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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: 3450 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
At this park in Tallahassee, flowering azaleas, camellias and pansies brighten up the old winter property of Louise and Alfred Maclay. Magnolia and dogwood trees add to the breathtaking floral design at this Tallahassee park, where visitors enjoy swimming, canoeing, fishing and kayaking the lake. Other visitors picnic and walk the Lake Overstreet...
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: 325 John Knox Rd Ste F-100, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4061
Water is certainly in abundance at this Tallahassee park. Apalachicola National Forest has six watersheds that supply small streams, natural springs and rivers with fresh water, making this Tallahassee outdoor attraction great for fishing and kayaking. With over 570,000 acres of water and land, Apalachicola boasts indigenous wildlife, caverns and...
Natural Bridge State Historic Site
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: County Rd 2192 Via Hwy 363, Tallahassee, FL
The smell of gun-powder, the boom of cannons, and scuffle of battle are all present during reenactments of the Battle of Natural Bridge at this Tallahassee park. The Natural Bridge State Historic Park in Tallahassee honors the city as the only capital east of the Mississippi not captured by the Union. Walk these Tallahassee trails after the...
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: Jack Vause Rd SR 20, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Lake Talquin and the River Bluff Picnic Site are surrounded by rolling hills and forests teeming with Tallahassee wildlife like turkey, deer and bald eagles. Like other parks in Tallahassee, River Bluff offers a wide array of activities like fishing, bird-watching, hiking and canoeing over thousands of acres. Largemouth bass and perch fill the...
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic RR State Trail
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 363, 1022 Desota Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
From Florida’s capital to the coast of St. Marks, the Historic Railroad State Trail offers bikers, runners, skaters and horseback riders a 20-mile workout with a splash of history. The very first step on this Tallahassee hiking trail was once the start of cotton transportation routes from plantations to the Gulf coast for shipping. More...
Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge
Category: Parks - Tallahassee Attractions & Activities
Address: 550 Wakulla Park Dr, Wakulla Springs, FL 32305
Featuring one of the nation's largest and deepest fresh water springs, Wakulla Springs is one of the most popular Tallahassee parks. Filled with 250 million gallons of water, the springs at this 3,000-acre park offer plenty to do. Snorkeling, swimming and riverboat tours are common at this Tallahassee tourist site. Watch for interesting creatures...
