PRCA News

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.

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 presents three new exhibitions in two venues for Artwalk Gainesville On Friday, Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. The Galleries at the Historic Thomas Center and Rosa B Williams Center/352artspace

Starting Monday, Aug., 16, at 7 a.m. Kiwanis Challenge playground will temporarily be closed for surfacing renovations

Don’t forget, Monday is the start of the Aquatic Fall Hours. Learn more https://tinyurl.com/GNVPools

Please note: Cherry Pool will be closed all day on Sunday, July 25 and Monday, July 26.

The Thomas Center Galleries will be closed on Saturdays beginning July 24 through Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Please note: During these four days, July 20-23, Cherry pool will only be open for morning lap swim 6-9 a.m. the rest of the week. The pool will be closed after 11 swim lessons, we hope to continue normal hours beginning Saturday, July 24.

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs has scheduled the next phase of reopening the city’s pools beginning the week of June 21.

H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool closed this Sunday, June 13 and next Sunday, June 20 due to staffing shortage