Paradise

Paradise is a locality in Alachua, Florida. Paradise is situated nearby to the neighborhood Northwood, as well as near Wimberly Estates.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dove World Outreach Center and Glen Springs.

Dove World Outreach Center

Church

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Dove World Outreach Center was a 50-member non-denominational charismatic Christian church led by pastor Terry Jones and his wife, Sylvia. After spending more than 25 years in Gainesville, Florida, the church sold its 20 acres of property in July 2013 with plans to relocate to Tampa. Dove World Outreach Center is situated 2 miles west of Paradise.

Glen Springs

Spring

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Glen Springs is a 5th magnitude hydrological spring in Gainesville, Florida, United States, located at 2424 NW 23rd Boulevard. Formerly a popular swimming and recreation area, the property closed to the public in 1970 and is no longer maintained for swimming. Glen Springs is situated 2 miles south of Paradise.

Gainesville High School

School

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Gainesville High School is a high school in Gainesville, Florida, United States. There were 1,890 students attending it in 2015. The current principal is Elizabeth Leclear, who joined the GHS staff in June 2025. Gainesville High School is situated 2½ miles south of Paradise.