Live Oak, FL Area Guide

The city of Live Oak is situated in Suwannee County, Florida, and is known for its excellent school system, hospital, and many healthcare providers. Live Oak is home to approximately 6,800 citizens and is the county seat of Suwannee County. The beauty of Live Oak is that residents can enjoy a small town setting, within a short driving distance of four large metropolitan areas. Live Oak offers two recreational facilities for year round programs and activities for people of all ages. Come and see why the Live Oak community is considered to have the friendliest, kind, and caring people anywhere.

History

Live Oak's history remains a bit of a mystery. No one really knows when it was founded, but all estimates lie somewhere between 1850 and 1875. Live Oak started out as a resting area for railroad workers during this time. Eventually, the area started to grow and by 1885, Live Oak was a functioning town. Soon there came a man named Thomas Dowling who turned this small town into a city. He is accredited with almost completely designing and building the city of Live Oak. Thomas Dowling built and designed the courthouse, water tower, sewage system, water lines, and the famous Dowling house/The Grace Manor Restaurant.

Attractions

Suwannee Music Park & Campground
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a resort and campground found in the heart of the world famous Suwannee River recreational area, nestled on the shady banks of the historic Suwannee River. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is unique in that it offers a variety of events throughout the year, in addition to offering live music during the week in the Music Hall and being home to a natural amphitheater for outdoor music festivals. Come and experience this fantastic one-of-a-kind Music Park and premier campground. To discover more, please visit their official website at: http://www.musicliveshere.com/content/index.php.

Suwannee River State Park
Suwannee River State Park is home to numerous activities you and your family can't pass up! The park offers five trails that range from a quarter mile to 18 miles, which loop through the area's lush forests and provide visitors breath-taking panoramic views of the rivers. Suwannee River State Park also offers fishing, picnicking, and canoeing opportunities, as well as full-facility campground and cabins. To learn more about this exciting park, please visit their official website at: http://www.floridastateparks.org/suwanneeriver/default.cfm

Parks & Recreation

Live Oaks parks and recreational needs are serviced by the Suwannee Parks and Recreation Department. With numerous parks and recreation activities designed for all ages, the Suwannee Parks and Recreation Department has your best interests in mind. To learn more, please visit Live Oak's Parks and Recreation website at: http://www.cityofliveoak.org/index.asp

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