Parks and Recreation
A community oriented parks and recreation department providing
the resources and activities for a changing population.
Recreational opportunities continue to be an important part of our Community. The goals of the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department are to provide worthwhile leisure programs for citizens of all ages and a well maintained parks system. Our staff is dedicated to providing diverse, quality recreational opportunities including special events, classes, and athletic leagues. Whether it's a hike at Phipps Park, a game of tennis, swimming at Wade Wehunt Pool, or participating in an arts and crafts class, take advantage of all the "Good Times" we have planned for you and your family.
Currently Open Registrations (* Indicates Online Registration is Available)
- Cheerleading*
- Youth Tackle Football*
- Youth Flag Football*
- Girls Volleyball*
- Summer Playground Program*
- Adult and Junior Tennis Clinics
Featured Park
Old Fort Park is a 1.08 acre, historic neighborhood park. Contained within the site is a large earthen berm dug to protect Tallahassee from advancing Federal troops during the Civil War. The Old Fort Park is located on ground once part of the plantation of E. A. Houston, father of Captain Patrick Houston (later state adjutant General) who commanded the confederate artillery at the battle of Natural Bridge. The site is a silent witness to the efforts of the citizens of Tallahassee to protect the capitol of Florida from capture when threatened by Federal troops under General John Newton.
Newton's force landed at St. Mark’s light house and advanced up the east side of the St. Marks river, only to be decisively repulsed at Natural Bridge on March 6, 1865 by a hurriedly assembled Confederate force commanded by General Sam Jones, that included a company of cadets from the West Florida Seminary, now Florida State University.
Bordered by Old Fort, Santa Rosa, Seminole and Maple Drives, this state historic site was purchased in November 1943 and remains as a neighborhood passive park.
A neighborhood partnership program to upgrade the site raised approximately $6,400 a few years ago to add new landscaping and park benches making a more attractive neighborhood park. A once little used site now hosts neighborhood picnics, and other family activities.