PRCA News

Join us for the 8th Annual Great Invader Raider Rally, formerly the Great Air Potato Round-Up, on Saturday, Feb. 12, to clean up the city’s parks and natural areas as part of one of the largest invasive plant awareness events in the nation! During the Great Invader Raider Rally, volunteers are assigned to a location where they will remove invasive plants from 9-11:30 a.m.

We are pleased to announce all park improvements are done and the park is open, enjoy!

Each year the City’s Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board and the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust recognize individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts in our community. Past winners represent nearly two decades of Gainesville’s distinguished cultural leadership. Award winners are selected from nominations submitted each fall.

The festival is presented admission-free by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Friends of Nature Parks on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The City of Gainesville is seeking nominations for the Michelle Park Family Recreation Scholarship. The purpose is to provide a scholarship for one year to one City of Gainesville low-to-moderate income family, to participate in nature, recreation and cultural activities.

The City of Gainesville and the Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville, Inc. will honor military veterans and service members.

For the safety of our artists and neighbors, the opening of the Downtown Festival & Art Show has been postponed until Sunday due to the expected inclement weather.

The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to Ironwood Golf Course for two nights of safe, family-friendly Halloween fun.

We are excited to announce a new educational program for your preschooler, introducing them to culinary arts. Parent participation is required.

Seeking nominations for the annual Star Awards Nature Centers Commission citizen advisory board are seeking nominations for the annual Star Awards; take action and nominate someone for the 2021 Star Awards! Nominations must be received before October 31, 2021. Star Volunteer, Good Neighbor, and Green Business awards recognize service provided between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2021. The Amy Carpus Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made significant, impactful and enduring contributions over an extended length of time to conserving Gainesville’s natural resources. It's easy to nominate; however, self-nominations are not accepted.