Tallahassee has 103 city parks on about 4,000 acres and more than 70 miles of trails. Parks open sunrise to sunset. Parks line: 850-891-3866.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Tallahassee Parks and Trails pages.

The City of Tallahassee runs 103 parks on about 4,000 acres, with more than 70 miles of trails. Find any of them on the city’s Interactive Parks Map.

Who to call

  • Report a park problem, reserve a Tom Brown Park pavilion: 850-891-3866
  • Cascades Park parties and Imagination Fountain dates: 850-891-3816
  • Storm closures: the city’s storm page. After Isaias, city pools, courts and soccer complexes reopen Monday, Oct. 12.

Park rules

From the city’s parks page:

  • Open sunrise to sunset, except lighted facilities.
  • Dogs are welcome on a leash, kept off ballfields and playgrounds, with waste picked up.
  • Groups of 50 or more need a parks permit or special events permit, often at no cost.
  • Most pavilions are first come, first served.
  • No hitting golf balls; use the city’s golf courses.

The big parks

Cascades Park (downtown). Home of the Adderley Amphitheater, named for jazz brothers Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley, both FAMU graduates. Imagination Fountain’s 73 jets run for interactive play 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; no food, drink or animals in the fountain, and the city says evening shows are paused for now. Grills are not allowed in the fountain or amphitheater areas. See Cascades features.

Tom Brown Park (east side). Nearly 300 acres east of Capital Circle SE, between Mahan Drive and Apalachee Parkway. Baseball and softball fields, tennis and racquetball courts, playgrounds, wooded trails, a pump track and a dog park. The neighboring Lafayette Heritage Trail Park page lists 24 holes of disc golf and a BMX track there too. Dedicated in 1977, per the park page.

Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (east side). 795 acres on the Lake Lafayette system. The entrance is at the east end of Heritage Park Boulevard. It has three picnic shelters, a small playground, restrooms, a universally accessible fishing pier, a hand-launch boat ramp and a trailhead with a bike wash, per the city.

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park (north side). A 670-acre tract on the eastern shore of Lake Jackson, mostly left for walking, wildlife and nature study, with the Meadows Soccer Complex on Millers Landing Road, per the park page.

A.J. Henry Park (Killearn). 72 acres with four picnic shelters, a large pavilion, restrooms and nature trails, per the city.

Other parks with maps on the city’s park maps page: Brinkley Glen, Governor’s Park, the Indian Head Greenway, San Luis Mission Park and Silver Lake Park, 3321 N. Ridge Road.

Trails

Trail Where Use
Cadillac Mountain Bike Trail Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Intermediate, with expert sections; West 1.35 miles, East 2.44 miles
Shared-use trails Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Walking, running, easy biking, leashed dogs
Lafayette Passage Paddling Trail Lake Lafayette Canoe and kayak
Magnolia Trail Tom Brown Park Intermediate mountain bike
Fern Trail Governor’s Park to Tom Brown Park Mountain bike

The city’s trails listing maps the rest.

Pools

The city runs pools including the Trousdell Aquatics Center, which has a mechanical lift for swimmers who need help getting in, and the Wade Wehunt Pool (lane reservations 850-891-3985). Schedules depend on staffing; see the aquatics page.

State parks nearby

Florida State Parks runs Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. Hours and fees are on the Florida State Parks site.

What this means for you

  • After Isaias, expect wet trails and downed limbs; check the city’s storm page before you go.
  • Big group? Get a free parks permit first.
  • Kids and hot days: Imagination Fountain, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Related: things to do this month, getting around Tallahassee and farmers markets.

Frequently asked questions

How many parks does Tallahassee have?

The city runs 103 parks covering about 4,000 acres, with more than 70 miles of trails, according to the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department.

What time do Tallahassee parks close?

City parks are open sunrise to sunset, except lighted facilities.

Can I bring my dog to Tallahassee parks?

Yes, on a leash at all times and kept off ballfields and playgrounds, with waste picked up. Tom Brown Park has a dog park.

What are the hours of the Imagination Fountain at Cascades Park?

Interactive play runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The city says there are no evening fountain shows at the moment, and concerts can suspend them.

Where can I mountain bike in Tallahassee?

The Cadillac trail at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (West Cadillac 1.35 miles, East Cadillac 2.44 miles), the Magnolia Trail in Tom Brown Park and the Fern Trail from Governor’s Park to Tom Brown Park.