Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Gainesville

Latrina T. • July 17, 2018The city of Gainesville put on wonderful activities for all types of groups of people. Also have free yoga.😎

Amber K. • January 21, 2017Butterfly garden was breath taking and the exhibits in the rest of the museum were very cool as well!

H M. • May 14, 2019They have a great dog park! It's divided into two sections, one for big dogs and one for little dogs, with puppy water fountains in each!

Vanessa • March 22, 2016Peaceful place. A great wildlife contact in the heart of Gainesville. LOVE it!

David B. • February 20, 2021Big playground, nice walking paths, pizza and beer

Jim R. • November 1, 2013A hard to find spot that offers a well maintained trail for great viewing.

Empress B. • October 14, 2012The bamboo gardens are awesome. Think crouching tiger hidden dragon!

Carolyne • September 1, 2011Going north or south? DON'T TURN LEFT-- or else you'll see The Sculpture Garden of Aggravated Local Drivers (and maybe get a ticket). :)

Sarah N. • September 24, 2018Great space to socialize your dogs! Not a lot of shade or seating

David B. • February 23, 2022Great place to picnic and take a short walk. Plenty of paved section for those that are less stable on their feet.

Eric P. • October 14, 2012Racquet ball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, dog park and playground with a pavilion equipped with a BBQ.

LaTavious M. • September 15, 2011Best trail in town

H M. • May 16, 2019A wonderful, friendly place for kids and dogs! There's a huge open space and the atmosphere is very relaxing.

Kevin C. • April 20, 2015This is a tropical rain forest in the middle of the city. Nice walking trail along side a clear water stream. Take a chair and sit on the sandy banks. Read a book. Relax.

Sarah N. • February 8, 2020Gorgeous trails in the middle of town but doesn’t feel like it

University of Florida • October 11, 2011Come to the Plaza to enjoy a “Karma-Free” lunch that has been served in the plaza by the Hare Krishna since 1977. Lay under a tree, enjoy the Hare Krishna lunch and take a nap. It’s a UF tradition!

Fenrari W. • March 28, 2016A relatively calm area. Pleasant and good for picnics.

Sam H. • July 7, 2011Play disc golf. Careful at 18, though. There's gators in that there swamp!

Sven L. • May 14, 2013The perimeter trail loop (starting to the right of the Living History Farmhouse) runs almost 2.5 miles.

University of Florida • October 11, 2011The “French Fries,” or “Alachua,” was created to symbolize the Alachua Indian’s crown. It was almost moved to the basement in the late 1980s because the Administration hated the structure so much!

Douglas B. • December 31, 2011To tebow get on one knee place the elbow of the same knee side on the knee. Form a fist. Rest your head on the fist. That is tebowing

Scott F. • October 10, 2012Bring your OFF with you the skeets are huge..

Helen L. • July 15, 2011Excellent tennis complex....great pros and staff

Connie C. • May 12, 2013Very nice place.....

Crystal C. • March 19, 2010Watch out for the poo. Other than that, this os a pretty nice free dog park. Weekday afternoons are less busy than weekends.

Kelly G. • September 6, 2011Small dogs aren't always safe at the dog park. While with all positive intentions, the overabundance of pit bull puppies can be risky.