Parks & Recreation

Accomplishments

• Greenways- In 2007 the Department of Interior, the conservation agency, designated Leon County’s J.R. Alford and Miccosukee Canopy Greenways as two of forty new National Recreation Trails. Steeped in history, the National Trails System consists of approximately 900 trails that span the United States and range in length from one mile to more than 485 miles including the Trail of Tears and Pony Express National Historic Trail. Leon County is now home of two of the 16 National Recreation Trails in Florida. Miccosukee Canopy Road and the J.R. Alford Greenways consist of more than 1,300 acres of open space, forest, and woodlands. Leon County maintains over 60 miles of nature trails, which are used for biking, running, hiking and horseback riding.
  • J.R. Alford Greenway – Part of Tallahassee’s nationally recognized park system, this 27-mile urban trail and 880-acre greenway in Leon County provides for numerous recreational activities, native habitat preservation, and environmental education.
     
  • Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway – Also part of Tallahassee’s nationally recognized park system, this 20-mile urban trail and 503-acre greenway protects natural and historic resources and is part of a plan to connect Leon County by a trail system accessible via bicycle, horse, or on foot.
     
• Tree City USA: On March 19, 2009, Leon County was named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to community forestry. It is the third consecutive year that Leon County has received this national recognition. To qualify for Tree City USA status, a town or city must meet four standards: having a tree board or department, a treecare ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. To contribute towards gaining Tree City USA status in the future, you can participate in our Adopt-A-Tree Program at no cost.