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.

New park discovery of a Tallahasee gem for running and hiking …read more This 255-acre park with 3 1 mile mountain bike trail was named in 1977 after a Leon High coach (1944 to 1946) Thomas Irwin Brown .Tom Brown was also a Babe Ruth League coach for 20 years and a Leon County Commisioner for 14 years. His love of sports was the blueprint for establishing these beautiful and well-kept trails and park. I love to find new places to run and hike while traveling and was surprised at how many baseball, softball fields, and tennis / pickle board courts this park offers. You can hear the peck of woodpeckers on trees and many different types of birds such as cardinals and swallow tailed kite as you hike on their asphalt paths or dirt trails. A nice change from the normal sounds of Houston traffic. Check out this park while in Tally .

A very great addition to this area. There is plenty to see and do...while you're keeping yourself…read morehealthy. Young ladies make sure you have a companion. Safety comes first.

Great to come for a walk or have the kids play at the play place for kids. Or walk the dogread more

If you love sometimes just getting lost on a back road, Tate's Hell is definitely the place for…read moreyou! I've come here so many different times of year, so many different times of day & I genuinely never see another soul, which is a beautiful thing especially when you consider that this is Florida. It's a really cool wild area that is well cared for. Tate's Hell offers so many on road and off-road capabilities not to mention hikes, campsites & bodies of water. It truly just has a little bit of something for everybody and is beautiful at all times of year no matter if it's day or night! The tree canopy over the road alone makes it worth visiting, especially under a full moon!

Tate's Hell state forest is an exclusive location for hunting. We stopped for an overnight RV camp,…read moreand the facilities included electric hookup, restrooms and boating. The space was secluded in the middle of Hells forest and we had about 2-3 RVs with us making it an exclusive campsite. We were disappointed not finding water hook up which pretty much was only available in the restrooms. It made it difficult for us to use water in the RV itself. There were numerous trucks exclusively for hunting and the area was dotted with many as we drove back. Price was pretty reasonable, under $20 for a day.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely beautiful grounds with numerous photo ops. We were able to tour the residence as well…read moreand the docent was very sweet and knowledgeable. Would absolutely go there again if I lived nearby!