Sweetwater Wetlands Park acquires an electric tram courtesy of the Wild Spaces & Public Places sales tax!

Accessible Tram Tours at Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Road Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce that Sweetwater Wetlands Park recently acquired a 10-passenger accessible electric tram to accommodate those with mobility challenges along with their family and friends. Paid for by the Wild Spaces & Public Places half-cent sales tax, the tram allows for guided tours where passengers can learn about the park’s wildlife and plants along with its history and management. The cost of the tram was $37,180. Tours are free with general park admission fee ($5/vehicle) and are booked in advance via eventbright. If you do not require mobility assistance at the park, we ask that you join one of the walking tours. View Photo Album

For questions, please contact Betsy Waite, Director of Wild Spaces & Public Places, at 352-393-8187 or WildSpacesPublicPlaces@gainesvillefl.gov. The Wild Spaces & Public Places sales tax will continue to create, improve and maintain parks and recreational facilities and acquire and improve environmentally-sensitive lands. To sign up for updates, please visit www.WildSpacesPublicPlacesGNV.org.

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

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