The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is an advocate of the importance of thriving, local park systems, the opportunity for all citizens to lead healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of great community places.
Until further notice, the racquetball courts at Northside Park will be closed for repair. If you have any questions, please contact our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067.
The Recreation Division offers a wide variety of recreational and leisure programs for our Gainesville community. Please explore our pages to find a program or service that is right for you!
The Recreation Divison conducts special event programs for youth including Track and Field Events, Santa's Calling and Easter, Thanksgiving, and Halloween festivities. We coordinate two summer camp programs for kids.
Programs are offered for youth and adults in organized athletics for 3,500 individual youth participants and 300 individual adult participants. About 75,000 people have enjoyed recreational activities such as square dancing, bridge, tumbling, table tennis, and arts and crafts at our 6 recreation centers. Aquatics programs and activities accommodate approximately 25,000 participants at 3 swimming pools.
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The Recreation Division is excited to offer Active Net: an easy to use online registration system that allows you to register for an activity (summer camp, swimming lessons, football, etc...) from the convenience of your home. Just click on the button to set up your family account. Credit card payment is required. Walk-In registrations are still welcome at our Administrative Office which is located at 1024 NE 14th Street, Bldg. A. Feel free to contact us with any questions at 352-334-5067. |
Florida's future...It Starts In Parks:
Play for grown people is recreation...the renewal of life; for children, it is growth...the gaining of life.
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