Palm Point
Nature Park - Newnans Lake - Gainesville, FL
Pictures & visitor information from a
trip to Palm Point Nature Park located by Newnans Lake in Gainesville, Florida.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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| Palm Point
Nature Park is located in the tranquil Southeast area of the city at
7401 Lakeshore Dr., Gainesville FL 32641. The park lies on a peninsula that juts out into the western area of Newnans Lake and covers just over 16 acres. Much of this land is populated by large cypress trees covered in Spanish moss along with some live oaks, and sabal palms. We visited Palm Point Nature Park to try our luck at fishing in Newnans Lake which is known for having excellent bank fishing due to the deep water just off shore. Palm Point is also frequented by bird watching enthusiasts since the park is often visited by migratory or local birds. Some of the species commonly seen include egret, ibis, osprey, bald eagle, heron, cormorant, warblers, barred owl, cuckoo, vireo, loons, woodpeckers, wild turkeys, and summer tanager. |
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| Other animals also seen at Palm Point Nature Park include American alligators and a variety of butterfly species. The best place to see butterflies here is at the wildflower demonstration area on the main walking path. They are most plentiful during the fall when the wild flowers are blooming. | ||
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| Palm Point Nature Park is open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. For more info, call the Gainesville Parks office at (352) 393-8756. | ||
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 Man Fishing From Shore |
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 Butterfly In Flight |
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 Cypress Tree, Spanish Moss |
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 Palm Point Park Sign |
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 Lake Newnan |
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| For more of my related photo galleries, please click on the following links: UF Homecoming Parade, UF Gator Gallop Fun Run, Import Face Off - Gainesville Raceway, UF Gators Vs. USF Bulls, Sante Fe River Canoeing, UF Gators Vs Ohio Redhawks, Lakeridge Winery - Clermont, University of Florida Campus, SW 34th St. Graffiti Wall, UF Gators Vs. Canes '08, Fun Ford Weekend - Gainesville Raceway, Motocross of Marion County, American Heroes Air Show, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville Raceway Test & Tune, NSRA Sportbike Stunt Riding Championship, Gainesville Show Shine & Sound, Lake Alice, Jennings GP Track Day, UF Bat House, Devil's Millhopper Sinkhole, and the Ironwood Golf Course. | ||