Tom Petty Park

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Tom Petty Park, formerly known as Northeast Park, was renamed for the famous, home-grown rock legend in 2018.

Sports fanciers will value the myriad of outdoor activity options in this northeastern park.  This park is a mecca for athletes, young and old, and includes lighted tennis courts* diamond fields for baseball, softball play, a lighted multi-use filed for flag football, soccer or ultimate frisbee.  Coming soon...eight lighted pickleball courts.  The paved walking trail will help you get in those step counts!  There is a fun and colorful playground for the kids, and picnic tables and grills for family and group outings. We didn't forget Fido. Your dog will love running around at our off-leash dog park!

*Help us keep the tennis courts in optimal condition by ONLY playing racquet sport on the courts.

Rock musician, Tom Petty, was born in Gainesville and lived a few streets away from the park. He spent many hours in what was Northeast Park and his closest friends remember those times fondly. After his death in 2017, Northeast Park was renamed after Petty.  In 2024, a historical marker was erected in the park to commemorate Petty and his legacy as a Gainesville rock legend.

Tom and his band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and in 2001, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 2017, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers completed their 40^th Anniversary Tour which ended September 25^th with a performance at California’s Hollywood Bowl.  Sadly, Petty passed away at the age of 66 the following week.

22.5 acres

Location

501 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville 32601  View Map

29.665235,-82.3203149

501 NE 16th Ave , Gainesville 32601

501 NE 16th Ave , Gainesville 32601

Tom Petty Park