Is Inglewood & Reece Park safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inglewood & Reece Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inglewood & Reece Park
“Go with care. Inglewood and Reece Park are quiet, primarily residential neighborhoods in Southeast Tallahassee that are largely safe during daylight hours. While peaceful overall, standard caution is advised after dark due to occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins common along nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Inglewood and Reece Park form an established, mid-century residential enclave tucked just south of Central Tallahassee. Characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature oak canopies, and quiet residential loops, the area offers a relaxed local atmosphere with easy access to city parks and major commuting thoroughfares.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
- Mid-Century Suburb
Walking and biking in Inglewood & Reece Park
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
The neighborhood features low-stress residential streets suitable for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are mostly limited to major bounding corridors like Blair Stone Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, low-traffic residential streets with a stable base of long-term homeowners
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Hilaman Golf Course and Jack L. McLean Jr. Park
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to Tallahassee's denser student and entertainment districts
- Convenient driving access to state government offices, downtown, and Apalachee Parkway shopping
Cons
- Periodic incidents of property crime, opportunistic vehicle theft, and residential burglaries
- Limited commercial activity within the neighborhood interior, requiring travel to nearby arterials for amenities
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and street lighting on secondary residential lanes
- Higher poverty and lower median income levels in adjacent Southside census tracts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near bus stops along major perimeter arterials like South Monroe and Apalachee Parkway.
What Inglewood & Reece Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes under shaded streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and good visibility throughout residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally calm as residents return home, though dim street lighting on some streets requires vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and secluded; walking alone late at night is not recommended due to limited visibility and infrequent foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by StarMetro, with bus routes operating along periphery arterials such as Paul Russell Road, Old St. Augustine Road, and South Monroe Street. Frequencies generally range from 30 to 60 minutes.
Parking is uncomplicated; most properties have private driveways, and free on-street parking is generally permitted on residential streets without metered zones.
Things to do in Inglewood & Reece Park
- Play a round of public golf or practice at the driving range at Hilaman Golf Course
- Enjoy the walking trails, playground, and aquatic facilities at nearby Jack L. McLean Jr. Park
- Explore the shaded residential streets under moss-draped live oaks for a quiet neighborhood walk
Local favorites
- Hilaman Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.2★ (460)A city-operated 18-hole golf course featuring a driving range, pro shop, and casual clubhouse dining.
- El Jalisco Southside · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1420)A popular local regional chain outpost serving generous portions of classic Mexican favorites and margaritas.
- Habana's Boardwalk · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)An authentic Cuban eatery nearby on Apalachee Parkway serving pressed sandwiches, ropa vieja, and plantains.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.