City Park Complex

Located in the heart of Gainesville, City Park is full of history for generations of area residents. Decades of Little League Baseball have been played on these fields, and City Park Stadium boasts the national award-winning Bobby Gruhn Field - Home to the GHS Red Elephants.

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City Park Complex/Candler Fields

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City Park Fields
Candler Fields - 525 Prior Street, NE

Amenities

2 Playgrounds	2 Youth Little League Ball Fields
4 Tennis Courts	2 Youth Softball Fields
Restrooms	3 Pavilions

Available Rentals

Pavilions 4 Hours	$25/resident, $35/non-resident
Pavilions 8 Hours	$35/resident, $45/non-resident
Tennis Courts	$25/per 4 hours per court

City Park, Candler Park and Roper Park Athletic Fields
Fees and Charges

Rental Type	Public (not for gain) Use	Private (not for gain) Use
Field Rental (no lights)	$25 / 4 hours	$50 / 4 hours
Field Preparation by GPRA	$25 / 4 hours	$50 / 4 hours
Clean Up by GPRA	$25 / 4 hours	$50 / 4 hours
Damage Deposit	$25 / 4 hours	$50
Light Fee	$25 / 4 hours	$50 / 4 hours
Concessions	N/A	GRPA
Gate Fees	N/A	15% of Gross
Souvenir Sales	N/A	15% of Gross

Directions

From South - I-985, take exit 22, go left at end of ramp, following US Highway 129 North for about 2 ½ miles (Highway 129 will become Historic Green Street). When you come to the split of Highway 129 & Highway 60, follow Highway 129 and turn right onto Glenwood Drive right past the Gainesville Civic Center. City Park is at the bottom of the hill where you turn left into the drive of City Park. If you follow the road on around pass the tennis courts, Candler Fields will be on your right as you go pass the tennis courts.

City Park Complex/Candler Fields

Amenities

Available Rentals

City Park, Candler Park and Roper Park Athletic Fields Fees and Charges

Directions

City Park, Candler Park and Roper Park Athletic Fields
Fees and Charges