The city of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will host a groundbreaking ceremony at Tom Petty Park on Friday, April 4.
The event will start at 10 a.m. at 501 NE 16th Ave., just west of the tennis courts, and will celebrate upcoming improvements to the park, including adding eight dedicated pickleball courts, new seating areas, parking lot lights and a pedestrian entrance from the NE 16th Avenue crosswalk.
The project will also re-route the existing multi-purpose trail to enhance ADA accessibility, renovate and enlarge the restrooms, and improve landscaping and stormwater management on-site…