There used to be a outdoor mini golf place near Butler Plaza decades ago. It lost a battle to land…read more"developers", and nobody ever made another one. Now we have one that is rain proof...what?!? Now we have a cool reason to go to the mall again, besides Spencers!

We had the little dudes in town, so we were looking for something fun and were excited to try the…read morenew mini golf place. We went on a weekday afternoon and basically had the whole place to ourselves. The staff at the front desk was super friendly, and I thought it was really cool that you can choose a character themed golf ball. The space theme is awesome, and from peeking into the party room, it looked like a fun place for birthdays or other celebrations. The course itself was enjoyable, but my only suggestion would be to have a little more space around some of the holes. They felt pretty close together, so I could see it getting a bit crowded on a busy night. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely go back. As a bonus, groups of five or more receive a discount!

Great place to spend some time. Nice shady spots, excellent trails, and the owners are sweet and…read moreaccommodating. Highly recommende.

We had the pleasure of visiting Kate's Fish Camp around Thanksgiving and have to say that owners…read moreMike & Monica were open, welcoming, & helpful throughout our visit. FYI- Monica,...not "Kate", is the current "proprietress", chuckling as folks tend to still address her as "Kate". Being Nature Lovers ourselves, we fully acknowledge the rationale for not having an on-site dump station, with such close proximity to natural waterways, and such. This information is freely shared when calling or upon arrival with the additional info provided of access to dump station at local Love's Travel Center in Hawthorne. Knowing this, arrive with empty tanks in your camper unit, to give you peace of mind & extra time. The water provided is great; Wifi Access -Kudos!; and the shower facility offers a wonderful, strong, steamy, hot-water flow with the added treat of seeing the moon & night sky above! The shower area and bathroom were always kept clean, well-stocked, and well-lit for evening visits. Our stay also followed the passes of both Helene & Milton...so things may have been looking a little rough... It was truly a pleasant surprise to have such easy access to the paved Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, of which we made frequent use for biking; hiking; and all-around wild-life strolling....while greeting local fisherman along the way. Lots & Lots of wildlife!!...Actually saw 21 wild turkeys one morning, that came out of hiding right after Thanksgiving passed!! The entrance from the main road may be a bit bumpy from the pavement change, and possible weather impact, just be alert & as always,.. take your time. There are traffic sounds heard, due to easy access to & from the campground,...however, it served as white-noise during those times when we were inside the RV. The benefit of having a taste of "Old-Time" Florida with such ease of access to Restaurants; Services; Healthcare; Parks/preserves; Entertainment/Sports/Art venues; & shopping , pretty much gives the best of both worlds. Be sure to take a stroll to the Campsite Office be fore you depart & treat yourself by picking out one ( or more) of the many hand-made soaps; lotions; balms; shampoos; & "Swamp Juice" that Monica creates!....Don't forget to pick up a few extras for gifting those worthy friends & family members!!

Our experience with Camp Laurel South has been incredibly positive in many ways. Our two daughters…read morehave gained independence, confidence and life-long friendships there. Roger and Dagni care genuinely about each camper; they truly love and support each of their "children" at camp. The staff members are professional, always smiling, cheering and hugging. Their enthusiasm and spirit is contagious. Our children became better tennis players at camp, their swimming skills improved and their endurance levels climbed; but more importantly, they developed new passions, friends for life, and an incredible sense of spirit and adventure that I know will never fade. The variety of activities on A and B days is diverse, and always improving; from sports to arts, nature to science, cooking to fishing, there is something for every type of child. The field trips are highlights, the food is delicious, and the facilities are breathtaking. Camp Laurel South is a magical place that exposed our children to experiences and friendships that simply cannot be replaced. Best parenting decision we've made!

Amazing staff and facility that goes the extra mile for birthday parties. Highly recommended.read more

What a wonderful resource in our community. They've helped fit bows for both myself and my…read moredaughter, have reasonable prices on nearly everything we've needed, and have been supportive of her 4H program.

The last time I was here was 1991 and it was awesome then. I have no idea what the place is like…read morenow. I miss Skeeters Big Biscuits too. That place was great.

Our family was at Oak Hall for way longer than we should have. It was announced recently that their…read moreHead of School resigned. Their Lower School principal also resigned recently to relocate (although many would say that was a good thing). The academics at Oak Hall are not great in my opinion and the favoritism, again in my opinion, is unlike anything I've ever seen. Unless you are a big donor or friends with an administrator please don't even consider Oak Hall. Over the last few years many of the best teachers and brightest students have left for Frazier or other private schools. I also know for a fact about behavior issues and racism that have occurred that would shock you. The fancy gates and prestigious price tag status entice many families until they actually get to know the school. Some of their buildings are around 50 years old and are in desperate need of work. After 'nationwide searches' they tend to hire parents or people that many teachers and parents don't even want.

Dont waste your time for drama summer camp If your child is…read morenot active student in the school

This is just about the most quanit and unassuming park in Gainesville. It is in the Duckpond area,…read moreclose to the Thomas Center. It's not big, there are no baseball diamonds or fields to play ball. It's in a quiet neighborhood, and easy to find. What it is great for is little children. Whether a newborn, toddler or preschooler, this place is perfect for parents with small children! Even one of the play areas looks like building blocks! You can let your child play in the sandbix, swing on a swing or just play on the climbing stuff. It is perfect to get out of the house and let your child explore without worrying too much about bike traffic or bigger kids, or anything elsethat you'd have to "watch out for". It is a small minimal park where you can relax and have quality time with your new family addition in the out of doors, breathing fresh air, with less worries on your mind. If you have small children, this park is for you!

This nice quiet historic city park located in the Downtown area of Gainesville offers a great…read morerecreational area with a range of outdoor play for children and families. This scenic green space has a great playground with swings, slides and a rock climbing attachment on the equipment with a shade structure. We walked around the small park and enjoyed the grassy area and magnolia trees. There is a picnic table but no bathrooms.

This is a nice county park and I wish to add it is not just a kids' playground, either. There is…read moreindeed a playground and some pic-nic tables on the south side of the parking area but on the northern side there are extensive trails going through several types of natural habitats. The trails are appropriate for hiking or mountain biking, running too but be careful because there are a lot of roots and some unexpected wet areas and drop offs. Mountain biking you need to beware of branches and very narrow foot trails in some places, but it's fun. This is a county park and not the better-known San Felasco Hammock State Park not far from here. It is confusing that both parks share a very similar name so just check a map and ensure you're at the one you want.

A very quiet playground in a nice shaded area off of NW 43rd St., north of NW 53rd Ave. This park…read morehas covered picnic benches, bathrooms, a tire swing, a bouncy bridge and a few paved trails. I have never gotten to go on the trails, but maybe when my kids get a bit older we will venture down them!!