My kid loves the idea of going on a picnic, so we pack up what seems like half of our refrigerator a few times a year and head out to one of our favorite Gainesville picnic spots.
We’re lucky, in Gainesville, to have so many great picnic spots to choose from! Here’s our list of top three picnic spots in Gainesville:
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Address: 3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: (352) 334-5067
What Beau and I love: This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching.
Bivens Arm Nature Park
Address: 3650 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 334-5067
What Beau and I love: Nature park featuring restrooms, trails, picnic tables, grills, a playground & more.
Alfred A. Ring Park
Address: 1801 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: (352) 334-5067
What Beau and I love: A hiking trail runs through this densely forested park with a wildflower garden & play area.
Boulware Springs Park
Address: 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: (352) 334-5067
What Beau and I love: This trailhead park has picnic facilities, a 19th-century waterworks building & a natural spring.
Cofrin Nature Park
Address: 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: (352) 334-5067
What Beau and I love: Forested area with a half-mile hiking trail & wetlands fed by Beville Heights Creek.
That’s our list, but I bet your family has their own favorite Gainesville picnic spots! I’d love to know where they are. Drop me a line on Facebook or email me at alexisr@macaronikid.com.
Have a great time on your picnic adventure, and remember...don’t forget the napkins!
