Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series Published on September 03, 2026 The Cultural Affairs Division revives its Meet the Author and Lecture Series through spring 2027, with award-winning Florida author Kevin Powers presenting his novel, Children of the Wind, Thursday evening, Sept.17 at the city's A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center. (Author photo courtesy of Lynn Tennille Photography.) Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, PRCA
Gainesville commissions local artist for GPD Art Fencing Project Published on August 07, 2026 Sarah Hinds' proposal, "Common Light," was selected through a competitive qualifications-based process. The composition plays with circular forms that evoke citrus slices, bicycle wheels, train wheels and sunlight simultaneously, allowing the imagery to remain open, recognizable and interconnected rather than literal. Flowing structural bands reference pathways, rail lines and the flow of music. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Media Releases, PRCA
Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park Published on July 28, 2026 Gainesville invites the community to the 10th anniversary celebration of Depot Park, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, August 1, with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music and activities. The event is free and open to the public. The main parking lot will be reserved for ADA-accessible parking only. Additional parking is available in the overflow lot. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases, PRCA
City to restore public mural by Florida Highwaymen Artist Al Black Published on July 02, 2026 The Cultural Affairs Division will temporarily remove and restore a public art mural created by late Florida Highwaymen artist Al Black to preserve the artwork for future enjoyment. Commissioned by the city in 2022, the landscape mural is installed at the corner of Main Street and NE 6th Avenue. The final day for the public to view the mural at its current location will be Sunday, July 12. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases, PRCA
Gainesville celebrates reopening of Tom Petty Park Published on June 09, 2026 Tom Petty Park officially reopened June 6 to the delight of Gainesville residents and visitors who welcomed the renovations and new amenities. Improvements include new pickleball courts, seating, shade canopies, a multiuse trail, a concessions and storage building with public restrooms. The reopening followed several years of planning, design and public engagement, as well as one year of construct Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places
New multi-use trail completed in East Gainesville Published on June 02, 2026 A new multi-use trail along the north side of NE 31st Avenue between NE 15th Street and NE Waldo Road is open to the public - promoting walking, jogging, cycling and all forms of wheeling. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, PRCA, Transportation , Wild Spaces Public Places
McRorie Community Garden flourishes thanks to volunteers, partnerships Published on May 22, 2026 McRorie Community Garden is thriving, thanks to the efforts of more than 30 volunteers, community partners and city staff. With new fruit trees, an active composting program and an official Bee City Gainesville pollinator garden, the historic municipal garden is a testament to community collaboration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, PRCA
Gainesville hosts sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth events Published on May 20, 2026 The City of Gainesville, in partnership with the community, invites all neighbors to the sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration, a monthlong series of events honoring emancipation and Black history. This year’s theme is A Season of Freedom, Strength & Unity. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, PRCA
Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza Published on May 08, 2026 A large crowd of neighbors, community leaders and city staff gathered May 8 at the official reopening of the civic courtyard. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a total transformation of the municipal space, including new structural improvements, lighting, landscaping and seating. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places
Tom Petty Park sports new pickleball courts, seating, lighting Published on February 19, 2026 Eight new, pickleball courts at Tom Petty Park are now open to the public. Completed renovations at the municipal park also include new seating areas, a multiuse trail, new landscaping, shade structures and a stormwater pond. Visitors are advised work is still underway, and portions of the courts may close at times as crews complete final steps. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places