Gainesville

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Gainesville, Florida area.
Listings
Sweetwater Preserve

The 125 acre Sweetwater Preserve is located in southeast Gainesville adjacent to Paynes Prairie Pres ...

309 SE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32641
Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature, it's a way to protect our envir ...

325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Terwilliger Pond Conservation Area

Walk or bike only in the bike path – no parking or trails are available. Experience the view! Loc ...

460 SW 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Turkey Creek Preserve

The preserve is home to a population of native poppy mallows—an endangered plant species in Florida. ...

6300 NW 93rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32656
Tuscawilla Preserve

Tuscawilla Preserve includes a prairie and adjacent uplands with small creeks and mesic forests. ...

406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
UF NATL Nature Trails

NATL has three entrances with parking near each entrance. A pavilion near the Academic Entrance is o ...

3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
UF NATL Nature Trails

The University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab (UF-NATL) is a 60-acre natural area dedicated to ...

SW 34th Street and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area

Watermelon Pond Park boat ramp is temporarily closed to the launching of watercraft due to low water ...

10700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL, 32669
Wildflowers Music Park

WildFlowers Music Park will be a nature park in Melrose, Florida dedicated to music, dance, art, edu ...

Wilmot Botanical Gardens

Wilmot Botanical Gardens is located in the heart of the Southeast’s largest academic health center, ...

2023 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL, 32610