Parks Map Reveals Lack of Green Space in Western Alachua County

A map of parks in Alachua County suggests that little thought has been given to recreational space for the communities west of I-75. Converting West End Golf Club into a multi-use green space would solve a critical unmet need for the residents of West Alachua County.

Citizens of Alachua County, which includes all of the communities west of I-75, pay exorbitant property taxes.  What have we gotten?  Unfettered development, crowded roads, pollution, and only 2 parks out of 10, the Alachua County Mark S. Hopkins (Pocket) Park and Veterans Memorial Park.  These parks are located nearly 7 miles away from all of the communities within a 2-mile radius of the West End Golf Course.  You can not walk to these parks, there is no public transportation to these parks, to get to these parks, you must drive. 

Please write/email the Alachua County Commissioners and let them know that the West End Golf Course should remain a multi-generational, multi-use green space for all to enjoy.

Alachua County Commissioners
12 SE 1st Street, 2nd Floor
Gainesville, FL  32601
Cc:  Gerry Brewington, Sr. Planner
Bocc@alachuacounty.us
Cc: glb@alachuacounty.us