak Meadow
Historic Side DistrictThe Villages, FL
The Village of Oak Meadow is a Historic Side neighborhood in The Villages served by Paradise Recreation Center and located near Spanish Springs Town Square. True to its name, the neighborhood features established oaks and shaded streets that provide welcome relief from Florida summers. Homes are single-story in the classic Villages style with lanais, attached garages, and golf cart parking. Paradise Recreation Center is one of the original rec centers in the community, carrying an old-Florida design and offering a sports pool, courts, fitness areas, and indoor gathering spaces. Spanish Springs provides the entertainment and dining hub with free live music every night and a recently revitalized town square. Oak Meadow is the kind of neighborhood where you settle into a routine quickly: morning coffee on the lanai, a walk or round of golf, afternoon at the pool, and dinner at the square. The pace is easy and the access is good.
Recreation Centers
- Paradise Recreation Center
Nearby Town Squares
- Spanish Springs Town Square
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Meadow a family-friendly neighborhood in The Villages?
Yes. Oak Meadow is one of only three designated family-unit neighborhoods in The Villages that allow full-time residents under age 19. The rest of the community is age-restricted to 55 and older.
What schools serve the Village of Oak Meadow?
Oak Meadow is in the Lake County School District, zoned to Leesburg High School. The Villages Charter School Buffalo Ridge campus is also nearby and serves families in the area.
How close is Oak Meadow to the town squares?
Oak Meadow has golf cart access to both Spanish Springs Town Square and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Spanish Springs is the closer of the two, with nightly live entertainment and dining.
What recreation center is closest to Oak Meadow?
Paradise Recreation Center is the assigned regional center, with pools, courts, and indoor activities. Oak Meadow residents also have access to the full range of Villages amenities with a valid pass.
What makes Oak Meadow different from most Villages neighborhoods?
Its family-unit designation is the key distinction. While The Villages is primarily a 55+ retirement community, Oak Meadow allows residents of all ages, including families with children.
Are Oak Meadow rentals available for families with kids?
Because Oak Meadow is one of the few family-designated neighborhoods, it is one of the only areas in The Villages where families with children under 19 can stay. Check with individual property owners for availability and any age-related policies.