Activities at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
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BicyclingThe Lake Overstreet portion of the park offers approximately five miles of multi-use trails that can be used for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. These trails afford views of Lake Overstreet and a ravine system that rivals those of North Georgia. In addition, approximately three miles of designated bike trails provide scenic biking on the Overstreet property. Lake Overstreet is for use by wildlife only, and for scenic viewing by people. |
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Boat RampA boat ramp is available. Gasoline motors cannot be used from the park boat ramp. |
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Canoeing & KayakingLake Hall is excellent for canoeing, kayaking, and small sailboats. Only boats without motors or with electric motors are allowed. Visitors are reminded that most of the lake's shoreline is private. Please respect the property of others. |
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FishingLargemouth bass, bream and bluegill are caught in Lake Hall. A Florida freshwater fishing license is required. Fishing is not allowed in Lake Overstreet. Do you need a Fishing License? |
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Garden ToursSelf-guided garden tours are aided by a Gardens Walking Tour brochure, available at the Ranger Station. Guided group tours are available upon request, with a three weeks notice to allow for scheduling. During the peak blooming period, guided tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, depending upon availability of staffing and volunteers. |
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Horseback RidingThe Lake Overstreet portion of the park offers approximately five miles of multi-use trails that can be used for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. These trails afford views of Lake Overstreet and a ravine system that rivals those of North Georgia. In addition, approximately three miles of designated bike trails provide scenic biking on the Overstreet property. Lake Overstreet is for use by wildlife only, and for scenic viewing by people. |
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Interpretive ExhibitInterpretive exhibits are available at Maclay House |
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Nature TrailsThe Big Pine and Boy Scout nature trails meander through the wooded hillsides overlooking Lake Hall. Novice hikers could expect to walk the distance of either trail in less than one hour. Multi-use trails on the Lake Overstreet portion of the park provide over 5 miles of trails for hiking or jogging. |
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PicnickingThe picnic area overlooking Lake Hall is the most picturesque in north Florida with a large picnic pavilion available for rental. |
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PlaygroundThere is a playground within the park, which has state of the art equipment and benches to sit on. |
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SwimmingSwimming is available in designated areas of Lake Hall Recreation Area. |
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Wildlife ViewingMaclay Gardens is home to a variety of Florida wildlife including white tail deer, bobcat, and alligators. Various species of fish and reptiles inhabit Lake Hall and Lake Overstreet and birds of all shapes and sizes can be found throughout the entire year. |
