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Parks, Community Centers, Boatramps

Florida's gateway and home to world famous natural wonders and outdoor recreation

County Parks Community Centers Boat Ramps

 

Pets and alcohol are not allowed in any park. Please do not attach decorations, tarps, or banners of any kind to the picnic pavilions. Some parks may have additional rules.

County Parks

Chief Alligator

Alligator Lake Park

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Park Hours

Tuesday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Monday)
*Winter Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Features

Playground with ADA Accessibility, 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, Picnic Pavilions, Ponderosa Pavillion (reservations only), Volleyball court, Horseshoe pit, Canoeing and fishing, Disc golf course

Falling Creek Falls

Falling Creek Falls

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Park Hours

Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
*Winter Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Features

Elevated Boardwalk to the Falls, Picnic Pavillions, Walking Trail, Restroom, Playground

Columbia City Park Playground

Columbia City Park

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Park Hours

Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
*Winter Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Features

Covered area with picnic tables. One picnic table is ADA Accessible, ADA Accessible Restrooms, Soft surface walk trail, Inclusive Playground Design

Rum Island Park

Rum Island Park

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Admission Fee: $5.00, per vehicle Annual Permit Passes may be purchased from Board of County Commissioners office for $25.00. Please call 386-755-4100.

Park Hours

Monday – Sunday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Winter: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Features

Restrooms (ADA), Picnic Tables, Charcoal Grills, ADA Accessible ramp into spring

Southside Ball Complex

Southside Sports Complex

Southside Complex website

Features

Tournament Ready, 13 Baseball Fields, 12 Softball Fields, 15 Batting Cages, 7 Soccer Fields, 846 Paved Parking Lots, Concessions and Restroom Buildings, Available Maintenance Staff

Bethlehem Park

Bethlehem Park

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Hours

Sun up to sun down.

Features

Basketball Court, Restrooms, Playground, 1 Picnic Pavilion, Softball Field,

Contacts

Neomia Brown at 352-226-1751
Harvey McCloud at 386-454-2526

Board of County Commissioners

Five Points Park

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Features

Basketball Court, Playground equipment

Contact

Phone: (386) 719-7545

Youngs Park

Youngs Park

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Features

Basketball Court, Playground equipment, Tennis Court, Bathrooms

Contact

City of Lake City

Annie Mattox

Annie Mattox Park

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Softball Diamond

Contact

Mary Williams at
(h) 386-752-0242
(cell) 386-466-8669

Community Centers

Richardson

Richardson

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Features

Indoor Air-Conditioned Gymnasium with lockerooms/restrooms, Conference Room, Concessions Room, all purpose meeting room, Cafeteria, Kitchen, 1 regulation softball field, 8 outdoor basketball courts, 1 tennis court, covered picnic tables, playground with equipment

Contact

Phone: 386-754-7095 or 386-754-7096

Deep Creek

Deep Creek Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Volley Ball Court, Walk Trail, Picnic Tables

Contact

Phone: 386-719-7568
Contact: Colby Law at 386-755-6975 (Milton's Grocery Store)

Lulu Community Center

Lulu Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Picnic Tables

Contact

Board of County Commissioners Offices at 386-758-100

Mason City Community Center

Mason City Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Ballfields, Picnic Tables

Contact

Michelle Jones, 386-623-2155
Valerie Ryals, 386-397-3873

Ft. White Community Center

Ft. White Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Ballfields

Contact

Contact: Ft. White Town Hall at 386-497-2321

Springville Community Center

Springville Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Picnic Pavilion

Contact

Phone: 386-752-5484
Contact: Fred McIntosh at 386-752-4205
Contact: Gloria McIntosh at 386-755-1099

Westside Community Center

Westside Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Picnic Pavillion, Basketball Court

Contact

Flossie Mcquire, 386-752-2681

Winfield Community Center

Winfield Community Center

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Features

Playground Equipment, Ballfield, Basketball, Tennis Court, 2 covered picnic pavilions, Nature Trail

Contact

Phone: 719-7509
Contact: Willy B. Allen at 386-397-0917
Rentz Galloway at 386-752-5643

Boat Ramps

Alligator Lake South Boatramp

Alligator Lake South Boat Ramp

Alligator Lake North Boatramp

Alligator Lake North Boat Ramp

Alligator Lake North Boatramp

Alligator Lake Park Boat Ramp

Bible Camp Road Boatramp

Bible Camp Road Boat Ramp
Sante Fe River

Cone Bridge Road Boatramp

Cone Bridge Road Boat Ramp
Suwannee River

Hollingsworth Bluff Boatramp

Hollingsworth Bluff Boat Ramp
Sante Fe River

Rum Island Boatramp

Rum Island Boat Ramp
Sante Fe River

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Admission Fee: $5.00

River Rise Boatramp

River Rise Boatramp
Sante Fe River

Water town lake Boatramp

Watertown Lake Boatramp

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Contact Us

Public Records

Public records request policy and fees
Board of County Commissioners
Tel. (386) 758-1326
Fax (386) 758-2182
Email: bccadmin@columbiacountyfla.com

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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