Sweetwater Wetlands Park

One with the wild…

Was a very cool place to visit. Saw a lot of wildlife (wild horse, ducks, birds, turtles, and many many alligators). Can be intimidating as there is no protection, but there was always a ranger going ...

A beautiful adventure in Gainesville

I'm a nature lover and Sweetwater Wetlands Park was a great outing while visiting Gainesville. We got to see rabbits, alligators, Great Blue Heron, a fawn, an osprey,... and a snake... but it is natur...

A great spot for birding

My friends and I LOVED Sweetwater Wetlands park! We saw alligators, great blue heron, and so many other different types of birds. We went towards dusk when the birds were more active. Bring a hat, sun...

A Pleasant Surprise for only $5 a Car

If you love nature you will enjoy this pristine kept wetlands. The boardwalks allow you to explore more areas where a walk thru the wetlands would be impossible. This particular time of year, March, ...

Weekend walk

Wear sun sunscreen and/or protective clothing and a hat! There are a few covered benches but no other shade! Wildlife galore! Gators! Wide variety of birds, snakes, turtles and butterflies just to nam...