Cascades Park
Cascades Park
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Jaffrey, NH382 contributions
Jan 2022
Cascades Park is a wonderful gathering place of families, singles, couples, runners, bikers, etc. It's smack dab in downtown surrounded by new apartment buildings. You can walk around the park on a path, there is a bike path nearby, fountains, restrooms, amphitheater, Edison restaurant and more. It's a fun place to spend some time, and was busy when we visited. We walked the perimeter, and enjoyed the fresh air.
Written 18 January 2022
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Prissy P
Chester, UK193 contributions
Sept 2021
Beautiful, sculptured landscape with some monuments, water fountains, doggie poop bag stands, porch swings, benches, mile markers and a amphitheater. You can bring a book and spend the day. There are free concerts too.
Written 21 October 2021
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stephaniemb4748
14 contributions
Jun 2021
Tallahassee has some truly amazing parks for people of all ages, and the edition of Cascades is definitely a highlight for the capital city. It is a great place to go for some recreation but also for the Arts. You may even enjoy a free movie in the park on its amphitheater big screen!
Written 23 June 2021
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Adam C
Tallahassee, FL40 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
This has become my new running spot, coffee spot, juice spot, and dining spot. The park consists of 26 acres and the entire perimeter is just over 1 mile in length with a beautiful concrete trail to run along or walk along. It also has an amazing restaurant, The Edison Restaurant, that was originally a coal burning power plant that powered the city of Tallahassee during the early days. The park is very rich in history. It is where the first settlers of the territory of Florida met to form their own State. The park has lots of plaques with information about the history along the 1 mile path. This is a must see if you’re in Tallahassee. It’s also a great place to stay overnight. The AC Marriott Hotel sits inside the park and it is arguably the best hotel in the City.
Written 30 July 2022
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sk_mcintyre
Fernandina Beach, FL181 contributions
May 2023
This is a charming park where you can ride your bike, walk or just sit on a bench and have lunch or enjoy the pond and scenery. It is serene and has a lot of history which is explained on the various boards around the park. You can stop at the Edison Restaurant for some wonderful refreshments and lunch and take in the peaceful surroundings. Highly recommend this park.
Written 15 May 2023
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Johnna & Mr Wonderful
12 contributions
Mar 2020
Park was very clean. Many people out walking, some lying on blankets in the grass or tossing a frisbee. Fountains, small playground and amphitheater for summer movies and concerts. This is a gem right in the heart of Tallahassee.
Written 26 June 2020
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ellebee59
54 contributions
Oct 2020
This place is great for walking, riding bicycles or just spending time outdoors. The scenery is fantastic. My husband enjoy our walk around the park. Great way to work off the lunch we had just eaten. Great location as well. Certainly a must do again.
Written 12 November 2020
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Kristen Knight
Ocean Springs, MS1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Great place for family adventures. Big lawn to lay on and look at the fountain and a fun place to go walking. We ate brunch at the Edison and walked afterward. Highly recommend!
Written 17 February 2020
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fireman452
Tallahassee, FL1,486 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The newest (I THINK) park in TAllahassee. We participated in the wedding of six couples on January 6th in this park and it was a very festive affair - marriage equality came to Florida on that day.
Written 6 August 2015
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Taylorcat2us
Tallahassee, FL827 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
What a great place to play on a sunny day, and maybe to even take walks on rainy days. Near the Florida Department of Transportation, with the dome of the old Capitol visible, the park makes use of water features, a staging area, and paths for walkers and areas for bikes too. Free to the public.
While I was there today, there was no available food to purchase, but there are soda machines. It would be a great place for a picnic, or bring your lunchtime carryout fast food here to eat in a pretty spot. It is very hot and sunny but they did think to put in lots of benchs and some of them are in shady spots. It makes an interesting additional place to go for an outdoor experience if you've hiked or jogged around Lake Ella a million times.
Chili's, Olive Garden, Cabo's are a short distance away. Get them to bag it for you and eat it HERE!
There is a building on site that is being gutted and it will become a lovely restaurant someday. Not sure when the expected opening of that is.
There have been noise complaints from nearby residents on nights of concerts. But, I think people should try to understand that a couple of hours of drifting sound gives a lot of concert goers a great experience. Near by residents should try to understand and it certainly won't be happening EVERY night, nor even every weekend.
Overall, this is a great place for locals. The Imagine fountain of bubbling up water was a big hit with kids today! See the pictures I've uploaded.
While I was there today, there was no available food to purchase, but there are soda machines. It would be a great place for a picnic, or bring your lunchtime carryout fast food here to eat in a pretty spot. It is very hot and sunny but they did think to put in lots of benchs and some of them are in shady spots. It makes an interesting additional place to go for an outdoor experience if you've hiked or jogged around Lake Ella a million times.
Chili's, Olive Garden, Cabo's are a short distance away. Get them to bag it for you and eat it HERE!
There is a building on site that is being gutted and it will become a lovely restaurant someday. Not sure when the expected opening of that is.
There have been noise complaints from nearby residents on nights of concerts. But, I think people should try to understand that a couple of hours of drifting sound gives a lot of concert goers a great experience. Near by residents should try to understand and it certainly won't be happening EVERY night, nor even every weekend.
Overall, this is a great place for locals. The Imagine fountain of bubbling up water was a big hit with kids today! See the pictures I've uploaded.
Written 9 June 2014
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How long would it take to walk or to ride a bicycle from the Four Points Sheratan on Tennessee to Cascades Park?
Written 23 October 2016
Walking it will probably take 20 minutes or so. One of the previous reviewers indicated it would be dangerous to ride a bike on Tennessee Street. I agree, but once you cross Tennessee you can take MLK, Bronough, or Adams down to Gaines and across the pedestrian bridge or under Monroe at Bloxham over to Cascades. That would be a much more interesting and pleasant walk or ride than Tennessee to Monroe to Cascades.
Written 26 October 2016
Can we bring wine into the Pops concert set Saturday April 23?
Thanks
Written 22 April 2016
Web site says wine and beer coolers allowed and they'll have food trucks. ENJOY!
Written 22 April 2016
No BBQ grills at this park, but others have what you are looking for. Get info about all Tallahassee Parks amenities on the Parks and Recreation web site
Written 22 April 2016
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