Playgrounds
25 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- McCarty Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Discovery Garden0.4 mi from downtown
- Myers Park0.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Tallahassee with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Tallahassee, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library200 West Park Avenue
- Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch2817 South Adams Street
- Lake Jackson Branch Library3840-302 North Monroe St.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lake Seminole39 mi northwest
- George W. Andrews Lake75 mi northwest
- Walter F. George Lake94 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge21 mi south
- Eastbank39 mi northwest
- Lake Seminole39 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Tallahassee with kids?
Playgrounds (25), Libraries (4), Picnic spots (6), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Tallahassee for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Tallahassee when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.