UF students, faculty and staff have their own private lake-front parks located eight miles south on U.S. 441. Lake Wauburg North and South are outdoor recreation facilities owned and operated year round by the university. Each facility offers quiet places to relax or picnic. Park entry fees are free with your Gator 1 card. The north park opens at noon and the south park at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday the parks open at 10:00 a.m. Both parks close at 6:00 p.m.
Wauburg North offers 25 acres of shaded grassy picnic areas with tables and grills set on a hill overlooking the lake and the swimming area. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and rowboats are available and can be checked out for free with your Gator 1 card. Beach volleyball and fishing from the dock are popular activities.
Wauburg's south shore offers 65 acres of natural Florida. Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Lake Wauburg along the dock and beach area. Eagles and ospreys often fly over the lake. Guests can walk the nature trails or play a game of frisbee golf at the 18-hole championship course. Soccer and softball playing fields are also available.
Sailing and waterskiing programs are also offered at Lake Wauburg; ask a staff person how to join. Large groups may reserve the Gator Lodge or pavilions for picnics, parties or meetings.