Lake Hall is a pristine habitat for freshwater fish, alligators, turtles and migrating waterfowls. More than 150 species of birds and numerous other animals, including deer, bobcat and grey fox, have been observed in the park's woodlands. The Maclay house, open January through April, is furnished as it appeared when the Maclay family resided there. Exhibits interpret the family and gardens. A booklet for sale at the ranger station interprets the gardens and park.
Labels identifying the plants in the gardens are helpful to the plant enthusiast.
Additional written materials are available at the ranger station. Classes on ornamental plant care are available throughout the year by the landscape gardener. Call for dates and times. The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks acquired the Lake Overstreet addition to Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens in 1994, with assistance from the City of Tallahassee. Lake Overstreet is an example of a pristine freshwater lake.