Maclay Gardens is a great place to go on a sunny afternoon. Although the peak spring season is over, flowers of different types are blooming all year. The Maclay Gardens are located on Thomasville Highway just north of Interstate 10. The entrance fee is $4 dollars per person. Bring your own picnic basket and enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner. The gardens are located on the premises of a state park, so there are other activities there as well.
On May 2nd,the Friends of Maclay Gardens, Inc. is holding the 14th Annual Tour of Gardens. Mark your calendar now.
From the website:
These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter home. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. Lake Hall provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Only boats without motors or with electric motors are allowed. Pavilions and grills along the lake shore provide the perfect setting for a picnic. For walking enthusiasts, two short nature trails meander through the woods overlooking the lake. Hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians can enjoy five miles of multi-use trails winding through the woods surrounding Lake Overstreet, located on park property adjoining the gardens. High blooming season is from January 1-April 30 with the floral peak in mid-to-late March. During these months, the Maclay house is usually open daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The park is Located one-half mile north of I-10 on U.S. 319.
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