# Kid-friendly places in Gainesville

258 listed places in Gainesville: 144 playgrounds and things to do, 45 restaurants, 44 cafés and 25 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/restaurants) (45)
- [Kid-friendly cafés in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/cafes) (44)
- [Family-friendly hotels in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/hotels) (25)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/playgrounds) (144)
- [Places with high chairs in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-high-chairs) (42)
- [Places with a changing table in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-changing-tables) (13)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-kids-menu) (43)
- [Hotels with cribs in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-cribs) (10)
- [Hotels with a pool in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-a-pool) (24)
- [Hotels with free breakfast in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-free-breakfast) (17)
- [Hotels with connecting rooms in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-connecting-rooms) (3)
- [Hotels with a fridge in the room in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-a-fridge) (19)
- [Hotels with a separate bedroom in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-a-separate-bedroom) (6)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-restrooms) (22)
- [Free things to do with kids in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/free-to-visit) (71)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/with-water-play) (4)
- [Places to order at the counter with kids in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville/order-at-the-counter) (27)

## Guides

- [Playgrounds for a whole afternoon in Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/guides/united-states/florida/gainesville/playgrounds-for-a-whole-afternoon): 14 playgrounds in Gainesville with a restroom and picnic tables right there, so you can stay a while.

## Places (the first 100 of 258)

1. [Veterans Memorial Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/veterans-memorial-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Two play areas, one of them a newer inclusive playground built for kids of different abilities, with accessible sidewalks leading in.
2. [Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/home2-suites-by-hilton-gainesville-medical-center-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Suites with a kitchen and more than one bed, and some rooms connect.
3. [Adam's Rib Co.](https://ourplayday.com/places/adam-s-rib-co-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Barbecue with smaller plates of ribs and pulled pork for under-12s.
4. [Albert Ray Massey Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/albert-ray-massey-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A space-themed playground built for kids of every ability: ramps, flat surfaces, activity boards and a communication board. It's lit after dark.
5. [Chuy's Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/chuy-s-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Tortillas rolled by hand, and when the station's going, kids can watch. A bright, colorful room for Tex-Mex.
6. [Cofrin Nature Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/cofrin-nature-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A shady playground at the start of a short creekside trail through an old horse farm.
7. [Cracker Barrel Old Country Store](https://ourplayday.com/places/cracker-barrel-old-country-store-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A peg puzzle on the table, checkers on the porch and a store full of toys to browse while you wait for the food.
8. [Crafty Bastards Restaurant & Pub](https://ourplayday.com/places/crafty-bastards-restaurant-pub-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A neighborhood pub with board games at the tables, so kids have something to do while the food comes.
9. [Culver's (SW 30th Place)](https://ourplayday.com/places/culver-s-sw-30th-place-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Burgers and frozen custard, and every kids' meal ends with a scoop.
10. [Cynthia Moore Chestnut Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/cynthia-moore-chestnut-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Play equipment set inside a bigger spread of fields and nature, with a pavilion close by.
11. [David's BBQ & Catering West](https://ourplayday.com/places/david-s-bbq-catering-west-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Smoked meats and classic sides, with grilled cheese or a hot dog for the kid who won't touch barbecue. It can get busy and smoky.
12. [Depot Park Playground and Blue Grotto](https://ourplayday.com/places/depot-park-playground-and-blue-grotto-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground and a splash pad side by side, next to a garden of outdoor musical instruments kids can play.
13. [Fred Cone Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/fred-cone-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A big climbing structure with monkey bars, slides and swings, plus grills and a pavilion if you're making an afternoon of it.
14. [Greentree Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/greentree-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A fish-themed playground with swings, slides and climbing, and a covered picnic spot for when the sun gets too much.
15. [Lincoln Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Swings, slides and climbing under big old shade trees, so it stays bearable on a hot afternoon.
16. [Midpoint Park and Eatery](https://ourplayday.com/places/midpoint-park-and-eatery-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Several kitchens around one lawn, with hammocks, cornhole and room to run while you eat in the shade.
17. [Northside Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/northside-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground beside a play zone with table games for grown-ups, and shaded seating to watch from.
18. [Oakview Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/oakview-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Modern play equipment in the shade of big oaks, plus a small bridge over a creek and a pavilion for the snack break.
19. [One Love Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/one-love-cafe-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). A big field with tetherball and cornhole for kids to run around in while you finish eating. Louder when there's live music.
20. [Possum Creek Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/possum-creek-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground with wide grassy fields for kites and ball games, and nature trails into the woods when they're done climbing.
21. [Samba Brazilian Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/samba-brazilian-kitchen-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Brazilian food in a relaxed room: counter service at lunch, the easier time with a wiggly kid, and table service later on.
22. [Smokey Bear Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/smokey-bear-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A bear-themed playground with curving slides and swinging bridges, and a short wooded trail beside it for when the climbing runs out.
23. [Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75](https://ourplayday.com/places/staybridge-suites-gainesville-i-75-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Apartment-style suites with full kitchens and a self-service laundry.
24. [T.B. McPherson Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/t-b-mcpherson-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground inside a bigger community park, with a picnic pavilion close by for lunch between rounds of play.
25. [Tom Petty Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tom-petty-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Separate areas for younger and older kids under tall shade trees, plus swings and a merry-go-round. The playground is at the south end.
26. [4 Rivers Smokehouse Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/4-rivers-smokehouse-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Counter-service barbecue with brisket and pulled-pork sliders sized for kids, a cookie on the side.
27. [BENTO Asian Kitchen + Sushi (Newberry Road)](https://ourplayday.com/places/bento-asian-kitchen-sushi-newberry-road-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Pan-Asian plates and sushi, with a Little Dragons menu of smaller meals, so your kid gets their own bowl while you order rolls.
28. [Buffalo Wild Wings (Oaks Mall)](https://ourplayday.com/places/buffalo-wild-wings-oaks-mall-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Wings, plus grilled cheese, chicken dippers and mac and cheese for kids who don't do wings.
29. [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/country-inn-suites-by-radisson-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Suites with a separate bedroom and living area, so a kid can go down early while you stay up.
30. [Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta](https://ourplayday.com/places/da-vinci-pizza-and-pasta-gainesville) (pizzeria, Gainesville). Wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta.
31. [Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/drury-inn-suites-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Hot breakfast and an evening food spread, which covers a lot on a short trip. Two-room suites have a pull-out sofa.
32. [East End Eatery](https://ourplayday.com/places/east-end-eatery-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). Breakfast and lunch with an indoor play area, so a kid who's done eating can go and move.
33. [Green Acres Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/green-acres-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground with an open field beside it and shady trails through the oaks.
34. [Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/homewood-suites-by-hilton-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). One- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, so a toddler can nap in one room while you make lunch in the other.
35. [Jalisco Town Modern Mexican Grill](https://ourplayday.com/places/jalisco-town-modern-mexican-grill-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Kids' plates of tacos with rice and beans, quesadillas or chicken and rice.
36. [Mi Apá Latin Café](https://ourplayday.com/places/mi-apa-latin-cafe-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Empanadas, chicken and rice, and a case of pastries: a gentle first go at Cuban food, with familiar sides for the picky one.
37. [MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company (Celebration Pointe)](https://ourplayday.com/places/midici-the-neapolitan-pizza-company-celebration-pointe-gainesville) (pizzeria, Gainesville). An open kitchen where kids can watch the dough get stretched and slid into the oven.
38. [Outback Steakhouse Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/outback-steakhouse-gainesville-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). A sit-down steak dinner, with chicken fingers or mac and cheese for the kid who won't touch steak.
39. [Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina - Newberry Road](https://ourplayday.com/places/pepper-s-mexican-grill-cantina-newberry-road-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A sit-down Mexican menu of tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas.
40. [Perkins American Food Co. Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/perkins-american-food-co-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A diner with Perky Bear pancakes and rainbow pancakes for kids, plus French toast and chicken strips for the ones who won't do pancakes.
41. [Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75](https://ourplayday.com/places/residence-inn-by-marriott-gainesville-i-75-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Every suite has a kitchen, a living room and a sleeper sofa.
42. [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/springhill-suites-by-marriott-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). All suites, each with a kitchenette and a partial divider, so there's a bit of separation for an early bedtime. Not a closed second bedroom.
43. [Squirrel Ridge Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/squirrel-ridge-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Built as a model for inclusive play, with accessible paths and shaded benches, so kids of different abilities can play side by side.
44. [Steak 'n Shake (SW 13th St)](https://ourplayday.com/places/steak-n-shake-sw-13th-st-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Steakburgers and hand-dipped milkshakes: a simple burger-and-shake stop that most kids will say yes to.
45. [SweetBerries Eatery & Frozen Custard - 5th Avenue](https://ourplayday.com/places/sweetberries-eatery-frozen-custard-5th-avenue-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Fresh frozen custard with fruit, cookie or candy on top, and sandwiches and wraps if you need an actual meal first.
46. [Texas Roadhouse - Gainesville SW 43rd](https://ourplayday.com/places/texas-roadhouse-gainesville-sw-43rd-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). Smaller steak bites, mini burgers and chicken tenders, so a kid gets the steakhouse dinner at their own size.
47. [The Bakery Mill - NW 76th Boulevard](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-bakery-mill-nw-76th-boulevard-gainesville) (bakery, Gainesville). Small pancakes and French toast at breakfast, grilled cheese at lunch, and a case of muffins and cookies for afterward.
48. [The Flying Biscuit Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-flying-biscuit-cafe-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Brunch with pancakes, eggs and French toast, and the kids' side of the menu covers everyone up to twelve.
49. [Tinker Latin Restaurant - Main Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/tinker-latin-restaurant-main-street-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Latin street food made for sharing, arepas and empanadas, with plain sides for a cautious eater to pick at while you try the rest.
50. [Unity Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/unity-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Climbing webs, saucer swings and a GaGa pit, so school-age kids have something active to do while younger ones swing.
51. [Alfred A. Ring Nature Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/alfred-a-ring-nature-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A colorful playground by the picnic pavilion, with shaded creek trails and an overlook right there.
52. [Applebee's Grill + Bar (NW 13th St)](https://ourplayday.com/places/applebee-s-grill-bar-nw-13th-st-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Chain bar and grill with the usual kid lineup: tenders, cheesy pizza, a quesadilla, mac and cheese, grilled cheese.
53. [Arby's (SW Archer Road)](https://ourplayday.com/places/arby-s-sw-archer-road-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Drive-through with sliders and chicken tenders sized for kids, and applesauce or milk on the side.
54. [Best Western Gateway Grand](https://ourplayday.com/places/best-western-gateway-grand-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Close to the teaching zoo, with a full hot breakfast before you head out. Most other sights are a drive.
55. [Burrito Factory & Cantina](https://ourplayday.com/places/burrito-factory-cantina-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A sit-down Mexican spot with a proper kids' meal, so a small eater gets something plain while you have the burrito.
56. [C.F. Franklin Memorial Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/c-f-franklin-memorial-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Colorful play equipment with shade over it and a picnic pavilion close by.
57. [Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area](https://ourplayday.com/places/comfort-inn-gainesville-university-area-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Guest laundry for the wet swim things, hot breakfast downstairs and a microwave in the room for leftovers. The practical pick.
58. [Comfort Suites Gainesville Near University](https://ourplayday.com/places/comfort-suites-gainesville-near-university-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Suites with more room than a standard hotel room, which helps on a longer stay. Not separate bedrooms, just more floor.
59. [Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - NW 39th Avenue](https://ourplayday.com/places/dairy-queen-grill-chill-nw-39th-avenue-gainesville) (ice cream shop, Gainesville). A full grill with chicken baskets as well as the Blizzards, so it can be dinner and dessert in one go.
60. [DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/doubletree-by-hilton-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Youth sports teams base themselves here, and the courtyard gives kids somewhere to stretch out after a day in the car.
61. [Duval Nature Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/duval-nature-park-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A newer playground with swings and slides beside a pond, and an accessible loop around it for a short walk and some birdwatching.
62. [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75](https://ourplayday.com/places/fairfield-inn-suites-by-marriott-gainesville-i-75-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Picked for family reunions: picnic space outside, a market for snacks, and suites with room to spread out.
63. [Goldie's Burgers](https://ourplayday.com/places/goldie-s-burgers-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Burgers with an arcade and putt-putt on site, and a big park next door for whatever energy is left.
64. [Haile Village Bistro](https://ourplayday.com/places/haile-village-bistro-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A sit-down bistro where kids get mac and cheese, buttered pasta or mini burgers while you eat properly.
65. [Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/hampton-inn-suites-gainesville-downtown-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Studio suites if you want more room, with a fridge and microwave in each. A sensible base for a few days of outings.
66. [Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/hilton-university-of-florida-conference-center-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Across the street from the university's art museum, with an outdoor pool and dinner on site.
67. [Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park & Nature Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/hogtown-creek-headwaters-nature-park-nature-center-gainesville) (park, Gainesville). Wooded creek trails to follow and a small nature center with local animals, books and crafts.
68. [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75](https://ourplayday.com/places/holiday-inn-express-suites-gainesville-i-75-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). A full-size basketball court, grills by the outdoor pool and hot breakfast, which is why youth teams stay here between games.
69. [La Fiesta Mexican Grille](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-fiesta-mexican-grille-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A casual sit-down Mexican place, easy for a weeknight dinner with kids in tow.
70. [Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper](https://ourplayday.com/places/leonardo-s-pizza-of-millhopper-gainesville) (pizzeria, Gainesville). Deep-dish pizza, garlic knots and baked pastas made to share, in a relaxed room where a table of three generations fits right in.
71. [Mark S. Hopkins SWAG Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/mark-s-hopkins-swag-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A small pocket park with play equipment and a basketball court, made for the kids on the surrounding streets. Most people walk in.
72. [Miller's Ale House Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/miller-s-ale-house-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). A lively sports bar, and every kids' meal (burgers, mac and cheese, chicken Zingers) comes with a side, a drink and dessert.
73. [Northwest Grille](https://ourplayday.com/places/northwest-grille-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Burgers, seafood and chicken on one menu, so a picky eater and an adventurous one can both order something.
74. [Oakhill Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/oakhill-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A small playground under big shady trees, with bucket swings for babies and regular swings for bigger kids.
75. [Reserve Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/reserve-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A ninja-style obstacle course and traveling rings beside the newer play equipment, so bigger kids have something harder than the slide.
76. [Satchel's Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/satchel-s-pizza-gainesville) (pizzeria, Gainesville). Eat in a van, under a plane or in a greenhouse, with slides and swings outside, so kids play between slices.
77. [SquareHouse Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/squarehouse-pizza-gainesville) (pizzeria, Gainesville). Square, cheesy Detroit-style pizza and waffles from a food-park counter, with outdoor tables and cornhole. Gluten-free and vegan options for a mixed table.
78. [Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe (Butler Plaza)](https://ourplayday.com/places/taziki-s-mediterranean-cafe-butler-plaza-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Grilled cheese, chicken and rice or a turkey melt on the kids' side of a Mediterranean menu.
79. [The Top](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-top-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Eclectic American dinner in a relaxed room, and on family night a magician and balloon animals work the tables.
80. [Up2U Nutrition Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/up2u-nutrition-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Fruit bowls and waffles piled with fruit to share at a table.
81. [A.N.N.E. Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/a-n-n-e-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A shaded playground with outdoor musical instruments to bang on, a newer swing set and an accessible path in.
82. [AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/ac-hotel-gainesville-downtown-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). A rooftop pool and rooms with two queens so everyone gets a bed; youth sports teams book it.
83. [BAMBUU Asian Eatery Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/bambuu-asian-eatery-gainesville-gainesville) (restaurant, Gainesville). Asian-fusion bowls at the counter, with a kid-size bowl so your kid eats what you're eating, just less of it.
84. [Barbara Higgins Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/barbara-higgins-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A small, shady tot lot with colorful climbers and a pavilion for picnics.
85. [Boulware Springs Nature Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/boulware-springs-nature-park-gainesville) (park, Gainesville). The start of a wide paved trail, with turtles to spot in the spring.
86. [Carolyn Beatrice Parker Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/carolyn-beatrice-parker-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Outdoor instruments kids can play, colorful slides and climbing, with a shaded pavilion for a snack break.
87. [Cedar Grove Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/cedar-grove-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). Swings, slides and a climbing tube under shade sails, pitched at kids up to five, so toddlers get the run of it.
88. [Clarence R. Kelly Community Center Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/clarence-r-kelly-community-center-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A playground with a walking trail, garden and basketball court around it.
89. [Curia on the Drag](https://ourplayday.com/places/curia-on-the-drag-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). A big outdoor lot with lawn games and a vegan food truck doing quesadillas, tots and mac and cheese.
90. [Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/hyatt-place-gainesville-downtown-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Restaurants and sights are a stroll away, which older kids love; some rooms have a sleeper sofa.
91. [La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-quinta-by-wyndham-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). A fridge and microwave in every room for milk and snacks, and the breakfast is hot.
92. [Lake Forest Elementary School Pocket Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lake-forest-elementary-school-pocket-park-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A roofed, shaded school playground with swings and a quarter-mile track, open to everyone outside school hours.
93. [Lincoln Yard Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-yard-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A small playground on a short, shaded walking loop past a stormwater pond.
94. [Maude's Classic Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/maude-s-classic-cafe-gainesville) (café, Gainesville). A roomy patio and board games to play over dessert.
95. [Millhopper Library Tot Lot](https://ourplayday.com/places/millhopper-library-tot-lot-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A gated playground you reach through the library's kids' area.
96. [Morningside Nature Center and Living History Farm](https://ourplayday.com/places/morningside-nature-center-and-living-history-farm-gainesville) (farm, Gainesville). Longleaf-pine trails and an 1870s living history farm with heritage animals and old-time farm chores.
97. [Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville](https://ourplayday.com/places/red-roof-plus-gainesville-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Budget hotel with an outdoor pool, suite options, and some rooms with a fridge and microwave.
98. [Roper Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/roper-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A small park with a rock wall, swings and shade structures over the play area, plus picnic tables for a snack between climbs.
99. [San Felasco Nature Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/san-felasco-nature-park-playground-gainesville) (playground, Gainesville). A modern playground in the forest, with shaded picnic shelters and boardwalk trails.
100. [Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands](https://ourplayday.com/places/sleep-inn-suites-university-shands-gainesville) (hotel, Gainesville). Hot breakfast included and suites to choose from.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/gainesville