University Park is rich in amenities for young
people, working professionals and retirees.
Community
University Park is a true neighborhood in the traditional sense. People
know one another and work together to make the neighborhood a better place to
live.
Schools
J. J. Finley
Elementary School is in the heart of the neighborhood. This neighborhood
school is among the best in the county. It provides residents an oportunity
to meet their neighbors when they walk their children to and from school.
Westwood Middle School and Gainesville High School are within walking
distance. Both are excellent schools.
Convenience
University Park is within walking distance of the University of Florida. Residents avoid
rush-hour traffic that has made the drive from the suburbs a growing problem
without a solution. By walking or riding bicycles to campus, University Park
avoid the problem of a chronic shortage of parking spaces.
People
University Park is ideal for retirees and people with an active
lifestyle. The region's best cultural presentations, museums and sporting
events are with walking distance. Shands at UF, a regional medical center, is
just across the campus. University Park is ideal for professionals and
families. Safe neighborhoods and an energetic urban atmosphere make this area
a vibrant place to live.
History
University Park is an old, stable neighborhood. Residents are largely
unaffected by the problems associated with rapid, overdevelopment in the
western suburbs of the city and county.
Code and Law Enforcement
University Park receives strong support from the city for enforcement of
city codes. Law enforcement and fire protection are only a few minutes away.
Several of our board members actively advise the Gainesville Police
Department.
Shopping and Dining
Some of Gainesville's best known restaurants, book stores, shops and
churches are within walking distance.
An active neighborhood
An active neighborhood association monitors city activities and works with
city commissioners to enact neighborhood-friendly policies. The association
also informs residents of political issues that may impact them.
