Longwood Park — Attraction in Gainesville

This park has a long walking path that goes along the water. There are a couple places to stop including a pier to hang out near the water. There are other parts of the shoreline that are good for dipping your toes in or for kids jumping in the water. There are ducks and geese for feeding. There is a pavilion with picnic tables and several other picnic tables with grills and the pavilion has restrooms. I also spotted some tennis courts. They're also appears to be ample parking and there is another Park close by across the street with a playground. That Park is Wilshire hills.... Which also has an extended paved walking trail. Main feature to me is good views of the water good place to take photos if that's your thing also... Good nature near the city to...

I’ve been going to this park since I was a child, and I’m still very impressed at how the City of Gainesville has kept up with this park! Besides the pavilions, gazebos, and Tennis Courts, there is also a fishing/boating pier for people to visit as well as renting Kayaks on the go which are accessible during the Spring/Summer seasons. The last planets of the City Solar System walk are located within this park with Pluto’s plaque still remaining despite no longer being a full planet since 2006. This is a great place to go out with family and friends whether to have a picnic, walk the dog, or go bird...

Went to Longwood Park to launch kayaks. Launch area was limited to about 30 feet and half was red clay. Managed to launch about noon. Returned at 3:30 to find no where to come ashore due to swimmers and people fishing. Finally a couple realized our intent and moved aside. Once ashore, we found the loading area blocked by several vehicles. People told us the occupants of the pickup launched a boat and went fishing. Another large SUV Sat unattended as we loaded our kayaks. As we tried to leave, another vehicle blocked the middle of the road up to the parking lot. We were disappointed and...