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.
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Featured Park
Perlie Mae Butler Park is a great little "vest pocket" type park nestled in the Liberty Park neighborhood containing recently installed new playground apparatus, an open play area, covered picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a small basketball court and a chain link fencing surrounds the park for safety.
The park was requested by area residents who wanted a neighborhood playground and funded through a Community Development Block Grant. Approximately one half acre on Cypress Lake Street was purchased and playground apparatus was installed after lengthly meetings with neighborhood residents to determine their local needs.
Perlie Mae Butler was instrumental in this effort, and the park was named for her and dedicated on June 22, 1996.
A resident of the Liberty Park Community since 1962, Ms. Butler worked with other residents to bring services to the neighborhood including City water and sewer, streetlights, paved roads, speed signs and a bus stop.
This site is a well-used neighborhood playground facility for younger children, and is located at Cypress Lake Street, south of Lake Bradford Road.