News and Events
Residents Encouraged to Take Survey on Recreation Center and Future Programs
The Alachua County Parks and Recreation Department develops management plans for the Parks and Recreation Master Planning Process. Community input is an important part of this process to better understand County residents’ programs and facility usage. Community feedback will be used to help guide decisions. The Parks and Recreation Department invites all residents to provide feedback and input through an open-link survey.
Participate in the online survey
Please come join us any time between 5:30pm – 7:30pm at a
fun and interactive workshop to discuss the future of your parks and recreation
department! Public workshops will be held open house style.
There are three opportunities to meet with us in person:
- Tuesday, May
10 from 5:30–7:30pm in the Freedom Center in Veteran’s Memorial Park
- Wednesday,
May 11 from 5:30-7:30pm in Rotary Park at Jonesville
- Tuesday, May
24 from 5:30–7:30pm in the T.B. McPherson Center
Questions? Please contact Jason Maurer at JMaurer@alachuacounty.us, or
352-213-4796.
Cuscowilla
Summer Camp programs are now open for registration. This year Day Camp will be
offered for Kindergarten-5th grade student as well as Overnight Camps for 3rd-12th
grade students. To see a full list of programs and to register, please click
the "Register & Reserve" button. To learn more about program offerings and
scholarship opportunities please contact Cuscowilla Manager, Lexi Green at lgreen@alachuacounty.us or (352)
574-2372.
Cuscowilla
Renovations will be completed May 2022 on Cuscowilla Dining Hall and Pool Building
including; ADA restroom, building access, and sidewalk. Both buildings will be
available for rental following Summer Camp in August. Additional site
improvements include resurfaced parking area, waterfront dock, climbing tower,
and butterfly garden. All Cuscowilla facilities will be available for rental
and open to the public in August 2022.
The pool will be open to the public on weekends beginning Memorial Day
weekend (May 28th). Pool hours will be 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Guests may
purchase a $5 day pass or $20 season pass onsite or online prior to pool entry.
To pay online, please click “Register & Reserve” and then “Pool Pass” under
our program offerings. Questions? Please contact Lexi Green at lgreen@alachuacounty.us or (352)
574-2372.
Cuscowilla
Hours & Rentals. Beginning
August 2022 Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center will be available for rentals
including; overnight cabin stays, tent camping, activities, meeting spaces,
parties, weddings, and private pool parties. To view available spaces, activities,
and pricing please click “Register & Reserve.” Additionally, Cuscowilla
will be open to the public to enjoy trails, picnic areas, and recreational
fields following Summer Camp programs in August.
Projects currently in the construction phase that will
be complete this Spring
Lake Alto pump out restroom
Santa Fe Lake large
restroom replacement
Projects to be completed this Fall
Poe Springs
Restroom
Recently Completed Projects
Improvements to
Squirrel ridge Park including a new play area, walking path, dog pools and wash
station
Poe Springs Boardwalk Replacement and canoe launch at the spring area Jonesville
Tennis Court Rehabilitation
Chestnut Park Pavilions adjacent to the Multi use
field
Grove Park play area and ADA access
Upcoming projects
Veterans Park Splash Pad and
Improvements
ADA repairs or improvements to Kate Barnes Boat Ramp
Lake Forest Pocket Park at Lake Forest Elementary School
Master Plan for Alachua County Parks
Squirrel Ridge Restroom Design
Photo Gallery
Barr Hammock Park - photo by Mark Procopio
Lake Alto - photo by Susan Clontz
Marjorie K. Rawlings Park - photo by Seth Shotwell