Black Lake Preserve

New 287-acre nature preserve in Melrose.

Located south of Lake Santa Fe, Black Lake Preserve features:
- More than 3 miles of hiking trails
- Trails open to hikers and bicyclists
- A 500-foot accessible sidewalk to a pond overlook
- Opportunities for wildlife viewing
- A variety of natural habitats and plant communities

The preserve was acquired in 2020 through the Alachua County Forever program using funds from the voter-approved Wild Spaces Public Places surtax.

Preserve hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April through September and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. October through March.