An admission fee to the gardens is charged during the peak of the blooming season, between January 1, and April 30. The hills and shoreline of the park are forested with mixed hardwoods and pines which provide additional natural beauty in all seasons. 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.