Alachua County, FL

07/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/08/2024 05:40

Re-Opened Nature Preserves

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​​Alachua County's nature preserves sustained impacts from Hurricane Debby, including flooding and trees uprooting on some trails. The staff has assessed trail conditions and re-opened some preserves to public access. For your safety, please respect preserve and trail closures and stay off closed trail areas.

The following county nature preserves have been re-opened:

  • Barr Hammock Preserve - Levy Loop Trail only
  • Turkey Creek Preserve
  • Buck Bay Preserve
  • Sweetwater Preserve


All other county preserves with public access remain closed while staff address storm damage and safety concerns.

For more information, call 352-264-6868 or email [email protected].

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