Duval Nature Park Improvements

Improvements are on the way for Duval Nature Park

The City of Gainesville's Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are excited to announce upcoming improvements at Duval Nature Park, 610 NE 24th Street. The project is expected to begin on Feb. 10 and extend through the summer.

The planned enhancements include:

· A designated asphalt parking area at the entrance on NE 24th Street

· A new walking trail around the existing stormwater pond at the eastern end of the park and a pedestrian entrance connecting the neighborhood to the north

· A new playground

· A new grill and water fountain located near the existing pavilion

· New signage throughout the park

· Stormwater improvements at the northwest corner of the park

AKEA Inc. was awarded the contract for these improvements through a competitive bidding process for a total of $237,000. Funding for this project comes from the Wild Spaces and Public Places half-cent sales tax.

For more information about the project, please email WildSpacesPublicPlaces@cityofgainesville.org or phone 352-393-8544.

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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