Manager's Message

Crisp fall days bring a new energy to the park. A few early camellias are beginning to bloom in the Gardens and cooler days have brought more visitors to enjoy the Lake Overstreet trails. High School Crew teams are back for rowing practice at the Lake Hall recreation area, a colorful sight for a fall afternoon.
We're busy getting ready for the winter and spring blooming season and looking for volunteers to help us prepare. We will need new docents for the Maclay House and Visitor Center. This is a fun job as we welcome people from all over the world and share the park story. We also need help to keep the flowers blooming and many other jobs. Call (850)487-4115 or email Ginger.Nichols@dep.state.fl.us if you'd like more information about volunteering.
- 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