T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex Renovation & Master Plan Workshop #2

What? Community Workshop #2

When? Thursday, April 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where? T.B. McPherson Center, 1717 SE 15th St.

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are planning improvements at the T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex, located at 1717 SE 15th St., and we’d like your input!

Share your perspective by attending our second community workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Hear a presentation on the proposed building renovations and site improvements, informed by feedback from the first community workshop and survey
  • Provide input on draft conceptual plans to help refine the final building design and site master plan

About the project

The T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex is a 15-acre community park in southeast Gainesville featuring a recreation center, pool, courts, ball fields, playground, trails, picnic areas, fitness stations and parking.

This project is a planning effort to renovate the T.B. McPherson Recreation Center and shape a 10-year vision for the surrounding park. Design and construction of the recreation center renovation is expected to begin following completion of the master planning process.

Want to learn more? Visit the T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex project webpage.

T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex Planning Timeline

November-December 2025

  • Community survey opened
  • Community Workshop #1

January-February 2026

  • Survey closed
  • Draft conceptual plans

Spring 2026

  • Community Workshop #2
  • Revise conceptual plans

Summer 2026

  • Community Workshop #3
  • Present to the City Commission
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