Alfred A. Ring Park

Client City of Gainesville
Services
  • Architectural Design
  • Contract Administration
Status Completed in 2011
Success When a 20-year-old boardwalk system connecting trails in this wilderness park was falling apart, our firm designed its replacement, which was completed under budget and a month earlier than projected.
Alfred A. Ring Park boardwalk

Alfred A. Ring Park

Gainesville, FL

Alfred A. Ring Park is a popular wilderness park in Gainesville preserving the native species and natural beauty of northern Florida. To explore the wonders of this unique 1.4-mile-long, 22-acre preserve, visitors enter a broad bridge supported by heavy steel girders. Across the bridge, 13 new pressure-treated lumber boardwalks lead to footpaths and hiking trails deep into a surprisingly dark, dense forest. The final cost to replace the boardwalk was $400,000, four percent under project budget. Continuing into the park, visitors may enjoy an overlook onto Hogtown Creek, where a nearby clearing and benches offer a resting place and scenic view. Hogtown Creek snakes through hills and valleys, until one comes upon the lovely Emily S. Ring Wildflower Garden tucked amid the oaks. Here, two pergolas present another delightful spot for rest and meditation.