The Relaunch of Rev. Gerald Criswell Park
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The City of Alachua invites residents and neighbors from surrounding communities to celebrate the relaunch of Rev. Gerald Criswell Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Hosted by the City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department, the event will take place at the park, located at 15490 NW 133rd Terrace, Alachua, FL. Admission is free, and grass parking is available at the park.
The celebration will feature basketball games on the newly renovated court, music and entertainment, food and refreshments, giveaways, and a special ceremony honoring the park’s history and community.
The renovations address long-standing needs at the park, providing an improved space for neighborhood families to gather and play. The court’s new colors also celebrate Alachua’s history by honoring the A.L. Mebane High School Alumni Association.
Founded in 1996, the Association preserves the school’s legacy, connects former students and supports future generations through scholarship fundraising and the preservation of local history.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofalachua.com/474/Gerald-Criswell-Park or contact the City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department at (386) 462-4105.
The celebration will feature basketball games on the newly renovated court, music and entertainment, food and refreshments, giveaways, and a special ceremony honoring the park’s history and community.
The renovations address long-standing needs at the park, providing an improved space for neighborhood families to gather and play. The court’s new colors also celebrate Alachua’s history by honoring the A.L. Mebane High School Alumni Association.
Founded in 1996, the Association preserves the school’s legacy, connects former students and supports future generations through scholarship fundraising and the preservation of local history.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofalachua.com/474/Gerald-Criswell-Park or contact the City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department at (386) 462-4105.
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15490 NW 133rd Terrace, Alachua, FL, United States
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