Local Parks & Natural Areas
Gainesville is home to many natural attractions, and is close by to many other scenic and recreational spaces. Sustainability is not just about preserving the environment, but also about enjoying and appreciating it! Click a link below for more information on some of nearby destinations:
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
- Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Dudley Farm Historic State Park
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park
- Blue Spring State Park
For a map of Florida’s major, publicly accessible springs, visit http://www.floridasprings.org/visit/map/