Re-Opened Nature Preserves
Wednesday, Aug. 07, 2024
Last Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2026
Alachua County’s nature preserves sustained impacts from Hurricane Debby, including flooding and trees uprooting on some trails. The staff has assessed trail conditions and re-opened some preserves to public access. For your safety, please respect preserve and trail closures and stay off closed trail areas.
The following county nature preserves have been re-opened:
- Barr Hammock Preserve – Levy Loop Trail only
- Turkey Creek Preserve
- Buck Bay Preserve
- Sweetwater Preserve
All other county preserves with public access remain closed while staff address storm damage and safety concerns.
For more information, call 352-264-6868 or email landconservation@alachuacounty.us.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
