Tallahassee served as Florida's First Capitol because it was located midway between St. Augustine…read moreand Pensacola. Lawmakers needed a central location as the journey from east Florida to west Florida was treacherous during the early 1800s. On a mission to find a mutually agreeable location, two sets of explorers met midway at former abandoned Native American settlement known as Anhaica. This became early Tallahassee which means Old Town (Talia+Hasi) in Creek/Seminole. The first Florida Capitol was a log cabin built in 1824. One hundred years later, a temporary replica was built. Another temporary full sized replica was built in 1974 for the sesquicentennial celebration. My dad was on that committee which inspired him to advocate for building a permanent replica for the bicentennial celebration in 2024. It was so interesting to hear about the process of building this most recent First Florida Capitol replica. So many people donated their time and energy. From sifting through historical records, to creating authentic floor plans when few existed, to donations of logs, to getting permits, it was a challenging to bring this project, a dream for my dad, to life. Having grown up in Tallahassee, I have always loved Florida history. It is nice to see a piece of history being brought back to life and to have my family play a role in that legacy. Florida is so different from when my grandparents moved to south Florida a century ago in the 1920s. I am happy to see history preserved while the city and state continue to grow. #2900

One of the best areas in Tallahassee right here! Cascades Park is a beautiful and sprawling park &…read moreleisure area close to downtown that's perfect for a walk, run, family outing or other activities in the fresh air. There are walking paths that loop around and through and must go for several miles. They have a small amphitheater in the middle where I'm sure there are performances and concerts here and there. A big splash pad is on one side, and I know the kiddos love that especially on a warmer day. They have a big playground on the other side, and there are some bathrooms as well just in case. Intertwined are some pond/ creek areas that add to the beauty of this park. It's a super lovely walk around, and my favorite part are the pillars towards one end that tell the history of Tallahassee- racial tensions, civil war and repair and more. It brings more light onto the capitol city and its roots.

The playground is well designed and has added features such as a water misting area, artificial…read moreturf, shredded tires and shaded picnic areas.

This is a small little playground located just off of the Cascades Park trail. It seems relatively…read morenew and has a very nice restroom facility and water fountains. There is street parking available to park visitors. The playground is laid on a rubbery, mud-free surface. The playground's equipment is modern and includes a supernova merry go round, saucer swing, a bank of traditional swings, a bank of toddler swings, teeter tooters, a spiral pole slide, a corkscrew climber, and a massive net climber. There is seating on low retaining walls for caregivers to watch their littles play and a little open space for littles to play catch. I really like this playground and would put it slightly in the category of being a destination playground. It is well maintained, has some modern equipment, and offers water and a restroom. I highly recommend checking this playground out if you are in the area.

very pleasnt place for kids. We enjoy our time also we have our lunch here. clean and green. You…read morecan party here

Recreational park mostly for working out as there's baseball and tennis courts…read more Nice bathrooms that are clean and tons of picnic areas Also swimming pool

Long time, no visit LOL! It has been many, many years since I have set foot into Myers Park. And…read morewow how it has grown up! Picnic pavilions, swimming pool, tennis courts, softball fields and much, much more make up Myers Park. Plenty of shade is provided by the canopy trees throughout the park. A notable mention was the horse shoe throwing area that had horse shoes ready to throw! I actually threw a dead ringer within a couple of throws! The park is relatively large and with what seems to be ample parking. Located in an older residential part of Tallahassee, Myers Park seems to be a great place to throw a BBQ or birthday party or simply to get out and meander around the densely wooded acreage which is very beautiful.

Very nice park with picnic tables, playground, dog park and walking trails. Very peacefulread more

The park was so beautiful we went back on a Saturday morning and had a great experience with the…read moreother dog owners and their dogs. I edited to a 5 star review because there isn't an option for 4 1/2 stars.

I love coming to the park because there are so many adventures to explore. I highly recommend for…read moreyou to bring your kids, family and friends.