Editing Gainesville, Texas (section)

==Parks, recreation, and tourism==

Gainesville has a [[Frank Buck Zoo|zoo]], a [[Gainesville, Texas (Amtrak station)|historic train station]], and a {{convert|45|acre|m2|adj=on}} fully integrated soccer complex. It has miniature one-quarter-sized replica steam engine passenger train, which was disassembled from its former location and then reassembled in Leonard Park for viable transportation for up to 50 passengers for tours around the Park. Leonard Parks' wooden playground was expanded in 1999 and is located near the entrance to the Frank Buck Zoo. Gainesville hosts year-round adult softball for both men's league and co-ed league, a couple of seasons of sand volleyball, and a season of indoor basketball.

[[File:Gainesville June 2017 24 (Medal of Honor Park).jpg|thumb|Medal of Honor Park]]

City parks include:

* BP Douglas Park
* Edison Park
* Forsythe Transportation Skate Park
* Gainesville Tennis Court Area
* Georgia Davis Park
* Heritage Park North
* Heritage Park South
* Home Grown Hero Walking Trail
* Jaycee Park
* Keneteso Park
* Leonard Park
* Medal of Honor Park
* Moffett Park
* Pecan Creek Park
* Washington Park

===Annual events===
* Every April, Gainesville hosts recipients of the [[Medal of Honor]] with a formal banquet and citywide parade. The Medal of Honor Host City Program pays for travel, lodging, and other expenses for any Medal of Honor recipient interested in attending. The recipients make appearances at schools and public events to talk about their service to their country.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Shafer|first=Dave|title=Valor Always Welcome|journal=Texas Co-op Power|date=March 2014|pages=8–11}}</ref>
* Depot Day: In October, Gainesville hosts a train-themed carnival.