This park is beautiful and well maintained but since COVID the staircase that leads to the bottom of the sink is closed and the bridge repair as been on hold. Due to the bridge closure the path is now an out and back trail. There are lots of benches to sit and chat with a friend all along the trail. Plus there are many small markers on the fences and posts to identify variety of trees & shrubs. There are also about 6 picnic benches and a few grills in the wooded center area of parking.

Very nice little park. The bridge was under repair so the trail wasnt a loop, but its a nice walk no matter what. Im so glad the boardwalk was open! Such a unique view, and waterfalls in Florida! If you want some great photos, I definitely recommend this little park. Not many animals but I saw frogs, snakes, and lots of insects. The fungi was really beautiful too. Im very glad I got to see this amazing geological park.

After hurricane Irma destroyed the boardwalk I came and it was understandable why the boardwalk would be closed, over a year and a half later I visited it and the boardwalk was still closed. Three years later due to the coronavirus supposedly they close the boardwalk again which had barely been open because they recently finished it a few months back, the damn thing was still closed. What’s the point of having the state park exist if visitors can never go down to the bottom. Every year it’s a new baby excuse. At least make the state park have free admission if the sink hole is that unavailable.

Pretty escape from the surrounding area. Of course, I remember my parents bringing me there in the early 70s when you slid down the side on your rear end. It is much prettier now. Currently the stairs into the sink are closed so only the rim trail is open but still a nice little walk. I guess the reason for the stairs being closed is social distancing. Not like the trail is all that wide but it is what it is.

Really nice experience. Beautiful place, very well maintained (picnic area, visitors center and restrooms). The bridge temporarily closed for repairs. The boardwalk to take you to the sinkhole is very beautiful and the greenery even more. Worth the drive!

It was just okay because you werent able to go to the bottom of it to see the whole thing. Nice other than that fact. It could stand a few improvements

So this place is best in cool to cold weather! If you go when it’s hot, I’d recommend it as staircase exercise day... there is a lathe that circles around the sinkhole and a staircase that goes to the bottom. Take the staircase last.. the wrap around path takes you to a very neat bridge. The only part that took a star away was that there is no way to get close to the water streaming off the rocks; the stairs should of been built closer to it. Other than that great place for a first date, or family morning walk...

My suggestion is to go after it rains so you can see and or hear the water. Otherwise its just a hot walk down a bunch of steps into a hole and back out. the trails are nice so if you up for walking it would be perfect no matter what. The site of the sink hole is just more enjoyable after the rain and i wish someone would have told us this.

The bridge is blocked for renovations and the stairs are blocked during the COVID thing. No warnings were posted online. Total waste of a trip. Literally the park is legally open but effectively closed. Just close it.

Cool place! It’s very small so you don’t need much time to experience it, but worth it. Stop at the visitors center and watch the smallVideo, it’s quite amazing. The walk down tothe sink hole is easy, nice boardwalk well maintained. Note, you don’t get to go all the way to the bottom. We did the little walk all around also which was peaceful.

Nice little spot to come and see. Not much to do I think we spent 1 hr here. We walked the trail and went down to the sinkhole. Took some good pictures. It was a cool place to visit, kids liked it. Dont forget the insect repellent.

I was there years ago for a school trip it was nice then now the bottom of it is full of water and the bridge that goes over the water is closed not much there.

We couldnt get down to the sinkhole because of the covid nonsense. We would have gladly stayed 6 ft from other guests & had the ability. The trail we could pnly go 1/2 way down then walk back the other 1/2 because the bridge hadnt been repaired in over 6 months. I was so f disappointed.

It was really fun!!! I got stung around 45 times by these wasps and ended up in the ER but it was so fun! It’s 5 hour away btw

In the middle of the state, you can witness geologic history in the making. Years ago, you did not have this stairway that allows to see the formations from a distance ( you were able to climb into the depression, but this would obviously cause erosion over time). Very clean park and rest stop area. Well versed and incredibly polite officers available for questions and support. Would really appreciate a longer trail, if this is possible - but really appreciate the recommendations for nearby locations.

Beautiful site to see. Only down side was the steps are still closed due to COVID, sorry but being open air I fail to understand why.

So as i was heading in someone on their way out told.me.it wasnt worth the 4 dollars fee. I beg to differ. Even though the sinkhole was closed me and my gf had a great time taking pictures of different flora that was around. Especially when i foubdfound a neon orange mushroom.

Fun stop on our adventure. Nice walking trail and the stairs down the sink hole are newer and very safe. We enjoyed our visit.

Not as good as when the stairs went all the way down. Now just a fair day loop with a little sight

Waste of time and 4 bucks. Just close the park. Cant go to the sinkhole and the trail bridge is blocked off for repairs

Nice trail, but parts are closed due to repair and social distancing.

Super cool sinkhole and nature walk. The bridge was closed so we had to walk up a few fallen trees but I’ve got great balance so luckily I didn’t fall or slip. It sounded amazing with the rushing water all around and several mini waterfalls. I wish there was seating at the end of the lookout point though. That’s a lot of stairs to go down.

As of 4/15/18 stairs leading to the sinkhole and waterfall viewing are closed due to damage from Hurricane Irma. The park ranger provided a hopeful estimate of summer for the reopening. Despite the stair closure, wonderful trail loop with various tree and plants marked as well as an information center with a seating area and video playing on a continuous loop. The sounds of nature are superb too. Great restroom facility and parking for oversized vehicles and 1 spot for a medium sized RV. Entrance to the park is $4 cash and paid by inserting an envelope into the drop box.

I really enjoyed the small beautiful place. A quick hike around and then back as the bridge was out, and a walk to the bottom to see the sinkhole. There were quite a bit of people but all around nice day.

Interesting park. Was very clean, easily located and accessible. Was surprised at how short of a distance the trail was. Currently the trail is not a loop as there is an issue with the bridge, so you have to stop there and return on the same path. The sinkhole was incredible. Once you get to the bottom of the walkway, just sit and listen to the falling water....very relaxing. Great place to go if your counting your steps as the sinkhole is 120 ft. deep. Gonna try it in the spring for a different look.

The boardwalks and stairs have almost all been replaced. The walk into the millhopper sinkhole is much shorter as it now stops well short of the bottom. Still a great walk and view. Bring your bug spray.

It’s one of the most fascinating State parks around Gainesville! It’s so peaceful and pretty. You can have a nice walk on the trail and down to the sink hole. The whole experience takes about an hour and I highly recommend this.

What a shame to have what could be a nice park be so neglected.First of all covid19 is why parks need to be open. If you can’t go outside and enjoy what little green spaces there are in Gainesville, then we need to mow it down and build on the land .If you close the only thing you have left to look at there then just close the whole thing . And to ask for money to go there .... your having a laugh.And someone should be fired for letting the bridge get in such disrepair that it can’t be used. The only walking path is useless without the bridge. And to say Irma ruined it is totally disingenuous. 3 years ago when Irma came thru that bridge was already in bad shape, and there isn’t any “damage “ from that storm . See pictures

Definitely more than just a hole in the ground. Every season brings a different experience. This my favorite state park. Here you can truly see how features of the environment interact--the water table, rains, climate, ecosystem succession. It a great place to just walk down and around.

Decided to come visit here after looking it up several times. As soon as I saw they made repairs after Irma, we decided to check it out. We had so much fun here! There is a bridge that still needs repaired but in all it was beautiful, clean, and we enjoyed coming here! There is an informational section when you first enter that describes the sink hole. And the bathrooms were clean!

A must visit if youre exploring Gainesvilles parks!

This is such a gorgeous little park and an amazingly intriguing sinkhole! There a a lot of stairs to get down to the sinkhole but it is a beautiful sight. After taking a look at the sinkhole we walked the trail which was closed on the loop end due to a damaged bridge but it wasnt too long of a walk back around and we saw so many different kind of mushrooms on our walk.

The stairs to get to the bottom are blocked off. But, if a tree falls over the barricade when no one is around to see it, does it really get seen falling?

Limited access made for a quick stretch and potty break, cant wait to get all the way down the stairs. When will that be open again???

Most of park was shut down between corona and repairs. I used to love this place as a kid. Major letdown.

Pretty limited access at the moment. The sinkhole was not open due to Covid and the nature trail was only partially open due to some structural work needed on the bridges. A little disappointing.

The stairs down to the bottom are closed so now is a perfect time to go.

It is a really cool place to go see, but not as big as I expected it to be. I think the trail is less than a a mile.

We love the outdoors and this place is absolutely beautiful. The temperature was nice and cool. The 132 steps are doable and it was interesting to see the kind of flora that grows around the edges of the sinkhole, it makes you think you are not in Florida anymore. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall we had a great time here.

Cool place to go for a quick visit. Bring $4 cash for parking, need to put it in an envelope. The loop trail is closed, the bridge needs repairs.

We almost didn’t go because of some of the reviews, but if you love Florida we feel it’s worth checking out. It was an 80 degree day, but the bugs weren’t bad and the stairs weren’t bad either. I like that it has a little viewing area. There is a $4 dollar parking fee. All in all I would say go, if anything it gets you out of the house and you get a little exercise. Win, win!

Park is in bad shape. Dont understand why they dont close it until its repaired, you cant get down to see anything and if you try to walk around the nature trail you will come across ground hornets!

Nice, quiet place, trails and picnic tables. Restrooms and playground are still closed :(

Everything is closed. The bridge and sink hole is closed. There is nothing to do here.

Nice for a quick outdoor trip, takes about 45 minutes to see the whole park on the trails. Bring water, it is not sold there. Very close to places to eat and get drinks.

The stairs to the sinkhole were closed down due to social distancing. Trail was cut in half due to maintenance on the bridge but you can still have a nice 2 mile walk.

Not sure why its even open right now. You cant walk down into the sink hole at all and half the the hiking trail is closed off. Hopefully we can revisit soon to see more.

Great quick trip, cant wait until the whole nature loop is repaired but the new stairs down the sinkhole are awesome and well built.

A friend and I went to Devils millhopper today, and we had the best time ever! Everything was so beautiful and the new stair set is awesome.

The trails are very peaceful. The sinkhole is breathtaking.

It was a wonderful educational experience that I got to share with my niece and her daughter. I learned a lot being new to Florida and saw Beauty I didnt know existed in this wonderful state.

Nice place to visit has options of trails or walking down the stairs to get lower down and closer to the water.

Nice trail and facilities. The sink hole is interesting.

Nice nature park with good bit of history behind it. Welcome center has an interactive Information center for kids and adults. Trails are nicely maintained and offer great views. Unfortunately as of March 9th, 2019 half of the trail is closed due to construction. So the observation decks are not accessible. Other than that I had a great experience on what they do have open!

This was a quick walk from the parking lot and then lots of stairs to the bottom of the sinkhole. It was pretty and peaceful.

Funky geologic features are heard to come by in Florida. This is one of them. If in the area its worth popping in for to see this beautiful sinkhole ecology. No more than 2 hours will be plenty of time. Have fun! Go Gators!

With the sink hope and bridge closed its just a walk in the wild.

Great place for a walk/hike. Small waterfalls. A mini rainforest. Perfect in the rain!

A nice little surprising spot in Gainesville. The rangers here were quick to answer any questions from the kids. The path around the perimeter is easy to walk, although the bridge was closed when we went so you could not do a complete circle. But a nice walk none the less. The stairs down to the bottom are nice exercise and lead to some nice views.The ambience at the bottom of the stairs makes you think you are somewhere found in North Carolina or Tennessee. Would recommend.

With the newly restored steps down into the sink completed it is a nice place to come and see. The path around the top, still has a bridge out, so you cant make the loop yet, still its a nice walk.

Great place, worth the stop to check out this natural wonder.

Beautiful park. Good place to exercise. Love the history.

Great little hike. Wish they would repair the bridge so it would be a really good mile loop. Stairs were a killer but I loved it.

A must see to believe. Very pleasant park. If your able to descend and ascend into the hole down the well built stairs you wont be disappointed. BUT can be a little buggy in the summer. Not too bad at the bottom where its cooler.

Nice little walk on the trail. Stairs to the falls were closed though.

A beautiful park! We had a good nature trail and took great pictures out of it!

Beautiful natural area in Gainesville. Lots of legends and mystery. New stairs all the way down.

A nice hike, 200 something stairs down to get to the sinkhole which is a geographical site

After seeing pictures online of a beautiful,enchanted Blue Lagoon, I talked hubby and the kids into driving 4 hours so we could see it in person... Oh my... unfortunately all of the pictures I saw online were heavily filtered and photoshopped, because my beautiful Blue Lagoon turned out to be a tiny, murky, coffee colored sinkhole... it was filled with tons of fallen trees, leaves and just debris of some type.But... the staircase was beautifully built and impressive with it’s size. The park itself is small, but seems well maintained and the parking lot is spacious and well worth the parking fee.And even though I was disappointed that it didn’t look like I was expecting, a day out hiking with the family beats working any day, so it was still a great experience.

Amazing giant sinkhole with stairs for access. Great park rangers and trails around for a chill adventure and interesting view. Definitely recommend checking out this nature site.

Interesting place to visit! Something to keep in mind is there are a lot of steps...Worth the walk though!

Spent a relaxed time here. The woods are serene and peaceful. Beautiful place

Theyre working on the bridge, so the nature trail isnt a full circle, but the pups didnt mind, and it actually gave us a longer hike! The park is dog friendly, so bring your furbabies, and make sure to pick up after them!

Beautiful park with a lot of bird plant and plenty informacion. I hope they can repair the Sinkholes soon.

A good place to go if you want to take a short walk. The sink hole is really cool but its probably not work checking out if thats the only reason you are visiting. Its worth it if you go on the .6 mile walk and check out the sink hole.

Don’t waste your time!!!! The stairs to the sinkhole are closed and there’s so many trees and vegetation around the hole that you can’t even see it!

Stairs were closed for rehab. Wish we could have gone all the way down, but with that said...the website did state that they were closed.

Nice little quick trip. Very educational. If you love Natural Florida or just interested in how our aquifer works it is very educational.

Nice place to go to get out doors. A deep sink hole in Florida and many steps down which is unusual in all the flatness of Florida. Picnic tables are available if you wish to have a lunch while you are there.

A nice spot, the bridge on the trail is being fixed so you cant run a loop at the moment.

Bridge on nature trail is closed and stairway to sinkhole is closed. No reason to visit and pay the $4 unless youre desperate to walk a short trail back and forth for 20 mins and then leave.

One of the more interesting biologic areas in Gainnesville. Flora and fauna are somewhat unique to this area. All in all, a nice stroll through the preserve. Well worth stopping for a peek at Florida at her finest.

Love this park. I look forward to the repairs so it is possible to once again get to the bottom of the steps. The trail is still available and relatively easy to walk in its entirety, even when my balance is not 100%. A quiet natural space within the city to take a break or spend extended time.

The state of Florida saved this beautiful place and restored it to its natural beauty. There is a short, wheelchair accessible, nature walk. The path to the sinkhole is beautiful, lots of stairs (not accessible.by wheelchair.) Good for short trips and group outings. Lots of picnic space with grills.

The website says that you can see views of the sinkhole even with the bridge and stairs being closed off but that is false. You can see a bit of water but thats it. With everything closed off its not worth seeing.

Very cool park. Its very small, but the sinkhole is pretty awesome. There are a good amount of steps to get down, but the nature at the bottom is fantastic. Read all the signs on the way down for a bit of history. We also walked the nature trail around, its only about half a mile, and it was pretty decent.

The employees were great. They got us all signed up for Junior Rangers and taught us about the plants and animals in the area. Also had plenty of knowledge of other state parks. I am sure it will be more neat when the stairs are open! Totally worth the $4 per car.

A beautiful Florida State Park in the heart of the City of Gainesville. The boardwalk is newly constructed and now open for visitors to take a hike down to the sink.

A pretty small, but nice Florida State Park. Hurricane damage really took its toll here and has made this already small park even smaller, sadly. Still worth a quick visit though.

So cool!! The nature is beautiful! But I am warning you theres a board walk its easy to walk down but to walk up your legs will feel like their gonna explode!

Breathtaking natural phenomenon!

The stairs down to the bottom are open again! Its a beautiful place especially with all the fall colors and will definitely be back to check it out in spring. The rangers were wonderful and not only answered questions about there but directed my son and I to a beautiful trail just down the road that we could also check out!

Quiet interesting geological area. Wonderful place to walk. Stairway has been replaced. Wonderful waterfalls on rainy dayd

Great little stop. About an hour and you can see it all as well as a mini hike on the grounds. Worth going.

Beautiful nature trail. Sinkhole is 132 steps down. Trail is half mile loop but bridge was closed.

Stairs out of service but trails well maintained!

It is not a large place but it is absolutely beautiful. The sinkhole is gorgeous with tiny waterfalls and the trails are great. Family and pet friendly I recommend to everyone.

Awesome rainforest in a sinkhole experience

Its such a nice little pocket of scenery right in town. The sinkhole was open, but a small portion the walk around was not. There is a bridge that is currently unstable.

Beautiful walking paths around a picturesque natural sinkhole. The landscape changes completely as you walk down into the lush natural formation.