Parks

The City of Newberry is very proud of its park system that consists of five parks with an area totaling 55 acres and meeting many needs from passive to active recreation. Staffed by a Director, Assistant Director, and two groundskeepers, these employees, as is characteristic of all of our city employees, wear many hats. They all fill in where necessary to get the job done and it really shows. For questions call (352) 472-2388.

The City of Newberry Parks & Recreation is an organization run by a professional staff providing programming for youth and adults of all ages. This family oriented sports program features a unique concept in multi-recreational facilities.

Parks and Recreation Director: Richard Blalock

Newberry Parks & Recreation is proud to feature:

Fifteen softball/baseball diamonds (eleven are lighted for evening games).
Two t-ball diamonds (Both lighted for evening play)
Five soccer fields
Football field
Computerized scoreboards
Six station softball and baseball electric batting cages
Five coach pitch batting cages
Covered dugouts for players
Plenty of fan seating
Children’s playground area
Concession stand

Newberry Parks & Recreation operates year round and attracts over 100,000 people annually. Many tournaments, events, and leagues will be hosted at our sites this next year with an expected attendance of over 800 teams participating. National, State and Invitational adult and youth tournaments and events are played at the Newberry Parks & Recreation Facilities.

Newberry Parks & Recreation events had an estimated economic impact on the Alachua county area of over $5,000,000 this past year.

Newberry Parks & Recreation is the home of North Central Florida Athletics which is comprised of Newberry Youth Athletic Association, S.O.C.K.’S Baseball, Williston Youth Athletic Association, Bronson Youth League, and Gainesville Babe Ruth.

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