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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,823 Google reviews · Running trail in Tallahassee, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Distance
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- Shade
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Confirmed from Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Centered around manicured gardens, this park also features trails, swimming, fishing & kayaking.
What runners say about Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
“Maclay Gardens really comes alive in the spring, but is beautiful year-round.”
“The gardens are peaceful and well maintained, and it’s a great place to walk around and enjoy the scenery.”
Went here exploring Tallahassee. This is such a beautiful park. The garden is absolutely gorgeous with amazing views. We went on a very hot day, so we are planning to go back when the weather cools down to enjoy some of the hiking trails this park has to offer. There is a nice swimming area that is roped off.
Glad we found this nice park on our trip to Tallahassee. Lots to do here including hikes, garden walks and some nice photo ops. Even had an encounter with a pretty large silk weaver spider. Apparently they are harmless so no need to worry.
This is one of the most beautiful parks we have visited. We went during peak bloom season for the formal gardens, so it was an additional $6 pp for garden entry. Well worth the price. There were so many beautiful blooms to see and it was so serene.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is absolutely beautiful. The flowers were in bloom and the reflection pool was set up for a wedding, which made the whole place feel extra special. The gardens are peaceful and well maintained, and it’s a great place to walk around and enjoy the scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“Maclay Gardens really comes alive in the spring, but is beautiful year-round.”
“The gardens are peaceful and well maintained, and it’s a great place to walk around and enjoy the scenery.”
Plan your run at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone(850) 487-4556
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
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