Is Parkside & Town and Country safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Parkside & Town and Country as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Parkside & Town and Country
“Go with care. Parkside and Town and Country offer a quiet, wooded residential setting close to state government offices and major shopping corridors. While daytime visits and residential streets are generally peaceful, stay aware along adjacent major commercial arteries where vehicle break-ins and property crimes occasionally occur.”
Local police reports occasionally highlight opportunistic vehicle burglaries and retail theft around the bordering Apalachee Parkway shopping centers.
About the area
Parkside and Town and Country form an established mid-century residential pocket situated just southeast of downtown Tallahassee and immediately west of the Governor's Square commercial district. Characterized by rolling hills, dense pine and oak canopies, and modest ranch-style homes, the area attracts a mix of state employees, retirees, and young professionals.
- Quiet Residential
- Wooded Canopy
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Convenient Access
Walking and biking in Parkside & Town and Country
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but road cyclists frequently use local streets to connect to Governor's Park trails and the nearby Lafayette Heritage Trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Below-average violent crime rate compared to citywide Tallahassee averages
- High rates of established homeownership and stable residential occupancy
- Immediate access to major medical facilities, downtown state offices, and shopping plazas
- Abundant natural tree canopy and quiet interior neighborhood streets
Cons
- Periodic property theft and vehicle break-ins along commercial perimeters
- Uneven sidewalk connectivity throughout older interior residential blocks
- Proximity to high-traffic arterials like Apalachee Parkway and Magnolia Drive creates traffic noise and congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally low within the residential interior, though panhandling and individuals experiencing homelessness can occasionally be seen near major bus stops, intersections, and strip malls along Apalachee Parkway.
What Parkside & Town and Country is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low traffic on interior neighborhood lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with delivery vehicles and steady flow along main boundary roads, remaining very safe for strolling.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; standard suburban precautions are sufficient along well-lit stretches.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark due to heavy tree coverage and spaced streetlights; stick to main illuminated roadways when walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by StarMetro, with regular bus routes (such as Routes A and E) serving perimeter thoroughfares like Apalachee Parkway and Magnolia Drive, though interior residential streets require walking to access stops.
Parking is straightforward with ample private driveways, free curbside parking along residential streets, and massive surface parking lots throughout neighboring shopping plazas.
Things to do in Parkside & Town and Country
- Hike or trail run through the rolling, unpaved nature trails at adjacent Governor's Park
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at the Governor's Square Mall complex bordering the neighborhood
- Take a short walk or bike ride into nearby Myers Park for tennis courts and public swimming facilities
Local favorites
- Sahara Greek & Lebanese Cafe · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (840)Long-running, relaxed counter-serve spot on Apalachee Parkway known for gyros, shawarma, and fresh hummus.
- Lemongrass Thai Bistro · Thai Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Neighborhood eatery serving traditional Thai curries, noodle dishes, and sushi in a casual setting.
- Midtown Caboose · American Restaurant & Burger Bar · 4.5★ (1950)Nearby eclectic dining destination celebrated for inventive burgers, sandwiches, and expansive patio seating.
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.