Though Tallahassee is best known for its outstanding collegiate sports, we offer much more outside the two major universities for sports enthusiasts. Whether casting a line for the “big one”, paddling down a pristine river, spending the afternoon on a masterfully designed golf course, or taking a run on one of the numerous nature trails, Tallahassee supplies a wide-range of experiences sure to please the palate of any true sports buff.
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Jack McLean Park hosts a 24-hole disc golf courses to challenge any skill level with varied elevation changes, unusual for Florida terrain. Jack L. McLean Jr. Park course is described a target course, winding through tall pines and large oaks that will give the more experienced player the challenge they are looking for.
Jake Gaither Golf Course
801 Bragg Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32305
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Phone: (850) 891-3942
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The Jake Gaither Golf Course is a nine hole, par 36 with a course/slope rating of 69.8/127. The course offers a pro shop with golf merchandise and snack items, a practice putting green, and rental clubs. The entire course, was renovated in 1998 and the additional teeing areas makes the course very enjoyable for all level of golfers.
James Messer Sports Complex
2830 Jackson Bluff
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Phone: (850) 891-3866
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Eleven field baseball/softball complex with 10 lit fields and one Miracle League (turf) Field. Complex includes two officials /operations towers with scoreboards, new shade shelters and ample parking. Also features state of the art 26,000 sq. ft. skate park.
Killearn Country Club & Inn
100 Tyron Pass
Tallahassee, FL 32309-
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Phone: (850) 893-2186
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The site of 21 PGA Tour and four LPGA Tour tournaments, Killearn Country Club’s three nine-hole layouts offer a challenging yet fun golf experience. The South/East Course is the longest and most challenging with rolling hills and tree-lined fairways. The North Course has a large lake coming into play on several holes, while the East Course is a little more forgiving with generous fairways and water on two holes
Leach Student Recreation Center
210 Bobby E. Leach Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306
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Phone: (850) 644-0548
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Florida State University’s on-campus student recreational facility. Gymnasium, indoor track, pool, spas, racquetball and squash courts, group exercise classes, cardiovascular, strength, and free weight areas. FREE for FSU students. Memberships available to FSU faculty staff and FSU alumni. Home to Fitness Wellness and Aquatics programs.
Leon County Parks & Recreation
2280 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Phone: (850) 488-0221
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Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Phone: (850) 487-4556
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The 1,184 acres of Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park includes ornamental gardens, hammocks, ravines, pine woods, mixed pine and hardwood forest, and the Lake Overstreet trails.
Meadows Soccer Complex
701 Millers Landing Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
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Phone: (850) 386-3866
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Meadows Soccer Complex is a facility which plays host to a number of local organized soccer programs. The complex is located on Miller Landing Road, just off of Meridian, and boasts 10 large fields (some of them lighted). For more information on the complex, or to reserve a field, contact the hotline at 893-8989, or call the main TPRD number at 891-3866.
MKMC is a private racing facility located just outside of the town of Monticello in North Florida. Our track was especially designed for kart racing with the expressed goal of joining the ranks of the best karting tracks in the world.
Looking for a place to hold your company picnic or party? Tired of the same old thing? Instead of golf, try some fun in the fast lane for your Sales meetings, client entertainment or employee appreciation. A day at the track is a unique and exciting way to entertain customers or employees, host corporate events, and product launches as well as being a novel approach to team building.
Private Events - The facility and our staff are all yours, full day or partial. Book an event customized to your needs, including racing format, catering entertainment. Our private events include karts, dedicated race director and track workers as needed. And, we don’t stop there! Our private events coordinator can work with you to create a one of a kind event tailored to your needs.
The possibilities are endless!
Karting is one of the most exciting entertainment experiences available. Karting blends the speed of wheel-to-wheel racing with advanced safety measures to deliver safe high-speed excitement. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, experience the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing at the Monticello Karting Motor Club.
A $10.5 million facility, the state-of-the-art facility is located off-campus next to the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course. The main pool features up to 30 practice lanes and maintains a temperature of 80 degrees. The diving well features two one-meter and two three-meter springboards as well as one, three, five, seven-and-a-half and 10 meter platforms.
