ACT Parks & Preserves
In addition to facilitating the protection of thousands a of acres of conservation land across North Central Florida, ACT also owns and manages more than 6,000 acres. Our public preserves are currently located in Alachua and Marion counties and most are free to access from sunrise to sunset.
This map below includes parks and preserves managed by ACT that are open to the public and can be accessed by road. Additional access information for each location can be found by clicking on the images below the map.
ACT Parks & Preserves Map
Public Parks & Preserves
The following conservation properties are open to the public.
General rules and guidelines for all ACT parks and preserves are as follows:
Preserves are open from sunrise to sunset.
Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash.
Trails are unpaved and in some places can be muddy, uneven, or wet.
Drones are not permitted without permission from ACT.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Parks & Preserves Updates
January 3, 2024: The swimming area at Rock Bluff Springs (J.H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park) is closed due to high water levels. The hiking trails and parking remain open.
We’d love your feedback!
Alachua Conservation Trust is dedicated to providing a high-quality experience to our park and preserve visitors. In order to help us improve and grow, please take a few minutes to complete these short surveys regarding your visit.
There are two ways to provide feedback:
Coming Soon
We look forward to welcoming you to the following conservation properties at a future date!
Non-public Conservation Land
The following property is not open to the public and is managed by ACT to preserve its conservation value.
Banner image by Kim Davidson.
