Wide and wild nature here in Lafayette Park! It's just…read moreperfect for Runner, Jogger, Walker or just chilling with your friends. There's trees and flowers, lake and fishes, birds. Everything in this park will give you therapeutic time. There's so many pro, not con! Also, I don't know why this park doesn't have any human trash. People whoever come to this park are so clean and honest.

Beautiful and peaceful. Lots to explore and lovely neighbors to chat with. Lots of ground to cover…read moreand the wildlife is amazing.

The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail runs 16 miles from Florida's capital city…read moreto the coastal community of St. Marks. Through the early 1900s, this historic railroad corridor carried cotton from the plantation belt to the coast for shipment to textile mills in England and New England. Officially part of Florida's Greenways and Trails System, this state trail also has been designated as a National Recreation Trail. This was the first rail-trail in Florida's system of greenways and trails to be paved, providing a scenic experience for running, walking, bicycling and skating. Horseback riding is available on the adjacent unpaved trail. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can hike a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail, which joins the trail at U.S. 98 and continues south. At the main trailhead, there is access to the Munson Hills/Twilight Mountain Bike Trails in the Apalachicola National Forest. At the southern terminus of the trail, the coastal city of St. Marks welcomes trail users to enjoy seafood dining, fishing and entertainment and to learn about the history of the area at San Marcos de Apalache Historical State Park. The Tallahassee-St. Marks State Trail is a completed section of the developing, 120-mile Capital City to the Sea Loop corridor and is a destination along the Big Bend Scenic Byway.

This place makes me wish I had found a way to stuff my bicycle into my car but instead, I enjoyed a…read morequick walk along the trail for a bit just to check it out. The full trail goes a full 16 miles, taking advantage of a railroad corridor that formerly brought cotton to the coast for shipment to mills in the Northeast. There is plenty parking and a number of spots where you can stop in between the trailheads. I'd recommend the coffee shop. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-shack-a-coffee-boutique-saint-marks?hrid=S7aIc1834tASGsfQjqJR4A. It's 14 miles down the trail and you'll know because there's a break in the trees and a little zigzag. [Review 14073 overall, 1395 of 2020, number 1135 in Florida.]

I've seen a lot of this country, but never a swamp nor a sinkhole. It was definitely worth the…read more$3/vehicle. Keep in mind, we went in the winter and after a rainy day. So there were no mosquitos, the wet sinkholes were filled and a few were a beautiful, crystal, clear water. To make you even more jealous, it was perfect weather (not too hot and not too cold). There are three main trails (Sinkhole, White blazes, Gum Swamp). We started on Gum Swamp and then took Sinkhole. However, we noticed a lot of people started on Sinkhole. Gum Swamp is 1.7 miles and is flat. At the beginning, there is a sinkhole inside a "cave". There were three major swamps which weren't as large as I was expecting. However, I've never seen a swamp so maybe it was. It was still cool to see since I've never seen a swamp. We even saw a huge deer which was close to the path before it realized we were there. The Sinkhole trail is 2.5 miles. It's relatively flat with a few, short hills to hike. This trail had a few tree roots and logs used as steps on the hills. The park did a great good with explaining about the surroundings with signs. We spent a couple of hours enjoying nature and didn't have time to go down the Crossover trail 0.5 miles. All the trails were kept clean and easy to follow. I couldn't find anything online that said if you could ride your bike or the type of trail conditions. FYI, the trails are dirt except for a few boardwalks to lookout over the wet sinkholes. If you were wondering, the park doesn't permit bikes. There are nice bathrooms and a water fountain at the entrance of the trails.

If you are looking to get in a 1-5 mile hike - take advantage of this cool trail that is located…read moreright at the Leon and Wakulla county line. It has spots that can get muddy so be prepared! It's also located in the woods so don't be surprised to see wildlife including snakes. (We usually see at least one water moccasin or rattle snake when we go) There are some interesting features. Take time to read the guide signs and enjoy!

This is definitely a park that you will never happen past by chance. Governor's Park is basically…read morean open field surrounded by trees next to railroad tracks. If you have a dog, they would love running around this giant field. I would suggest you check this out if you have a dog or want to play Frisbee with friends or something else that requires an open field.

Beautiful park but a little confusing to find the trail. I crossed the rail road even a big sign…read moresays not to trespass and it's private but then I found it. Parking under the bridge all shade which is great.

I stopped here on a road trip. It was the perfect place to stretch my legs. I had the park all to…read moremyself. When I was leaving around sunset, it started to get more busy.

Beautiful park and gardens to visit while in the Tallahassee area. I loved the beautiful, big oaks…read moreoverlooking the lake. The trails and flow of the park makes you feel like you're entering a secret garden. We visited in the winter when many plants and flowers were not in bloom, but it was still beautiful. I hope to visit again during the spring to see how the park truly comes to life.

Beautiful lake with access to picnic tables, hiking trails and so much more. You can watch your…read morekids play on the playground while you hold birthday parties, reunions and other activities.

It was very clean and well maintained. The staff was great. The playground was awesomeread more

If this were any other day, I'm sure I'd rate this park higher, but please be aware that this…read morereview is based on my experience from Independence Day. That being said, we went for the holiday celebrations, and well, this was packed more than a can of sardines. We were only there the last hour of the festivities, but it felt like an eternity. Lines, lines everywhere, with lots of disorganization as there were minimal lights and a lot of staff that were directing people to park in places further when there was parking up front. Ugh. Definitely a place to come early for a special day because it's hard to get a decent spot otherwise. The lines, lines everywhere continued everywhere honestly. The food trucks, the finding a good spot, the entering and leaving the park. Sigh. At least the fireworks were pretty. Will have to return on a regular day to see if I can actually enjoy this park rather than just think of all the stress it brought us.

Business is over. Let the fun begin. If you have a friend…read morenamed Jasper, in Tallahassee, you're going fishing! The only spot he'll let me give away is in this park. I can tell you it's almost 900 acres large and they've groomed over 20 miles for trails. You'll have to find the sweet spot where the fishes are biting on your own. This is evidently a big equestrian hang. It just gets better and better. We don't ride but we sure love to visit! We took a couple of hikes here. With the existing canopy comes shade and comfortable strolls. We normally struggle to breathe in Fla. but with that shade and plenty of water (plus it's fall), we had no trouble at all. Cyclists and joggers have designated paths. They're dog friendly. They have restrooms at the trailheads and best off all....it's free! I would count on seeing us again. 11/24

Beautiful and very widespread park that has wide grass fields horse riding biking trails and hiking…read moretrails. I ran a trail years ago so it was nice to be back and hike a trail with my dog

San Luis Mission Park is an amazing park in Tallahassee, Florida and is now on my list of…read moremust-visits whenever u am in Tallahassee. The path around the lake is stunning sand truly added a peaceful state of mind and soul after a busy day of business meetings. There was a nice children's playground and someone was grilling here, which added a wonderful aroma to the air. San Luis Mission Park is an amazing park and if you are in Tallahassee, Florida, you owe it to yourself to check this park out. Overall, San Luis Mission Park gets a five star rating and it definitely earned a recommendation from me. Go check it out yourself and I am sure that you will agree.

Well last time I was there the water bowls for dog was slimy so I took it soon myself to rinse them…read moreout myself, there usually more dogs and ppl and it was a Saturday so I expected more dogs for my dog to play with.

This outdoor escape owned and run by FSU is great way to take a break from studying to have fun and…read moreget some exercise. Hiking, kayaking, paddleboards . Ropes course, rock climbing wall and more.

The Rez is great! For FSU students (with ID) everything is free- parking, canoe/kayak/paddlebord…read morerentals. There is a little beach which is nice. It is a fantastic spot for students to relax and forget about school work.