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Depot Park

83 Reviews

#10 of 55 things to do in Gainesville

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Closed Now: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM

200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004

Open today: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM

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“Great park”

This is a great place for kids. All kinds of activities including a splash area. Slides, a mock... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Patricia H

“Nice stopping point while riding Hawthorne-Gainesville trail”

We come by here when riding the Hawthorne-Gainesville bike trail. Refreshments available and... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Helen B

Jackson, United States

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“splash pad”(8 reviews)

“playground for kids”(3 reviews)

“convenience store”(3 reviews)

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Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge...more

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Hours Today: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004

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Patricia H

101

Reviewed 4 days ago

Great park

This is a great place for kids. All kinds of activities including a splash area. Slides, a mock train, sandboxes, tire swings, lots of space to tun, etc. shaded places and chairs for adults. There is also a very nice bike/walk trail, picnic tables, and...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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Helen B

Jackson, United States

Reviewed 1 week ago

Nice stopping point while riding Hawthorne-Gainesville trail

We come by here when riding the Hawthorne-Gainesville bike trail. Refreshments available and bathroom. Nice playground for kids. And a small walking trail with plants.

Date of experience: March 2019

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76vetteguy

Gainesville, Florida

142

Reviewed 1 week ago

Free 5K Parkrun every Saturday

We are fortunate to have Parkrun event in Gainesville. You don't have to be a trained athlete to take part in the 5k. You can walk, run, push a stroller or run with your dog and all your stats are maintained online to keep you...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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BWNJ2014

Montville, New Jersey

3717

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful afternoon in the park

Kudos to local government for this great use of abandoned depot and sidings. The day we went park was being used by bikers, joggers, acrobats, and strollers. Well designed and a great addition to outdoor space. The pub/grill was just right for a drink and...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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T5552ZJbillt

101

Reviewed July 18, 2019

best new year's eve ever!

we spent last dec 31 at the park along with hundreds of other folk, all enjoying the wonderful fireworks. as it is quite popular, plan to leave early to get a parking spot less than a mile away

Date of experience: December 2018

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G4662SUpatriciap

Williston, Florida

Reviewed July 8, 2019 via mobile

Great time at the Depot

The grandkids are having a great time here. I will definitely bring them back. Water, playground and much more.

Date of experience: July 2019

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653tedw

Reviewed July 8, 2019 via mobile

Great family park!

Splash pad, play park with shade and walking trails! Nearby food from train cars! Great park by a pond!

Date of experience: July 2019

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Harriet S

Reviewed May 31, 2019

closed splash park

Usually we love taking our granddaughter to the park. She especially loves the splash park. Today we went and were very disappointed to see that the splash park was closed due to needing maintenance, but there was no one there working on the problem. Since...More

Date of experience: May 2019

1 Thank Harriet S

KEENA61

Gainesville, Florida

539

Reviewed May 22, 2019

Beautiful Park

Went to just walk around and check out this park. It was very nice. Beautiful place for taking pictures. The water park where the kids play was really nice. I haven't tried the restaurant there yet but that is the plan for my next visit....More

Date of experience: April 2019

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Jincognito

Gainesville, Florida

622184

Reviewed May 8, 2019

A good addition, but not really a destination

As I live here I welcome another park. They have made this out of a dingy part of town, and an asset it is. However, this is tripadvisor and I have difficulty endorsing this as a destination unless there is a festival (or, for instance...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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438wendyg

Are there BBQ grills There?

June 1, 2018|

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Yes, there is a pravilion on the east side that has a few and some places you can get out of the rain. GREAT lay out and parking is on that side of the park as well.