The City of Gainesville owns and maintains a variety of community facilities that serve to enhance the quality of life in the Gainesville community. Many of the facilities are utilized for neighorhood meetings, recreational opportunities, nature conservation, and other positive activities. Read more about each facility from the list below, if additional information is needed please contact our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067.
Center Rental Hours
If you are interested in renting one of our centers, you may visit the Historic Thomas Center, Bldg. B, 3rd Floor, at 306 NE 6th Avenue, to fill out a rental application. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM until 2PM.
- The link will provide information on renting City facilities. For more information on rentals please call (352)393-8571.
- For pool reservations please call (352)-393-8732.
** Times are subject to change by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs for programs, holidays, and other department needs at any time. Alll City Facilities are closed on City designated holidays. The Centers will try to give as much notice as possible of changes but does not guarantee notice of changes to operational hours.
Printable Version of Rates & Rental Information
If you are interested in renting the Historic Thomas Center and Gardens, Bldg. A. located at 302 NE 6th Avenue, you may visit their website or contact Erica Chatman at 352-393-8539 for additional information.
Park Usage
We receive numerous calls about park usage and reservations. If you are planning on hosting your child's birthday party or a small gathering (30 people or fewer) at a park pavillion there is no reservation necessary, it's on a "first come, first serve" basis. For a large event, fundraising, bounce houses, street closures, etc...a Facility-Park Request and information sheet will be necessary. You will need to submit the information to:
City of Gainesville - PRCA
P.O. Box 490, Station 27
Gainesville, FL 32627
Attn: Lisa Julseth
Phone: 352-393-8182
Fax: 352-334-3299
If you plan to use city streets and/or sidewalks or if you are requesting a noise permit, you must ALSO contact Gainesville Police Department to complete a Special Event Permit application at 352-393-7520.