Forest Park

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places program and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reopened Forest Park in September of 2023 after undergoing a major renovation. Construction costs totaled $3.6 million, funded by the Wild Spaces & Public Places surtax and a $200,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant.

The renovations feature:

Turf for its three full-sized multi-purpose fields, as well as for an additional two-thirds-sized multi-purpose field for younger players and senior athletes.
Two sand volleyball courts each with adjustable nets for competition-quality play.
Two basketball courts also striped for six pickleball courts.
Both small and large dog park areas with amenities.
Picnic tables, pavilions, grills and restrooms.
Outdoor lighting for evening play, eight player benches, 30 new bleachers, 13 shade structures and perimeter fencing.

Come play on one of the 4 multi-purpose fields or test your skills on the volleyball, basketball and pickleball courts. Allow your dog some active play in the dog park areas, or simply rest under a pavilion and enjoy the greenspace.

Location

4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville 32607 View Map

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Features

Picnic Tables
Grills
Restrooms
Multipurpose Ball/Field(s)
Volleyball Courts
Pickleball Courts
Basketball Courts
Pavilions
Bleachers
Small Dog Park
Large Dog Park

Hours

6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Daily