Leonard Park — Attraction in Gainesville

This park is beautiful and serene. Lots of trees and a wonderful playground for the children. It also has a zoo. There are 2 pavilions that can be rented for family gatherings and such. A train that runs around the park and a pool to swim in, open from Memorial day to Labor day. There is also softball fields next to it that the area teams play on it every year. I have been going to this park for 46 years. Our family has had family reunions, birthday parties, and even a Mother's day celebration there. My children and grandchildren have enjoyed the playground and zoo for many years. Since Covid 19, we bring a lunch and eat at the picnic tables just to get away from the house for a while. There is always other people there doing the same thing. I am so glad that we have this park, it has so many happy memories for our family. I gives a feeling of comfort and...

I love this park!! The location is amazing, as it is right across from the Frank Buck Zoo. The playground is an awesome place for kids to roam around and be crazy, all while having the security of one entrance/exit for parental peace of mind. The playground has plenty of benches for parents who want to sit and watch their kids play. Outside of the playground, there are large grassy fields to wander around on or to picnic on, or you could choose to use a picnic table under the open sky. Alternatively, there is a large pavilion with plenty of tables and a stage for...

This is a large park on the outskirts of town, next to the Frank Buck Zoo. There are multiple fenced/sectioned off play areas for the kids with large structures to climb and play on. During the spring amd summer a cute train makes trips around the park areas for $2/person. There are also picnic tables scattered all throughout the park, a large covered pavilion with a stage and a small pavilion near the playground. The aquatic center and baseball fields are just to the east of the park and zoo (same entrance). All facilities are typically kept...