--- title: Leesburg, FL's Venetian Gardens - Then, Now, and What's to Come. description: A look at Leesburg, FL's Venetian Gardens - the latest on upcoming improvements & how this local hotspot makes Leesburg a great place to call home image: https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hubfs/Leesburg/leesburg%20florida%20venetian%20gardens%20plan.png --- See the Latest Properties  [Sign Up](http://www.eragrizzard.com/myaccount/get.php?)  OR  [Login](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) [![grizzard real estate](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hub/481286/file-2405075363.png)](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) - # Central Florida Homes & Real Estate For Sale - 800.476.6966 - [Home Page](http://www.eragrizzard.com) - [Homes for Sale](http://www.eragrizzard.com/homes_for_sale_Central_Florida_Real_Estate) - [Explore](http://www.eragrizzard.com/areas) - [Realtors](http://www.eragrizzard.com/agents) - [HomeTalk Blog](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk) - [Contact Us](http://www.eragrizzard.com/contact) ![contact.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headers_HomeTalk.jpg?width=3333&name=Headers_HomeTalk.jpg "contact.png") Posted by [Megan Crevier](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/author/megan-crevier) on Nov 9, 2016, 7:30:40 AM # Leesburg, FL's Venetian Gardens - Then, Now, and What's to Come. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![historic landmark in leesburg florida venetian gardens.jpeg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leesburg/historic%20landmark%20in%20leesburg%20florida%20venetian%20gardens.jpeg?width=619&height=464&name=historic%20landmark%20in%20leesburg%20florida%20venetian%20gardens.jpeg) At the heart of the hometown of Leesburg, Florida lies one of locals' favorite hotspots - Venetian Gardens. This landmark offers events that bring the community together, provides a relaxing haven for residents to enjoy, and is an important piece of Leesburg’s history. With improvements underway to make it even more beautiful, here are some of the ways Venetian Gardens helps make Leesburg such a wonderful place to live, and has so many inspired to find their own [home for sale in Leesburg, Florida.](http://www.eragrizzard.com/homes-for-sale-in-leesburg) ## **What Brought Venetian Gardens to Leesburg?** ![venetian gardens top hotspot in leesburg florida near popular real estate.jpeg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leesburg/venetian%20gardens%20top%20hotspot%20in%20leesburg%20florida%20near%20popular%20real%20estate.jpeg?width=619&height=405&name=venetian%20gardens%20top%20hotspot%20in%20leesburg%20florida%20near%20popular%20real%20estate.jpeg) In the late 1930’s, Venetian Gardens got its start as a Federal Emergency Relief Administration project - creating work to feed Leesburg in the midst of the Great Depression. In addition to creating work, locals were able to plant gardens at Venetian Gardens to actually produce food for their families. After federal funding, the park became a showcase, designed with wooden bridges, rock gardens, recreation, and more. While it has changed over the years and continues to be improved, it remains an important piece of the community of Leesburg. [![Leesburg Homes for Sale](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481286/cfc8162c-82d3-47aa-ab45-906b5a24a734.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481286/cfc8162c-82d3-47aa-ab45-906b5a24a734) Today, Leesburg locals enjoy visiting this Lake County gem for picnics, photoshoots, and even to simply relax and take in the serene surroundings.  ## Continuing Improvements  ![venetial gardens in leesburg florida.jpeg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leesburg/venetial%20gardens%20in%20leesburg%20florida.jpeg?width=619&height=464&name=venetial%20gardens%20in%20leesburg%20florida.jpeg) Earlier this year, Leesburg opened Venetian Garden's brand new, 2100 square-foot Spalsh Park located next to Kids Korner, the area's playground opened last year. The park is an early project in the three-phase plan to improve Venetian Gardens. [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481286/9bf897cc-4e3c-4e58-a257-f23a4e2272bf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481286/9bf897cc-4e3c-4e58-a257-f23a4e2272bf) Some of Phase II is set to include improvement to Ski Beach, parking, walking paths, a boat ramp, and landscape enhancements. As a part of the economic development of Leesburg, a goal of this improvement plan is to create jobs and possibly increase property values - even more great news for Leesburg residents! It's also been said that the plan is set to introduce the popular landmark as “the gem of the lakefront city.” ![leesburg florida venetian garden improvement plans.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leesburg/leesburg%20florida%20venetian%20garden%20improvement%20plans.png?width=1024&name=leesburg%20florida%20venetian%20garden%20improvement%20plans.png) ## **Today's Love for Leesburg & Must Attend Events**   ![leesburg a best place to live in florida for real estate.jpeg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leesburg/leesburg%20a%20best%20place%20to%20live%20in%20florida%20for%20real%20estate.jpeg?width=619&height=401&name=leesburg%20a%20best%20place%20to%20live%20in%20florida%20for%20real%20estate.jpeg) As much as Venetian Gardens meant to the community of Leesburg when it was first created, it is still just as important the city today. Venetian Gardens is a place that locals fondly visit - making them even more proud of call Leesburg home. The Leesburg Boat Club is a private, members-only club that has become a gathering place for locals as well. The clubhouse is located to the left of one of the boat ramps in Venetian Gardens.  Venetian Gardens is also home to a number of local events to bring the community together and celebrate the holidays in Leesburg. From the Craft Beer & Wine Festival to the Fireworks on the 4th of July - it serves as a beautiful and alluring venue option! ## Looking to call Leesburg, Florida home? 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