Looking for a way to get fit and enjoy the great outdoors? The parks in Gainesville provide scenery and a variety of activities that vary in intensity. Whether your interested in going for a stroll with your spouse, a bike ride with the family or a run with a friend, Gainesville and the surrounding areas provide great options for soaking up the Florida rays while you exercise.

Below are just a few of our favorite outdoor activities in the Gainesville area:

• Taking a stroll through Kanapaha Gardens
• Walking the La Chua Trail within Paynes Prairie
• Biking Hawthorne Trail
• Hiking through San Felasco
• Trying out the fitness stations at Westside Park
• Climbing the steps of Devil’s Millhopper
• Running laps around the track at Fred Cone Park
• Tackling the “stadiums†at The Swamp (Ben Hill Griffin)

What’s your favorite outdoor activity in Gainesville?