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.

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.