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Ribbon cutting held for new Padgett Park Community Center

Center open, play area completed On Nov. 19, Walton County District 5 commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Padgett Park on J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The park is named after Timothy Padgett, a … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 19, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Walton County Health Department beach water quality report for Aug. 7, 2012

The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.  The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 8, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Splash pad opens at Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach

New feature to keep kids cool this summer Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting May 25, 2012 for the new splash pad at Helen McCall Park. The new water feature for children will be open … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 25, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) announces 2012 Junior Lifeguard Program

2012 Junior Lifeguard season runs June 19 – July 19 Swim tryouts at Ed Walline Park (South end of CR 393)  Fri., May 18 at 3:30 p.m. and Sat., May 19 at 9 a.m. The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 3, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of nesting sea turtles

Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 9, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

June Summer Horse Camp offered in Santa Rosa Beach

Fun hunter and jumper horse training offered with Allison Richards Four-day hunter/jumper horse camps for ages 6-12 will be offered in Santa Rosa Beach in June 2012. The dates for the camps will be June 12-15 or June 19-22, 2012. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 30, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Explore the Creek Trail in Santa Rosa Beach

Four miles of meandering trails a pleasant walk or bike ride Many folks aren’t aware of a great little trail to explore in Santa Rosa Beach. Located around the busy South Walton Government Annex buildings, the Creek Trail offers four … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 7, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Panoramic views of ancient sandunes await at Deer Lake State Park

A beautiful walk awaits you in South Walton Tucked away along Scenic Highway 30A, just west of WaterSound, Deer Lake State Park offers park goers a look at one of Northwest Florida’s diverse ecosystems. Walk along ancient sand dunes, a … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 5, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Go fishing with the pros!

Your guide to the best fishing in the Walton County area For those that like to cast a line out in the water, it goes without saying that fishing is always good in Walton! Most anytime of year, a good … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 1, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Walton students design artwork for turtle festival

Artwork will adorn posters and t-shirts Turtle Watch, South Walton Community Council, and the Merchants of Gulf Place gratefully acknowledge Walton County elementary school art teachers Constance Rogers, Laurie Hudson, and Jennifer Bush for their participation in the Turtle Fest 2011 poster … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2011 by Walton Outdoors