Manager's Message

Summertime is here and many visitors are enjoying the Lake Hall picnic and swimming area. Please plan to arrive early on weekends as our Recreation Area fills up fast.
The Gardens offer a serene and restful place for a lazy stroll during the summer months. There seems to always be a cool breeze at the Lakeside pavilion. Although the blooming season is over for the year, the leafy greens are soothing and there are spots of color to be found throughout.
The Lake Overstreet trails are popular for hiking, biking, jogging or horse-riding, offering over 5 miles of shared-use trails and 3 miles of bike trails, with views of Lake Overstreet and a spectacular ravine.
We look forward to welcoming you to the park for a recreational visit, or to attend one of our park programs. Volunteers are always needed and we offer many opportunities for learning and doing a variety of projects to help the park. Please contact Ginger Nichols at (850) 487-4115 or by email at ginger.nichols@dep.state.fl.us, if interested in volunteer information.
- Elizabeth Weidner, Park Manager

Welcome to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter home. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. Lake Hall provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Only boats without motors or with electric motors are allowed. Pavilions and grills along the lake shore provide the perfect setting for a picnic. For walking enthusiasts, two short nature trails meander through the woods overlooking the lake. Hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians can enjoy five miles of multi-use trails winding through the woods surrounding Lake Overstreet, located on park property adjoining the gardens. High blooming season is from January 1-April 30 with the floral peak in mid-to-late March. During these months, the Maclay house is usually open daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The park is Located one-half mile north of I-10 on U.S. 319.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, please call 850-487-4556.

Hours of Operation

Park is open 8 AM to Sunset, and Gardens are open 9 AM to 5 PM daily.

Driving Directions

Maclay State Gardens is located one half mile north of I-10 on U.S. 319.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$6.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. Does not include Gardens entry – January through April.

$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

$6.00 Garden Entry – Adults during Blooming Months (January through April).

$3.00 Garden Entry – Children, 2-12, during Blooming Months (January through April).

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
Phone: 850-487-4556
Fax: Contact Park for Number

Citizen Support Organization

Friends of Maclay Gardens, Inc.
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32309