Located just north of downtown Tallahassee, the Lake Ella and Fred Drake Park is a free attraction that consists of 12-acre Lake Ella and 6.5-acre Fred Drake Park. In the past, it was used for cattle, but today it contains three fountains, picnic shelters, a paved walking trail that encircles the lake, and a site for community events like astronomy and exercise.

Visitors can enjoy the trail by taking part in activities such as walking, roller-skating, or skateboarding. Wildlife such as ducks, geese, pigeons, and turtles live at the tranquil lake. The old cottages dating from 1925 were originally used for honeymoon rooms, but local business owners have since opened shops and cafes there.

South Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL, Phone: 850-891-6860

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