Alfred A. Ring Nature Park Boardwalk Replacement: Construction is halfway complete!

Alfred A. Ring Nature Park Boardwalk Improvement Update

Improvements to the nature park are halfway complete!

Alfred A. Ring Nature Park

1801 NW 23rd Blvd.

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to announce boardwalk improvements at Alfred A. Ring Nature Park are halfway complete. Work began in December 2024 and is expected to finish by the end of March 2025.

The boardwalks in the park have suffered significant wood rot, creating a safety hazard. The renovation work involves replacing all walking surfaces, top handrails and any deteriorated structural members on all of the boardwalks. Additionally, new concrete ramps are being constructed at the north trailhead bridge.

The nature park will remain closed until work is completed. During this time, we encourage the public to visit any of the city's other beautiful nature parks.

For more information, contact Pete McNiece at McNiecePR@gainesvillefl.gov, or 352-393-8544.

Wild Spaces & Public Places

Your Half-Cent Sales Tax at Work

This project is being funded with the Wild Spaces & Public Places half-cent sales tax. Collected from January 2023 to December 2032, the sales tax will continue to acquire and improve lands for conservation, wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreation, and to operate and maintain parks and recreational facilities. To sign up for updates, please visit www.gainesvillefl.gov/wspp.

Gainesville City Commission: Harvey Ward (Mayor), Ed Book, Cynthia Chestnut, Desmon Duncan-Walker, Bryan Eastman, James Ingle, Casey Willits