State Park · Florida
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

- Location
- Leon County, Florida
- Nearest town
- 5.8 miles north of Tallahassee
- Type
- State Park
About Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
1,170 acres make up this botanical garden and historic site, land that once formed the Killearn Plantation. The property carries a federal historic district designation, recognized in 2002, and holds 18 historic buildings along with 4 structures and 4 objects on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can walk through the cultivated gardens while also encountering the remnants of the plantation-era landscape.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is in Leon County, Florida, 5.8 miles north of Tallahassee. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.