Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park A world renowned birding hot spot and man-made enhancement wetland. Come learn about us on a tour! We are open 365 days a year!
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09/14/2026

Sweetwater Snapshots!
Hope to see you at the park!

09/10/2026

Check out this amazing video of a female alligator carrying her young from her nest to the water! Female alligators will often help young that show signs of struggling to hatch by offering them some gentle assistance. Who knew those powerful jaws could also be so gentle? So far this nest showed us 17+ hatchlings! Thank you to Theresa Walcott for sharing this beautiful moment!

Happy Star Trek Day, Sweetwater Fans! Live long and prosper...by staying on the trails for your safety and the comfort o...
09/08/2026

Happy Star Trek Day, Sweetwater Fans!
Live long and prosper...by staying on the trails for your safety and the comfort of the wildlife!
And while we would like to tell you to "boldly go where no one has gone before", it's actually better in nature parks to stay on the trails. Creating social trails or spur trails can actually be damaging to wildlife and unsafe for fellow adventurers. Theses social trails can create confusion in other nature lovers as hikers may get uncertain and leave the main trail, becoming lost. Heading away from designated trails can also put you in areas with protected or endangered plants, animals, or interrupt breeding and nesting areas. And adding human scent or activity can send animals away from relatively safe neutral zones and cause conflict with predators, cars, or other nature lovers. Staying on the trails is kind of like following the prime directive. You don't know what your presence may influence. Live long...and stay safe on the trails while you enjoy your adventures!

It's National Wildlife Day! A day to celebrate the amazing diversity found in nature and to protect the wildlife that sh...
09/04/2026

It's National Wildlife Day! A day to celebrate the amazing diversity found in nature and to protect the wildlife that shares our space! Sweetwater Wetlands Park is home to some amazing wetlands wildlife: Alligators, White tailed deer, Bobcat, Fox, Otter, Butterflies, Snakes, over 260 species of Birds, and more! This thriving ecosystem is designed not only to filter the millions of gallons of water we receive daily, but to do so in a natural way while providing a healthy habitat for so many of our Florida species! Come celebrate the wildlife that call our park home!

Good morning Sweetwater fans! We have seen some beautiful skies out at the park this week! Hope to see you at the park!
09/03/2026

Good morning Sweetwater fans! We have seen some beautiful skies out at the park this week! Hope to see you at the park!

On Thursday Sept 3, join us for All About Tracks! Learn how to spot different trails left by wetland animals and what to...
09/02/2026

On Thursday Sept 3, join us for All About Tracks! Learn how to spot different trails left by wetland animals and what to look for in your own backyards and communities! Create animal track souvenirs and try your luck with our park scavenger hunt or bingo! Follow the footprints to fun from 9:00am to 11:00am at the entry pavilion!

08/31/2026

Please enjoy the quiet evening moment brought to you by the Red-winged Blackbird with Pig Frog accompanying.
Hope to see you at the park!

Address

325 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL
32601

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

(352) 393-8520

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