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Gainesville Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Gainesville, Florida.
Morningside Nature Center + My Favorites
This center is 278 acres of gardens and forest to be explored by all kinds of nature lovers. It is a base for environmental education and folk life programs. It includes a picnic area, informational kiosks and interpretive materials. Address: 3540 University Ave E | Gainesville, FL | 33608 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 334-2170
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park + My Favorites
This historic location is home to a restored Cracker-style house that can be explored by visitors. Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived at the home for 25 years, during which time she wrote some of her most renowned novels. Guided tours are available, and the park is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Address: 18700 South County Road 325 | Gainesville, FL | 32601 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 466-3672
Palm Point Park + My Favorites
This park consists of 16 acres of land extending around the peninsula. Extending from the shore of Newmans Lake, visitors can see alligators, bald eagles, herons, egrets, and ibis. There is much to discover and explore at Palm Point Park. Address: 7401 Lakeshore Dr | Gainesville, FL | 33601 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 334-2170
Fanning Springs State Park More Info
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Located roughly 30 miles from Gainesville, Fanning Springs is a first magnitude spring, releasing nearly 50 million gallons of water per day. The water is a constant 72 degrees, making this a good destination for those visitors wishing to swim. Camping is also available. Address: 18020 Northwest Highway 19 | Fanning Springs, FL | 32693 Tel: 1 352 463-3420
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail More Info
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This recreational trail was designed for biking, hiking and horseback riding, and extends for 16 miles from Boulware Springs Park in Gainesville through Paynes Prairie and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. The Boulware Speings trailhead is open from 8am-6pm from November through April and 8am-8pm from May through October. Address: 4801 Southeast 17th Street | Gainesville, FL | 32641 Tel: 1 352 466-3397
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens More Info
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This 62 acre garden consists of 14 major collections, the state's largest public display of bamboos, and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Kanapaha is the host of the Annual Spring Garden Festival, the region's premier horticultural event, and the Annual Winter Bamboo Sale Address: 4700 58th Drive SW | Gainesville, FL | 32608 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 372-4981
Boulware Springs Park & Historic Waterworks + My Favorites
Boulware Springs Park and Historic Waterworks features a spring run stream that flows through upland mixed forest. Visitors can explore through hickory, live oak, sweet gum, and water chestnut oak trees, as well as lounge by the water on a hot day. Open daily from 8am until 6pm in winter and until 8pm in summer. Address: 3500 15th St SE | Gainesville, FL | 32601 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 334-2103
Dog Wood Park More Info
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This 15 acre park is an enclosed, off-leash dog park. There are doggie ponds, trails, exercise equipment, and plenty of beautiful trees. The park provides a great place for owners to spend time with their dogs, and there are picnic tables and benches for the whole family to enjoy. Address: 5505 Archer Rd SW | Gainesville, FL | 32608 [ Map ] Tel: 1 352 335-1919
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San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park More Info
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The lower sections of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park have been designated as hiking only, while the upper 2,000 acres offer visitors a variety of activities, including horseback riding, mounatin biking and more hiking. All the trails in the area were constructed by volunteers. Address: 4732 Millhopper Road | Gainesville, FL | 32653 Tel: 1 352 955-2008