CASCADES PARK
1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 DIRECTIONS
Since 1971
Here’s The Deal:
Cascades Park is the most attractive place in Tallahassee. It comprises 24-acres of parkland. The park offers various recreational and outdoor amenities, including an interactive water fountain, smokey hollow commemoration, a state-of-the-art amphitheater, and miles of multi-use paths. The park has an arena that provides the park's pulse, vibrant with color and music. The park has an imagination fountain that offers an enjoyable water-park environment for kids. Cascades Park has pet-friendly and has three main trails. There is a fun activity and play equipment for the kids in the park. The park conducts many games, classes, and fitness programs, from fencing to yoga. The park is wheelchair-accessible.
SPECIALTY:
Gardens, Swings, Outdoor Dining, Splash Pads, Waterfalls, Monuments, Dog Parking, Picnics, Fountains, Kids Grounds, Playgrounds, Jogging, Walking Trails, Picnic Shelters, Open Space, Restrooms, Aquatic Center, Tone Benches, Statue, Slides & Event Conducting Areas
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LAKE ELLA PARK
South Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303 DIRECTIONS
Since 1994
Here’s The Deal:
Lake Ella Park is a beautiful park that is perfect for a quiet stroll in Tallahassee. It has benches, a gazebo, plenty of parking, fitness equipment, water fountains, and shops. The park consists of a 0.7-mile concrete loop around a central lake with three beautiful fountains. Visitors can enjoy an energetic walk along the sidewalk surrounding the lake or see wildlife. Lake Ella Park has a food truck. The park has kid's playgrounds with ramped play equipment and accessible swings. It is a great place to sit and relax in nature. Here, people have lunch, study, run, and an excellent place for play.
SPECIALTY:
Walking Trails, Swimming Pool, Pond, Kids Grounds, Statues, Gardens, Jogging, Swings, Stone Benches, Dog Parking Areas, Playing Equipment, Grassy Fields, Open Space, Playground, Monuments, Waterfalls, Fitness, Event Conducting, Shelters, Fountains, Museum, Slides, Bridge & Picnics
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ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS STATE PARK
3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309 DIRECTIONS
Since 1953
Here’s The Deal:
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is a beautiful ornamental garden in Tallahassee. It has over 1,176-acres of parkland. The park has a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. The park provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park has six miles of shared-use trails, five miles of designated biking trails, and two short nature trails. It has grills and pavilions along the lakeshore that provide the ideal setting for a picnic. There are plenty of sunshade areas that are a perfect way to spend the time in the afternoon.
SPECIALTY:
Playground, Landscaping, Picnic Shelters, Stone Benches, Restroom, Waterfalls, Equestrian Trails Skating, Playing Equipment, Boat Ramp, Statues, Dog Parking, Bike Riding, Kids Grounds, Soccer Fields, Fountains, Swimming, Walking Trails, Event Conducting Areas, Jogging Area & Football Courts