Woodland Drives is an historic in-town neighborhood almost in the shadow of Florida’s capitol. Comprised of about 450 homes, it is one of Tallahassee’s first platted neighborhoods, with an eclectic mix of single-family homes and townhouses ranging from 70+ years old to brand new. Many of our residents have lived in the neighborhood for generations--indeed, Woodland Drives boasts succeeding generations living in the same home!

We’re fortunate to enjoy many greenspaces dotting the area, which provide a haven for wildlife and appreciation from nature enthusiasts. The area is rich with history as well. Archeologists have unearthed evidence of religious missions of the 1600s in and around our neighborhood, and found remnants of discover Hernando de Soto’s winter encampment of 1539.

Much of our neighborhood is part of the Myers Park Historic District, comprised of 362 acres with 229 parcels of land.

Our neighborhood association is strong and provides many functions to strengthen the neighbor bond that is so important in today’s hectic world.

We're the Best Neighborhood in Leon Co!

For the second year in a row, Woodland Drives has been selected as the BEST neighborhood in Leon County! We received this great honor at the CONA awards reception in early May and your Board of Directors want to share this great news with the world. (You can view the Democrat’s article by clicking here.) We won this award because of the volunteerism that’s thrives in our neighborhood—and as a result, the strong community we’re building. Government leaders recognize that a vibrant neighborhood relies on the people who make the area better and better!

We’d like to thank everyone who has a hand in this great honor:

• our board of directors that guides us on the path of success
• the block captains who deliver the news
• the beautification committee and volunteers who have done so much to make our neighborhood (even more!) beautiful
• our chair of the Energy Challenge and the people who made the commitment!
• the volunteers who are working on making Lafayette Street better
• the volunteers and participants at the picnic
• the volunteers & parents & kids in our Parent’s Council
• the volunteers who post event signage in their yards
• the volunteers who stay vigilant regarding crime & CrimeWatch
• the WITH volunteers & hostesses (and the MIN!)
• the folks who pay their Woodland Drives Neighborhood Association dues
• our local businesses that provide goods & services within walking distance

Our dedicated volunteers are the testament why Woodland Drives received this award. We thank each of you!

Lafayette Street

Lafayette Street, our northern boundary, provides our neighborhood with a smorgasbord of ethnic cuisines, friendly pubs, eclectic shopping choices, dynamic businesses, an art gallery and even a nightclub. We’d like to partner with the businesses and merchants to make Lafayette Street even more vibrant. To find out more, click here and email us if you’re interested in being a part of its revitalization