Work and Nature in Balance — Walk to Shands, Walk to Depot Park
The Galen Apartments at 1626 SW 14th St sits in one of the most uniquely positioned locations in all of Gainesville — walking distance from both UF Health Shands Hospital and Depot Park, with the La Chua Trailhead at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park also within close reach. For residents who need the structure of a rigorous professional or academic environment during the day and the restorative power of natural Florida landscapes in the evening, The Galen delivers both without a car. Depot Park is one of Gainesville’s most beloved community spaces: green lawns, open-air markets, waterfront walking paths, and a genuine gathering place for the city. The La Chua Trailhead opens onto Paynes Prairie — home to wild horses, bison, alligators, and some of the most pristine natural prairie in the southeastern United States. After a shift at Shands or a day of classes at the College of Medicine, the ability to decompress in one of Florida’s great natural environments, on foot from your front door, is a quality-of-life factor that most medical campus housing simply cannot offer.
Walk to Shands + Near Depot Park & Paynes Prairie • 1BR • Gainesville FL
The Galen: walk to UF Health Shands and College of Medicine. Near Depot Park and La Chua Trailhead (Paynes Prairie Preserve). 1626 SW 14th St, Gainesville FL 32608. 1BR/1BA. Premium stainless appliances, in-home laundry, smart home. Outdoor grilling station. Pet-friendly. (352) 415-3260.
