Loblolly Woods Nature Park — Attraction in Gainesville

Little gem! Great walks. Very uneven paths with lots of tree roots l, downed limbs, if you need to be aware of this. If you go off the main path into the smaller ones, you have some inclined to deal with also. Off the main path is where the best views are. Sandy shorelines and great quiet spots to enjoy. The creeks are very shallow now but it's moving water. Mosquitos are still out close to dusk. Lots of squirrels eating walnuts, which are everywhere you look. Pileated woodpeckers are also in abundance. Plenty of shade. Take a water bottle and some unrushed time and you will enjoy the walk...good wandering around the woods and at the waters. Bridges have good views and smooth walking. No stairs to navigate. Restrooms are clean and right at the parking lot. Parking lot is small. One handicap spot. If you are in a wheelchair or scooter, you can make it with time, caution and paying attention. Pups seem to enjoy their outings here 🐕...people pick up after them nicely. There are poop bags provided and trash cans along the main path. Thanks for picking up after your furry friend! This is a non manicured park, it's left in it's great natural, wild condition, which is perfect. Brambles and thorny vines, uneven terrain, traffic sounds come through but easily fall into the background. Enjoy! ✌️ Have fun...get out there...

Although I haven't gone to this location in a couple years, it is (and has been) perfect for both solitary and group visits. While at UF, I took a geology lab and this location was one of our field trips. You can find cool things while exploring, like shark teeth (but be sure to wash your hands after touching them and/or the water). I wouldn't recommend actually getting in the water, as explained by the sign at the park's entrance.

Recommendations: Bring water and sealed snacks even if you only plan on going for a short period of time. It can get humid and sweaty really fast, even if you're simply moving through the area slowly. Follow the trail while watching for tree roots so you don't trip.

There's lots of tree coverage, but I would still bring sunscreen. Dress appropriately (hat, long socks, long pants, old sneakers, etc.) and check for ticks afterwards. I've never had an issue here, but better to be safe than sorry!

My favorite part of this location is how beautifully it is tucked away from the surrounding area. It's directly off of SW 34th Street, shortly after the traffic lights intersecting with University Ave. One of Gainesville's hidden gems for its quietude and peacefulness. Don't blink or...

I've been wanted to explore this park for a while being in a mobility chair has its challenges. As I entered the small parking lot there's only one handicap spot near where the bathrooms are there is a wheelchair ramp to get up to it but if you're in a mobility chair it's almost impossible to get to the bathroom. The trails themselves are not very handcuff friendly for mobility chair most the trails off of the main trail are impossible to get down to unless you can walk there's a lot of exposed roots along the way and the two boardwalks are very difficult to get onto for the mobility chair due to the roots and the erosion lifting Pathways up too high. Mind you I did enjoy my visit it's a nice canopy area and you can see the water that runs through in the Creeks during this time of year most of them are dry with a few exceptions I do suggest you wear mosquito spray there are a lot of dog walkers there makes me wish I could walk on my two legs again so I could really enjoy the park to the max still worth the trip take a few minutes break...