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These lakes are located in Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. Lake Hall is the biggest lake and is the main focus for recreation. Lake Hall recreation area offers restrooms, picnic tables, beach, swimming area, and a fishing dock. A boat ramp is also available. In the summer time, you can find locals and visitors hanging out and having a good time. Lake Overstreet can only be accessed by trails. There are 5 miles of multi-use trails and 3 miles of biking trails to explore and view wildlife. Around the corner off of Meridian Road is the Eleanor Klapp-Phipps City Park. This park offers miles of trails, restroom, sports complex, and picnic areas.
Recreational Activities: biking, birding, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, picnicking, swimming
Fees: $4.00 per group up to 8 people
Directions from I-10:
Take exit 203 and head north on Thomasville Road, US 319. Go approximately 2 miles to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. Turn left and follow the signs at the park entrance to the landing.
Resources:
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens/default.cfm
Eleanor Klapps-Phipps Park
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation: http://www.talgov.com/parks/index.cfm
(Click on “Parks and Trails Map” and then click on “Detailed Maps” on right side to access trail maps)
Florida Greenways and Trails http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/panhandleeast/trails/Redbug_trail.htm
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