Depot Park

Category: Park in Gainesville, Florida

Address: 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

Phone: +13523938510

Reviews

Michael Smith

Sep 12, 2022

Good Family Park

Tyler Alvers

Sep 9, 2022

Gaet place to get outside. City type nature Trails, saw turtles and alligators though. Nice shops for snacks and such. Water play area for kids and I know they tend to have alot of free events from time to time. Restrooms on site. Great place for a picnic or family day out.

Jeremiah Cummings

Sep 3, 2022

Great park with lots of room to run around with tons of activities happening routinely

Narayani Pokhrel

Sep 3, 2022

Beautiful place to bike, jog or walk around the large pond There is a picnic setup and benches too. There is also a kids playground and at least one trail around the pond.

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Questions & Answers

is there a place to purchase food and drinks?

Debbie Pereira | Sep 12, 2018
K. Waters | Sep 12, 2018

There sure is. You also have a Winn-Dixie further down on the right side of South Main and a Dollar general counter clockwise from it if yiu needed to pick up more things before going to the park.

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Are there picnic tables?

Ernie Almira | Sep 12, 2018
Chris Craine | Sep 12, 2018

Yes. There are covered areas with picnic tables and grills for cooking located right next to the playground.

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Can you go picnic on the grass?

Jaliyha Williams | Mar 15, 2022
Jessica Ludwig | Mar 15, 2022

Yes but there aren't many shaded places

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Is the playground open now?

Anna Stringer | Sep 11, 2021
Anas Hammoudeh | Sep 11, 2021

Yes, the playground is open

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I want to come to coverts & open air movies but the mound is too steep for my wheelchair to be safe. Please make all parts of the park ADA compliant as it should be. My power scooter sinks into the gravel roundthe boxcar..

angliase | Sep 12, 2018
Sherry Crane | Sep 12, 2018

Not sure how the visibility for movies would be but there are picnic pavilions that are solid concrete, and are I believe within ADA compliance.

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What are the hours for the enclosed play area/splash pad?

Jodi Biggar | Sep 12, 2017
Patrick Donges | Sep 12, 2017

The playground and Blue Grotto are open dawn to dusk.

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Are they open on sundays

Shakela Hayes | Sep 12, 2019
Eliran Nider | Sep 12, 2019

Yes. The park is public and outdoor so it's open 7 days a week - dawn to 11:30p.m. Children's play area & conservation area: dawn to dusk

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Do you have to pay to get in this park

Kristin Inscoe | Sep 12, 2018
Cynethia Mitchell | Sep 12, 2018

It's free but, can fill up quickly

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Is the museum open

Destinee sky | Sep 12, 2018
Daniel Perez | Sep 12, 2018

May 19th

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Can you use a grill at the park?

Shirley Satcher | Sep 12, 2018
Steven Smith | Sep 12, 2018

Grilles are available at first come first serve basis. I'm sure you could reserve one and a pavilion, but tgere is rarely a need. According to the rules you can bring your own, but why would you if they provide them. Loading up your own could be very messy.

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What time is the water turned on for the splash park

S H | Jun 13, 2022
S H | Jun 13, 2022

Do u know when it will be open again

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When will the splash park reopen?

Carol Christman | Jun 13, 2022
Vee Holt (Vee) | Jun 13, 2022

Not sure 😕

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Why cant i fly my drone there

D J I MAVIC MINI. VIDEOS TWIN CHAMPION | Sep 11, 2021
Tom Frye | Sep 11, 2021

They don't allow it

Are there basketball courts?

Briana Robles (Bri) | Sep 11, 2021
matthew lauria | Sep 11, 2021

No didnt see any

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Can you have a bounce house?

Tabresha Blake | Sep 11, 2020
Kathy Kelley | Sep 11, 2020

However there may be enough room , you would need to call the park

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How can I get a hold of them to reserve a pavilion for a birthday party? I tried calling the number: no one picks up, I tried the website their voice message system provides and it says website unavailable

Ayme Coutino | Sep 11, 2020
Jessica Weaver | Sep 11, 2020

When we held a party there we just showed up early and set up..did not reserve a pavilion

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What kinda food

Jo Hilton | Sep 12, 2019
Sylvia Nguyen | Sep 12, 2019

They have a small restaurant/store. It's really cute and family oriented. You can buy things from a pizza to chips and snacks.

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Is there a lost and found. I may have left my Tilly Hat there yesterday. I think it has my name written on the inside

Dean Graham | Sep 12, 2019
Samara | Sep 12, 2019

If it were me, I'd probably start by calling Boxcar; if it's not there, they may have more info about where to look. Good luck!

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Is the water park still closed ? When will it be opened

Theresa Grimes | Sep 12, 2019
Theresa Hall | Sep 12, 2019

All there is is a splash pad. Nothing else wet and fun.

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Do they have electrical outlets?

M B | Sep 12, 2019
Cheri Purdy | Sep 12, 2019

Probably near the stores. Not sure around the park.

Is there any publix around the area?

Mau Urdaneta | Sep 12, 2019
Robet Gillet | Sep 12, 2019

I think all the answers were appropriate

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Is there a restroom?

Kt McCann | Sep 12, 2019
Lauren Honeycutt | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

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Do you have to pay to reserve a pavilion

Cassandra HERBERT | Sep 12, 2019
Brandy Andre | Sep 12, 2019

Yes. You do.

Where is the off-leash area for dogs?

Kevin Roldan | Sep 12, 2019
Kathleen Pagan | Sep 12, 2019

Dogs are allowed but required to be leashed. There is another city park just north of Depot Park on S. Main Street that has a fenced areas where dogs may be off -leash. The dog park is at Lynch Park, between 4th and 5th Ave. along S. Main St.

Is there a carousel or a museum just like sugar sand park

Amazing ryder | Sep 12, 2019
Don Dubois | Sep 12, 2019

There is no carousel. There is the Cade museum for creativity and invention adjacent to the Park.

Hi can we get birthday party in the depot park, without the booking of pavilion ?

Ssnaz Hashemnejad | Sep 12, 2018
Rhoda Richardson | Sep 12, 2018

Call them ,they do have other tables other than the pavilion

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Is there paddle boats

Cathy West | Sep 12, 2018
Charles Delosier | Sep 12, 2018

Did not see any but it was raining..

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Hello I have question,can I take a birthday party at the depot park? If yes,how much does is cost for 3 hours? Thank you

Ssnaz Hashemnejad | Sep 12, 2018
Steven Smith | Sep 12, 2018

It was $70 for 4 hours the last i checked. You do not need to rent a pavilion, but it is recommended. It is first come first served if there is no reservations. Have a wonderful Birthday!

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Hi !is open today?

Ssnaz Hashemnejad | Sep 12, 2018
Andrew McNamara | Sep 12, 2018

Yes it is open

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Can one see the Fourth of July fireworks at Flavet Field from Depot Park?

Stasia Snowden | Sep 12, 2018
Steven Smith | Sep 12, 2018

Probably not. The Gainesville fireworks are usually there. To me the best spot to see them is at Lake Alice. Seeing them reflect off the water is wonderful.

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Is there an off leash area for dogs?

Ariale Lewis | Sep 12, 2018
Yolanda Grant | Sep 12, 2018

Yes

Hello, can some one tell me if you have to rent a pavilion at the depot park to throw a small birthday cookout?

Laycee Suiter | Sep 12, 2018
Jennifer Kim | Sep 12, 2018

I suggest renting the space. It is about $70 for 4 hours. While it's first come, first serve, they definitely reserve the space for paying customers.

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What is thename of the restraunt there?

Stacey Waldrop | Sep 12, 2018
Alex Robinson | Sep 12, 2018

The Boxcar

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Is this is a free speech first amendment protected space. Can a non profit organization distibute leaflets and talk to park goers

SV Dd | Sep 12, 2018
Julian Myers | Sep 12, 2018

Not all forms of free speech are protected here. Bu as long as it isn't hate speech, profanity, ponographic, or otherwise disruptive you should be good. We do however, have a true free speech protected area at the Plaza of the Americas on UF campus.

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Can you fish here?

Dakota Phillips | Sep 12, 2018
Edith Mcvey | Sep 12, 2018

No, you can't. There are posted signs at each pond that say no.

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Do you have to pay

Destiney Jervis | Sep 12, 2018
Ashley f | Sep 12, 2018

No. Depo park is free.

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Is the splash area open year round?

flee2321 | Sep 12, 2018
Beth Kirby | Sep 12, 2018

The water will not come on unless the outdoor temp is above a certain level, I think 70°.

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Is the park free?if not how much per person?

Naderah Williams | Sep 12, 2018
Karla Jones | Sep 12, 2018

Yes

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Are u all open tomorrow? My son's party waa supposed to be there & I can't get an answer on the phone

Ashley Cox-Gates | Sep 12, 2017
Ashley Cox-Gates | Sep 12, 2017

Right but they have events cancelled that tgey had scheduled. I only need comments from park staff for for sure answers.

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I'm trying planning on having a baby shower next month and I wanted to use the park.how much would it cost to do so?

iamkekelarie | Sep 12, 2017
A H | Sep 12, 2017

Depending on the day of the week that you book it ranges from $40-$75, plus various fees per hour. They are booked up on almost all weekends for the next month or so.

Is pet allowed in the park?

Noobsy | Sep 12, 2017
Patrick Donges | Sep 12, 2017

Yes, leashed pets are allowed.

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