Recreation in Gainesville, Florida
State Parks
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 352-955-2008
4732 Millhopper Road, Alachua, FL 32653
A National Natural Landmark, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a 120-foot deep sinkhole. Researchers have found fossil shark teeth, marine shells, and the... more info mapDudley Farm Historic State Park 352-472-1142
18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
Located 4 Miles East of Newberry
An authentic living history working farm, encompassing 325 of the Dudley’s original 640 acres, Dudley Farm Historic State Park is comprised of 18 historic structures... more info mapFanning Springs State Park 352-463-3420
18020 Northwest Highway 19, Gainesville, FL 32693
Located 36 Miles West in Fanning Springs
Located on the Suwannee River, Fanning Springs produces an average of 65 million gallons of water daily and is one of Florida’s 33 first magnitude springs. Swimming,... more info mapGainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park 352-466-3397
3400 Southeast 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
A recreational trail designed for walking, cycling and horseback riding, Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is a total of 16 miles and runs from Boulware Springs Park through... more info mapIchetucknee Springs State Park 386-497-2511
12087 Southwest U.S. Highway 27, Gainesville, FL 32038
Located Four Miles Northwest of Fort White
Tubing, picnicking, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities you can enjoy when visiting Ichetucknee... more infoMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 352-466-3672
18700 South County Road 325, Gainesville, FL 32640
Located in Cross Creek
Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived in this restored and preserved Cracker-style home for 25 years, during which time she wrote her Pulitzer prize-winning novel, "The... more info mapSan Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park 386-462-7905
12720 Northwest 109 Lane, Alachua, FL 32615
One of the few remaining mature forests in Florida, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is home to 18 natural communities which contain many species of hardwood... more info map
Golf
Gainesville Golf Practice Center 352-375-3223
6007 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
"The Ultimate Golf Practice Facility," this facility includes a 4,200 square foot practice putting and chipping green, as well as a practice sand bunker for fairway and... more info mapHaile Plantation Golf and Country Club 352-335-0055
9905 Southwest Forty-Fourth Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
Located in Southwest Gainesville
This country club features a 6,526 yard, semiprivate, 18 hole Gary Player Signature golf course, as well as a pro shop, driving range, GPS electronic yardage system, a... more info mapIronwood Golf Course 352-334-3120
2100 Northeast Thirty-Ninth Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
Enjoy playing at this 6,465 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course that features plush fairways and fresh greens plus includes a driving range and a well equipped pro shop. more info mapMeadowbrook Golf Club 352-332-0577
10401 Northwest Thirty-Seventh Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
Situated on what was once an Indian Reservation, this semiprivate 6,289 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course is one of the most unusual and challenging championship golf... more info mapPlantation Oaks Golf Club at Turkey Creek 904-462-4655
11400 Turkey Creek Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
This semiprivate 6,570 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course features green fairways lined with live oaks, pine trees, and lakes and includes a driving range and a pro shop. more info mapWest End Golf Club 352-332-2721
12830 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
The "World's Largest Lighted Golf Course," this 3,940 yard, par 60 executive golf course offers challenge to players of all skill levels and includes one of the best pro... more info map
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