Tom Petty Park is nestled in the northeast corner of central Gainesville, approximately two miles from the University of Florida campus. Amenities include a diamond for baseball/softball, multipurpose field, racquetball courts, tennis courts.

Jun 17, 2024 · Tom Petty Park was named after Tom in 2018. It has lots of beautiful long-leaf pine trees, a dog park, tennis and racquetball counts, trails, a playground, and more.

Jul 1, 2024 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Racquetball courts were demolished in Tom Petty Park on Monday. The courts were taken down to be replaced with eight new pickleball courts. This change comes after local residents were polled on what sport the space should be used for.

Across from Lake Alice at sunset, see hundreds of thousands of bats take flight from the UF Bat Houses. Explore over 100 miles of trails, including the paved 16-mile multi-purpose path on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, hiking trails at Morningside Nature Center and walking, equestrian and cycling trails at Turkey Creek Preserve.

Long known as Northeast Park, this Gainesville park was renamed after prominent rock musician Tom Petty in 2018. According to an October 20, 2018 article in the Gainesville Sun, Petty and his brother “grew up in this park,” and it was a “sanctuary” for them.

Long known as Northeast Park, this Gainesville park was renamed after prominent rock musician Tom Petty in 2018. Tom Petty Park is nestled in the northeast corner of central Gainesville, approximately two miles from the University of Florida campus.

Located just north of downtown in Gainesville, Tom Petty Park is a lively and welcoming escape for families, sports lovers, and dog owners alike. This vibrant recreational hub boasts well-maintained sports fields perfect for soccer, baseball, or …

Dec 16, 2024 · In the years since his 2016 death, Gainesville has honored Petty by naming a park in his memory — but that’s not the only destination Petty fans can visit in said Florida city to explore Tom Petty’s life and times.

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Tom Petty Park in Gainesville is a mixed bag of reviews, with some visitors feeling let down by the lack of direct Tom Petty-related memorabilia but appreciating the park's amenities like tennis and racquetball courts, shaded walking trails, and dog areas.