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SK8 to CRE8 skateboard event at Helen McCall Park Dec. 9

  • November 21, 2023
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NOTE: Event has been rescheduled for Dec. 9 Join the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Recreation for Art In The Park’s SK8 To CRE8 on Saturday, December 9 from 2 – 5 p.m. The event is to benefit the skatepark at Helen McCall Park at 325 Moll Dr. in Santa Rosa Beach. This free family-friendly event will feature a skate competition with prizes, live music, interactive art activities, food, raffles, and a silent auction of custom skateboards painted...

Civilian Conservation Corps played major role in formation of early Florida State Parks

Much of CCC’s efforts remain intact in Northwest Florida State Parks In the midst of the Great Depression, the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration secured the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the spring of 1933. The program was intended to put unemployed men to work undertaking conservation work, including the restoration and recreational development of federal and state public lands. During the administration of the program, CCC enrollees throughout the country were credited with renewing the nation’s decimated forests by...

Pitt/Sylvan Springs recreation site temporarily closed for repair

  • August 17, 2023
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The Northwest Florida Water Management District has temporarily closed the recreation site at Pitt and Sylvan springs for maintenance and repairs. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the recreation facilities at nearby Wiliford Spring and Econfina Blue Spring, which remain open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Learn more about Econfina Blue Spring here: https://waltonoutdoors.com/explore-blue-spring-recreation-area-along-econfina-creek/ Learn more about Williford Spring here: https://waltonoutdoors.com/williford-spring-on-econfina-creek-a-cool-family-destination/...

Roadside springs of northwest Florida

Northwest Florida boasts a large inventory of beautiful springs. With close to 40 in the Walton, Holmes, Washington and Bay counties, many are only accessible by paddling or by boat. There are a few available you can enjoy a family picnic and offer restroom facilities more suited for little ones. Here is a list of some great options in the Panhandle. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Holmes County Just outside the Walton County line is one of the...