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John Mahon Nature Park

Gainesville, Florida

Welcome to John Mahon Nature Park in Gainesville, Florida. This park is named for Dr. John Mahon, a local resident who advocated for the presservation of Paines Prairie and other lands.

To contact the Gainesville Parks and Recreation office please call 352-334-5067.

Gainesville Florida Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 11:30 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; alcohol, defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, golfing, motor vehicles, skating.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Florida, and United States statutes

9.89 acresabout seven and a half football fields
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Acreage9.89
Managed byCity of Gainesville
Address4101 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
Coordinates29.653730, -82.388408
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