Visit Alachua

07/03/2025

City of Alachua'𝘀 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

🇺🇸 General parking opens at 5:00 PM.
🇺🇸 Parking is limited to first come, first served.
🇺🇸 Access parking from Peggy Road (County Road 2054).
🇺🇸 Use County Road 235A or NW 140th Street to access Peggy Road.
🇺🇸 We will have a one-way-in and one-way-out system implemented. Please pay attention to the parking staff and posted signs.
🇺🇸 If you have issues with your vehicle after the show, please contact parking staff or an officer for assistance.
🇺🇸 PLEASE take your time and drive with caution, as we will have a large amount of pedestrian traffic.

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07/02/2025

Hal Brady Recreation Complex, Splash Park and Legacy Park will be closed July 2-5 as we prepare for the largest small-town fireworks display in America! Be sure to join us on the 4th from 5pm to 9pm for the City of Alachua's Annual 4th of July Celebration! There's a chance of rain, so please bring ponchos and umbrellas to ensure you stay dry and enjoy the festivities! We look forward to seeing you there! 🌦

07/02/2025

New parking restrictions on Main Street.

The city of Alachua is undergoing a six-month parking experiment for free, two-hour on-street parking spots on the west side of Main Street. 

07/02/2025

Alachua County invites local artists, artist collaborators, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to apply for its Art Grant program for Fiscal Year 2026.

This grant awards artists and organizations thousands of dollars to help cover a variety of local project-related expenses, including visual art and music supplies, advertising, studio time, equipment, printing, and more.

The deadline to apply is July 31. Learn more and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/ArtGrantFY26

07/01/2025

06/29/2025

Pet safety during July 4th.

06/25/2025

This house in Lake city is super cute. Owned by friends who have outgrown it with the birth of their baby.

Escape to peaceful country living with this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Lake City. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the front porch and quiet evenings on the back porch overlooking the spacious yard. This move-in-ready property offers more than just a home—it includes a fully equipped mother-in-law suite or man cave with its own kitchenette and full bath, perfect for guests, hobbies, or extra privacy. A 12x24 workshop and a 26x50 pole barn with electricity provide ample space for projects, storage, or equipment. A whole house generator with two 100-pound propane tanks ensures peace of mind year-round. The yard is fenced and features a sprinkler system to keep it green year-round. Tucked away in a quiet rural setting, this property combines comfort, functionality, and country charm. Call me for a tour today!
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06/20/2025

First day of summer!

06/17/2025

Former commissioner Robert Wilford passed away early this morning. He had suffered a massive stroke the day before. Our prayers go out to the Wilford family.

06/16/2025

Tomorrow!

The City of Alachua's annual Strategic Planning Retreat will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m., at the Santa Fe College Perry Center.

This Strategic Planning Retreat is open to the public.