Depot Park, Gainesville

About Depot Park

Depot Park in Gainesville features a splash pad and children's play area where visitors spend time in the water and on playground equipment. The splash pad operates daily when temperatures exceed 70 degrees, opening near 7 AM and closing at sunset. The play area offers similar hours. A nature trail winds through a conservation area also open from morning to sunset. The park includes lit areas accessible until 11:30 PM for evening visits. Restrooms remain open until 9 PM. The splash pad and play area close for 30 minutes during lightning within 10 miles, with a newly installed lightning detection device that sounds a 15-second siren as warning. The all-clear signal consists of three short horn blasts. Food and pets are not permitted in the play areas to maintain safety and water cleanliness. Depot Park suits families with young children seeking water play and outdoor activity in Gainesville.