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

Very cute walking trails! Well kept and safe. Bathrooms and playgrounds at the parking area. Would…read morehappily return. Beautiful views.

Possibly the best $4 (per person) you will ever spend. We first went to the Blue hole spring near…read morethe caves, however the water was murky and brown with poor visibility. So I googled nearby springs and this recreation area came up. I was totally surprised to pull up and find that the water was super clear and blue. They have a pretty large swimming area with a diving board and slides. There is plenty of room to lay out and get sun. Also allow you to swim outside of the main area. The lifeguards were super friendly when I asked if I could swim outside the area and even told me where the underground cave was outside of the main area. Underneath the diving board is an entrance to another underwater cave. Be aware that there is a current in the main swimming area. We really enjoyed swimming/snorkeling in the area and seeing the underwater caves. It's a great value!!! I highly recommend hanging out here if you're in the area!!

Water was very chilling and refreshing on that hot Labor Day, it did not disappoint! We Loved it a…read morelot!

Great little spot. Tons of space to have a picnic. Looks to be a hot spot during the summer…read more There's a volleyball net, restrooms & trash cans placed throughout. Even little grills To cook out. We came after it poured down. Not the most ideal LoL it made for a mosquito haven. We went on the short nature trail but water had flooded a lot of the areas to look down at the water. Park ranger on duty at all times during business hours. Glad we came.

Absolutely loved our stop at what was voted the best swimming hole in the U.S by USA Today! We came…read morehere late Sunday morning. There were already a good amount of people and the parking lot was almost full, but there was still plenty of space for people in the springs. There isn't a lot of space to put your belongings as there aren't really any large open spaces, but people pretty much just put their stuff where they can. You can either enter the springs via some stairs that take you right to the deep portion, or you can walk around the springs and enter at a shallower section. If you do go in at the shallower section, be aware that there's quite a strong current that can be difficult to fight against to get into the deep area. I would also recommend chacos or sandals of some kind as there are a lot of rocks in the shallower end that can be very slippery. The water is VERY cold, so be prepared for that, but know that it will also feel amazing afterward and soak any body aches/pains away. The springs are one of the most beautiful swimming areas I've seen--so much beautiful nature surrounding it. If I could go there WITHOUT the loud crowds of people, it would be the most absolutely perfect spot to relax and spend a day. Even with that it was fantastic and I would 100% return.

This is a great state park. It was so nice and clean. The campsites are spaced nicely apart…read more We were in number 18 in loop one which was a pull thru site further back and in the shade. Very nice. There was not many people

This is a very nice state park. Just a caution: In addition to the some poisonous snakes there are…read morealligators there. For bird watchers it is a winter nesting ground for Turkey Vultures.

The Big Oak was a nice place to stop. We took a photo with the tree, and the instructions were easy…read moreto follow. We stopped by on a Sunday, and there was no one around. Very easy to find and worth the stop! I was a little worried because Google Maps told us the tree closed at 5 PM, but that was not the case lol

This is a must see if in the Thomasville, GA area! I've never seen live oak tree branches of this…read moresize. They estimate the start of the tree around 1685. In 1936, it was registered as the 49th member of the National Live Oak Society. There's a brochure on the back of the oak tree statistics plaque with information on the Big Oak Cam. You can call a number and it will take a pic of you in front of the tree. You can then go to their website and download the photo for free! Kinda cool! Would highly recommend! Such a cool historic landmark.

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.

Cool park to check out with a historic replica cabin for 1824 1st Capital . A bit of Tallahassee…read morehistory .There is no known record of exactly were the Florida capital was so it was put in this park so Tallahassee locals and visitors could enjoy a bit of history. It took almost a year to build. Today they had a South Tally Festival with a local band and exhibits. Worth a look.

We came here for a few hours in early January 2026, but you could easily spend a whole day or 2…read more We like many wanted to see the manatees which are usually here between Nov-March. Unfortunately, the boat rides were sold out because we didn't book in advance. We were able to see 5 or 6 of them from their viewing tower. They were pretty far away but they moved around some for us to get a glimpse. We were also greeted by a river otter who hung out near the dock and had a bigger crowd than the prized manatees. After watching these wonderful creatures, we took a little hike on one of their nature trails. We only did about 3 miles out and back, but the trail goes for about 10 miles round trip. There are no cool waterfall or views of the river on the trail, it's just a nice walk through the woods. Afterwards, we went inside the historic hotel to get vanilla cokes from their soda fountain. The soda fountain has sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats along with a gift shop. Also, in the hotel is a white tablecloth fancy restaurant. Next time I come back I will make an entire day of it with the ladyfriend. Take the boat ride, go on a long hike and then have a nice dinner.

Another beautiful and peaceful Florida State Park, I've has the privilege to visit a lot of the…read moreSP's in Florida and I'm always amazed at what they have to offer and like all of them this one has plenty of unique features that makes for a great experience. No matter what got you here you'll always discover something new, besides the beautiful kept grounds, you can take a boat tour of the springs or enjoy a meal in the lodge restaurant and even book an overnight stay inside this park now that's really unique - there is a great gift shop in the lodge that is filled with plenty of souvenirs and books filled with the history of this park and the surrounding area. We spent the morning exploring the park and its extensive trail system, it's such a quiet and peaceful place to relax, enjoy a picnic lunch or just sit on one of the beautiful benches and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I finally got my lifetime park membership while here that allows me to enjoy all the state parks across Florida at no additional charge which I plan to use as often as possible - we did spend a few minutes interacting with a park ranger who was very friendly and gave us some history of this beautiful park this is definitely a place to return to again and again...

This place is not only has a dog park, but also walking trails, softball fields, disc golfing. This…read morereview is for the dog park. The dog park is split into 3 parts by fence: small dog area, all dog area, and a dog run. There are some agility courses (or playground) for the dogs as well. There were poop bags and a running water fountain. Overall, a great space for the dogs.

We were here for a baseball tournament..... this park is really clean and the parks play ground…read morearea is really nice for the kids. They have tons of things for the kids to play on, swing on and climb on. The bathrooms were air conditioned as well.

Optimist Park is a nice enough park with s basketball court, volleyball court, a children's…read moreplayground, a baseball field and more. It has a pleasant ambiance and was pretty packed with people enjoying this park. I would definitely recommend this park.

Beautiful park with large playground and sports fields and lots of grass. There's even a free…read morelibrary

Lake Frances is a great small lake in Madison, Florida. It is a cool little lake that only enhances…read morethis small town. On my trip here, there were several people walking around the lake. It is not a park necessarily, but rather a park surrounded by residential streets. This is definitely a positive part of Madison, Florida and I am glad that I stumbled on this small, but oh so cool lake.

What a lovely quaint little place to spend your day exercising walking or just relaxing…read moreI love this small hometown and friendly locals and visitors just peaceful and enjoyable people