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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Overview: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is rated 4.8/5 from 1773 Google reviews. This state park offers beautiful gardens, scenic trails, and a lake with a swimming area. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby.

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4.8Google rating

1,773reviews

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4.8(1,773 reviews)

People say this state park offers beautiful gardens, scenic trails, and a lake with a swimming area. They highlight the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the well-maintained paths and walkways. They also like the clean restrooms and the opportunity to see wildlife.

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quieter off-peak visits

Quick facts

Address3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309, USA

Phone(850) 487-4556

City pageTallahassee

Imported fromTallahassee, FL

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Kellie Strawder2 months ago

I can't wait to visit again when the park is in full bloom. There is plenty to do and see. There is a playground for kids. Next to the lake with BBQ grills, picnic tables and fishing. There is a historical plantation house to walk through and several trails and gardens to linger in.

Gregory Morrisa month ago

Beautiful gardens, highly recommend if you can catch them in mid Feb to mid March, camellias, azaleas, saucer magnolias, live oaks, Spanish moss, probably one of the prettiest spots in Tallahassee. Highly recommend.

Blanca Torres2 months ago

Stunning scenery, just wished we could have enjoyed it more. The garden charges $6 per person (not per vehicle as on the website) during January - April, per the sign at the gate. So we paid $12 to walk around while 2 weddings took place and without being told at the gate, we would have turned around otherwise instead of going in… Just make sure you call ahead of time to see if there will be any events going on which might influence your choice to visit the garden at the state park and pay for nothing lol. Very beautiful garden though.

Paul Ford2 months ago

Six dollar per car entrance fee. Went to the picnic area and hung out for a spell. It is a very serene and quiet experience. I imagine heaven is like this.

Sandra Suarez2 months ago

This is a calm, romantic, inspiring park. Is more an homage to beautiful flowers and love itself. Go and spend some time alone and find the peace inside you!

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

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