This playground is tucked into a small neighborhood. There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a newer playground structure.   It is surrounded by trees and offers lots of shade.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms:None


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The butterfly garden, small playground and picnic pavilion make it a pleasant destination for families. Children can sift through the creek-bed sand for shark-teeth fossils.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: None. Parking is available in one of the nearby neighborhoods, but be careful of the designated no parking areas.
Restrooms:None


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This small park is tucked into the Norwood Heights/Sugarhill neighborhood off Williston Road.   It has some large trees, a covered picnic shelter with barbecue grills, plenty of space for kids to run around and a playground with lots of shade.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This is a brand new shady playground located in the Brytan subdivision.   In addition to a set of swings, an unusual piece of climbing apparatus and a traditional playground structure, there are 7 spin features, including 4 where kids can step up onto a pole structure and then spin around as fast as they can make themselves go.   For added entertainment value, the playground is located next to a cow pasture, where kids can get up close to see some cows.   Since this is a spin park, it is suggested the playground be visited prior to eating a big meal. ;)

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None

A recently renovated playground within walking distance of historic Main Street in downtown Alachua.    The playground boasts many unique features such as a climbing apparatus shaped like an inch worm, and an open tunnel for crawling and climbing.   There are some old riding/ rocking pieces that look like cars and others that look like dinosaurs.    There are bucket swings, big kid swings and tire swings.   There is one old fashioned metal slide with a tall ladder, that looks a little scary at first, but the slide is so old that it is not slippery at all, and kids have to scooch their way down to the bottom.    In addition to some traditional slides and climbing apparatus, there is also a merry-go round thing and a 4 seat bouncer type of play set.

Ground Cover: Mulch, dirt, grass and sand
Parking: A parking lot next to the playground.
Restrooms: Directly next to the playground.


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This is a little known playground next to Nature Park.   The playground equipment is like new, and is a great place to meet for a playgroup.   The playground equipment features great climbing areas and monkey bars.   Right next to the playground, there is a creek overlook and nature trail where kids can explore and observe wildlife.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: There’s space for about 3-4 cars right next to the playground.
Restrooms: Port-A-Potty


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This is a county playground near the airport. The playground structure is similar to the one at San Felasco playground, with a bouncy bridge and a tunnel slide. There is also a set of bucket swings and a tire swing too.

Ground Cover: Tire shred
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:Across a field from the playground


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This is a small neighborhood playground with a few features.   The playground equipment doesn’t look new, but still appears in good condition.   There is a playground structure with a slide, some swings and a jungle gym.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Dirt lot
Restrooms:None


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This is a small playground located adjacent to a boat launch dock. There is a big oak tree perfect for a picnic, and of course fish and other water life to gaze at.

Ground Cover: Tire Shreds
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms: Near the playground.


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East Park has a toddler playground structure with 4 slides in a shaded area under some large trees.   Across a small field, there is a jungle gym, some swings, a free-standing slide, and a climbing structure.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:Next to the playground


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This is a small neighborhood playground. There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a playground structure featuring slides and monkey bars.   It has some large trees and offers plenty of shade.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This playground is behind the Eastside Community Center on East University Ave. The playground equipment is like new, and in great condition.   There is a large playground structure with several monkey bars and slides.   In addition, there is a jungle gym and two swingsets.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:In the community center


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This is a small, quiet, shady playground tucked back in a neighborhood across the street from the movie theaters and shopping plaza on University Ave.  The playground is right next to a large open field perfect for running around, and access to trail are nearby for kids who enjoy nature walks.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street parking only- and then it’s a short walk down a path and across a field to get to the playground.
Restrooms:None


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This is a medium sized playground located right next to some city baseball fields, and around the corner from the Kiwanis playground.  The playground structure was built in 2006 and features multiple slides and lots of climbing features plus some swings.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Parking Lot.
Restrooms: Near the playground.


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This is a small fenced in playground right in the heart of Haile Village Center. It’s a nice place to play if you have other business to attend to in the Village Center.

Ground Cover: Tire shreds
Parking: Street parking
Restrooms: None.


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This is a spectacular playground!   The equipment is brand new and there are multiple playground structures for kids to enjoy.   There are climbing walls, monkey bars, slides, swings, a merry go-round thing and more.   The playground is right next to the rec center and ball fields, and just a short walk away is the brand new Sprinkler Park.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:Adjacent to the parking lot and the playground


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This playground is situated right in the middle of a nice neighborhood, and is next to a large open field with a pavilion at the far end.  There are two main play areas plus a swing set with bucket seats and big seats available built in 2007.   There is a small water faucet available for dispensing drinking water for dogs and for washing hands if needed.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street parking only- but there’s always plenty of space of available
Restrooms: None


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Along with Westside Playground, this one is also very popular and is often packed with kids on weekends, when birthday parties and soccer games are in full swing.   Two main play areas, and the equipment for both is in OK condition, but definitely not as new as other playgrounds in town.    One is more for the toddler set, with a bucket swing-set and a small playset.   The other is more for the over 5 crowd, with a taller structure, zip line, fireman pole and more. There is a large swing-set area, and lots of trees to climb too.   In addition, nearby is a beach volleyball court which is usually deserted, and the kids love to dig in the sand there.  Also, there is a cement hockey rink on the other side of the parking lot, and if it's not in use, kids can bring their trikes, bikes, scooters, skates, etc.

Ground Cover: Tire shreds
Parking: There's a parking lot- but it's a short walk to the playground. You might want to consider taking a stroller for the little ones or letting older ones ride their bikes or trikes.
Restrooms: Located in a mobile unit near the parking lot.


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This is a huge playground area located right around the corner from Green Tree Park.  It was funded by the Kiwanis and was especially designed to be accessible for kids in wheelchairs.   Kids of all abilities will enjoy the play areas decked out in Gator colors of orange and blue.   There are two main play areas- one designed for kids 5-12 and 1 that’s more for the toddler set.   There are also swings for kids in wheelchairs and more.  There is a track with bleachers just adjacent to the playground, and large fields nearby for running around as well.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: There is a parking lot right next to the playground.
Restrooms: Directly next to the toddler playground.

This is a nice shady playground with lots of benches and space for running around.   There is no playground structure, but there are lots of swings; both big kid swings and bucket swings.

Ground Cover: Sand/Dirt/Grass
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This playground is located behind Lincoln Middle School.   This small playground is tucked away under some large trees offering plenty of shade.   There is a set of swings and a small playground structure with slides and unique climbing features.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:None


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A small downtown playground with a traditional playground structure and some bucket swings, located across the street from Sweetwater Park.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This playground is located off a semi-busy street in Alachua.   The playground is located adjacent to a large field, perfect for running around.   Although the equipment is old, there is plenty there for kids to enjoy.   This may be the only playground in the area with a seesaw!   Also, there is a jungle gym, a merry-go-round thing, a tire swing, plus some swings and slides.

Ground Cover: Dirt/ Sand
Parking: None/ Street
Restrooms:None


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A small add-on to the community center featuring a new playground structure and some swings.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot of the Community Center.
Restrooms: in the Community Center.


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This playground doesn’t have a playground structure, but does offer 6 bucket swings and 6 big kid swings plus a merry-go-round piece of equipment.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms:None


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The playground is tucked behind all the baseball fields and the dog park.  The playground equipment is in great condition, and there are lots of different climbing features for the big kids. There are three playground structures in addition to a merry go round and swing sets. This is a nice quiet playground that offers lots of shade, and large fields adjacent to the playground for running around.   There is also a dog park right next to the playground.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: There is a parking lot located off 16th St.  But it’s much closer to just park on the street right next to the playground on NE 13th.
Restrooms: Located near the baseball fields.   Short walk from the playground.


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The playground equipment is fairly new and features multiple monkey bar and climbing apparatus, plus slides, swings and more.   The playground is pretty quiet, and is a nice place to meet up with friends.   Northside Park is also know for its Frisbee golf course which has "holes" adjacent to the playground.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Parking lot across a field from the playground
Restrooms: Near the parking lot and across a field from the playground.


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This playground is tucked into a small neighborhood. There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a newer playground structure.   It is surrounded by trees and offers lots of shade.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms:None


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A brand new neighborhood playground featuring unique climbing and swinging features.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street Parking
Restrooms:None


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This is a small shady playground tucked into an old neighborhood.   There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a playground structure featuring slides and monkey bars.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This is a small, brand new playground located next to the Porter’s Community Center. It features a great rock wall and a traditional playground structure.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot of the Porter's Community Center.
Restrooms: In the Porter's Community Center.


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This is a great playground with equipment built in 2007, and a restroom facility built in 2009.   In addition to a set of swings and the main playground set, with three slides, there are lots of features for monkey bar enthusiasts, as well as multiple pieces of climbing equipment.    It's right next to a huge field, perfect for running around.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: A parking lot
Restrooms: Brand new in 2009, and located right next to the playground


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Within walking distance of downtown, this scenic green square offers a place to play and a place to relax, with a bit of local history thrown in.   The park is the former parade ground and barracks location for the East Florida Seminary, and a historic marker offers details.   The magnolias are blooming, the playground equipment looks nice and new, and the little turtle benches for kids are a nice touch.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street Parking or at the Thomas Center.
Restrooms: None, but the Thomas Center is nearby.


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A small add-on to the community center, featuring a rock wall and a traditional playground structure.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Parking lot of the Community Center.
Restrooms: In the Community Center.


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This shady playground area features a large playset with a bouncy bridge and multiple slides and monkey bars.  In addition, there is a tire swing, bucket swings and swings for the big kids.  There are some short nature trails which can be accessed from the parking lot and playground as well, plus large fields for running around.

Ground Cover: Tire shreds
Parking: Parking Lot
Restrooms: Near the playground.


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This playground is situated next to a large field as well as soccer fields.  Right next to the playground is a small memorial garden with many benches nearby.  The playground equipment and set of swings are pretty basic, but it's a nice place for little ones to play.

Ground Cover: Tire shreds
Parking: Parking lot
Restrooms: None


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This small park is tucked into a small neighborhood off Williston Road.   There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a playground structure featuring slides and a little rock wall.   It has some large trees, a covered picnic shelter with barbecue grills, plenty of space for kids to run around and a playground with lots of shade.

Ground Cover: Sand
Parking: Street
Restrooms: None


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This small playground is tucked into a neighborhood.   There are big kid swings as well as bucket swings, plus a playground structure with slides and climbing features.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Street
Restrooms:None


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This is a shady area with lots of benches and space for running around. There is no playground structure, but there are two sets of swings.

Ground Cover: Sand/Dirt/Grass
Parking: Small lot
Restrooms: None


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This is one of the most popular playgrounds in Gainesville.  There are three main playground structures; one for toddlers, one for kids 2-5, and one for kids 5-12.  There are two large swing sets; one for babies and toddlers and one for big kids.  In addition, there are multiple climbing structures and monkey bars, a spinning merry-go-round type of equipment, a voice recorder, some bouncy seats, and more.

Ground Cover:Mulch
Parking:Parking lot
Restrooms: Located in the Recreational Building on the other side of the parking lot, near the tennis courts. A short walk.


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This neighborhood playground is located right next to a Boys and Girls Club. The equipment is brand new, and features two rock walls, swings, slides, multiple climbing apparatus and more.

Ground Cover: Mulch
Parking: Street
Restrooms: In the Boys and Girls Club


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