Poe Springs Park

Located north of Gainesville, Poe Springs is the largest spring in Alachua County. Poe Spring Park is open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk. The spring and boat ramp will close 30 minutes prior to dusk each day. There is a $5.00 per vehicle parking charge at Poe Springs, cash only please. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Park amenities include pavilions and picnic shelters, play areas, multi purpose fields, volleyball courts, and bar-b-que grills. There are loop trails throughout the park for hiking, and a boardwark that traverses the cypress swamp leads visitors to the springs. A boat launch and dock afford watercraft access to the river.

The Lodge At Poe Springs is available for event rentals, and is perfect for birthday parties, showers, and small weddings. Indoor seating can be arranged for up to 54 people conference style, and there is a kitchen (stove, refrigerator, sink) included in the rental fee. Restrooms are on-site, and there is additional picnic table seating under the attached pavilion.