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County Operated Venues

Gather to celebrate, collaborate and grow in a vibrant destination filled with intellectual capital, rich culture and natural beauty. Gainesville and Alachua County draw international business and convention travelers to the area’s state-of-the-art research, medical, event and meeting facilities. Home to the University of Florida, one of the leading public universities in the country, the destination – and the meeting and events held here – are characterized by excellence and the spirit of learning and discovery.

County Venues

The Alachua County Sports and Events Center is a state-of-the-art 130,000 sq. ft. facility featuring over 90,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted event space and over 18,000 sq. ft. of additional multi-functional space with premium indoor meeting facilities for expos, meetings, conventions and concerts.

County Venues

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center is available for rentals including overnight cabin stays, primitive camping, archery, pavilion, lodge, grounds, and indoor meeting space. For more information on availability, or for a quote, please email Cuscowilla@alachuacounty.us or call (352)538-0076.

County Venues

The Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center is a full-service event site offering facilities for equestrian and agricultural activities, festivals, trade shows, animal shows, banquets and more.

County Venues

West End Community Park proudly hosted the 2025 World Masters Athletic Championships with competition areas hammer throw, javelin and discus in addition to a cross country course. The property features rolling hills and winding trails. Each Saturday, West End Community Park hosts the fun, free, timed 5k with parkrun.

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