State Park · Florida, United States
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 21,562 acres (8,726 ha), established in 1970.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alachua 29°34′38″N 82°18′27″W / 29.5772°N 82.3076°W / 29.5772; -82.3076, Florida, United States |
| Area | 21,562 acres (8,726 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 29.5831° N, 82.3331° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre (85 km2) savanna in Alachua County, Florida lying between Micanopy and Gainesville. It is also a U.S. National Natural Landmark. It is crossed by both I-75 and U.S. 441 (which has a scenic outlook ramp). It is in the center of the Paynes Prairie Basin. The basin's primary source of drainage is Alachua Sink. During occasional wet periods, the basin will become full. A notable period occurred from 1871 to 1891 when the Alachua Sink was temporarily blocked.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 73.7 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 86.7 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 100.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is in Florida, United States (29.5831° N, 82.3331° W).
When was Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park established?
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park covers 21,562 acres (8,726 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paynes_Prairie_Preserve_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).