News and Events
Cuscowilla
Renovations are complete for the Lodge and South Pool Building including: ADA
restroom, building access, and sidewalk. Facilities will be available for rent
starting this fall. Additional site improvements include resurfaced parking
area, waterfront dock, climbing tower, and butterfly garden.
Cuscowilla Pool will be open to the public on the weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Pool hours are 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 call (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