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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

 About Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Pink and white camellia in full bloom.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Elizabeth Weidner

As the temperature changes we are experiencing the very beginning of the main bloom season here in the Gardens.  The Camellias are already starting to bloom and are just as lovely as in years past. The historic winter cottage of Alfred and Louise Maclay will reopen to the public on January 1 and remain open daily through the end of April. If you've never visited the park during the height of the bloom season we do hope you'll make it a point to do so this year. If you are a returning visitor then you certainly know that it is always worth the time to take a break from the stress of everyday life and enjoy the beauty, peace and serenity of the Gardens.

As the weather starts to cool it's a good time to become a park volunteer.  We have many opportunities to be of service to our visitors or to help with maintenance duties.  We especially are in need of volunteers to work as docents in the Maclay House or to greet our visitors in the Visitor Center during our busy season. For further information contact Ginger Nichols at ginger.nichols@dep.state.fl.us or call 850-487-4115. 

We hope you'll join us.

DESIGNATIONS

The Great Florida Birding Trail Logo

GETTING HERE

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens is located .5 miles north on I-10 on U.S. 319/Thomasville Road. Turn west on Maclay Road. The park is a short distance on the right.

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer -

    Volunteering at Maclay Gardens enables you to learn new skills while teaching others. From working in the garden or leading garden tours to Maclay House or visitor center docents, volunteers are an essential key to the park's success. To learn more about volunteering at Maclay, contact Ginger Nichols (850) 487-4115.

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of Maclay Gardens, Inc.
  • 3540 Thomasville Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32309

CONCESSIONAIRES

PET POLICY

  • Florida State Parks Pet Policy
  • Pets must be on a six-foot, hand-held leash and are only permitted in the Lake Hall recreation area or on the Lake Overstreet trails.