We encounter a shower rain when we are in there, but I think it was really fun to get wet and hanging around the trees:)

We love Gainesville Parks but the signage for this one was pretty sparse. I'm not an experienced orienteerer so part of my problem is that when you look at the map, North is facing down. We wandered around trying to find a trailhead and eventually walked past the farmhouse and picked up a trail, but we would have appreciated a few signs saying Boardwalk this way or Cedar Dome that way. There wasn't a single staff person - or other car! - there on a Sunday afternoon. It was a lovely walk, but mitigated by never being quite sure where we were!

The Morningside Nature Center is a wonderful property on which to take a hike. There are great trails in the park, and you have the opportunity to take a boardwalk across a swampy area. The birding is fantastic, and the trails were not at all crowded when we went. We didn't spend a lot of time in the nature center itself but it was staffed and the person was happy to answer questions, give directions, etc.

Enjoyed a pleasant walk around the park on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon. Although the Nature Center was closed when we were there last, it is great when it is open. It duplicates an 1800s farmstead and offers tours. We just had a nice time at a safe and pretty place to walk.

Go on the days where they have the living history days, and get to sample free maple syrup. See characters dressed up as well.