Outdoors & Parks
Tallahassee has more than 90 parks with a ton of green space and trails to explore. Many parks are downtown within walking distance or drive a bit to find more; all contain a variety of recreational fun for everyone! Talgov.com/Parks has all the details to find the perfect one.
Cascades Park
1001 S Gadsden St
Cascades Park has a lot of fun things to do, like walking on the trails, playing in the splash pad, watching concerts at the amphitheater, or just relaxing on the grass. Learn about the history of the park and the city too!
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Downtown Sand Volleyball Courts
727 S Bronough St
Grab some friends or neighbors and hit the sand with a couple of games of Volleyball. Pretend you are a fighter pilot taking a day off to sweat in the sun with your pal Goose.
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Yoga (seasonally late spring-early fall)
Kleman Plaza
Requires you, no matter your ability to do a semi-good downward dog, a yoga mat and some water for staying hydrated. Hosted by expert instructors; get zen with the community.
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Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville Rd
Over 1100 acres of park, full of beautiful gardens, trails, and more. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking or just watch the wildlife.
810 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
All Saints Dog Park is a small fenced-in gravel dog run under the canopy of mature trees. This park has pet waste stations and water fountains for humans and canines. And outside of the park, there are some benches for humans to watch their furbabies run and play.
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645 Lake Ella Dr
This charming park not only offers scenic walking paths and picnic spots but also welcomes leashed dogs. Dogs will love strolling around the picturesque lake, observing ducks and turtles. Pet owners can enjoy various events hosted at the park throughout the year, such as the farmer's market.
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Doug Burnette Park
400 W Gaines St
The perfect park if you are looking for a nice place to put down your blanket for a picnic on open grass areas or to sit and watch the clouds go by.
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Dorothy B Oven Park
3205 Thomasville Rd
A place to get away, within city limits. Beautiful grounds totaling over six acres and full of local plants and flowers. Take a tour or guide yourself through the park.