History of the Woodland Drives Neighborhood and Greenspaces

The fort, originally named Fort Houston for plantation owner Edward Houston, it was one of the defenses constructed to protect Tallahassee during the Civil War. The fort’s earthworks were erected when Federal troops landed at St. Marks and advanced towards Tallahassee in March, 1865. The fort was never attacked, thanks to the Confederate victory at Natural Bridge south of Tallahassee on March 6, 1865. The earthworks remain today.

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Myers Park
Myers Park is Tallahassee’s oldest park and is includes tennis and basketball courts, Wade Wehunt pool and weight room, playground, trails, Little League field, and picnic area.

The park is named for Frederick Towle Myers (1854-1927), a respected civil servant who served 36 years as the city attorney. Wade Wehunt pool is named in honor of Tallahassee’s first superintendent of pools and local real estate developer.

Governor William Pope Duval’s 1820s home was in Myers Park near the tennis courts.

Chapman Pond Park
This park is bordered by Circle and Merritt drives and is home to many migratory birds.

The park is named for Roy H. Chapman, Florida Supreme Court Justice and Myers Park resident.

Cascades Park
There have been several meetings lately about the Cascades Park development. President Mary Frederick has been attaending much of the meetings and we will have an update frmo her soon.

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We are compiling this history of our neighborhood at this time. If you have anything you think should be included, please email either Mary Frederick, or Mia Shargel.