Plaza Verde

Plaza Verde is in Alachua, Florida. Plaza Verde is situated nearby to the health club Planet Fitness, as well as near Northwest Baptist Church.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glen Springs and Gainesville High School.

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 Formerly a popular swimming and recreation area, the property closed to the public in 1970 and is no longer maintained for swimming.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 2,300 feet west of Plaza Verde.

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 1,500 feet south of Plaza Verde.

A. Quinn Jones House

Museum

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The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is a museum in Gainesville, Florida. The museum preserves the legacy of Allen Quinn Jones, a local educator who dedicated his life to educating African-Americans. A. Quinn Jones House is situated 1¼ miles south of Plaza Verde.