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

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

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...

Grady Brown Park to reopen May 1

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will host a grand reopening ceremony for Grady Brown Park on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10:00 am. Visitors to the park will find a larger beach area, a new, extended retaining wall, an 80-foot lit flagpole, and well-defined navigation for vessels, among other improvements. Walton High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members will raise the new, 20′ x 30′ American Flag to commemorate the much-anticipated reopening of the park....

New ADA boardwalk and dock in the works at Camp Helen State Park

New construction of a 142 ft. dock and switchback ADA boardwalk are in the works at Camp Helen State Park. The new dock will sport six boat slips and an ADA fishing platform. The boardwalk will be adjacent to the existing steps near the lodge area, and will be connected to the dock. The project will be completed after the first of the year. Future plans (no start date yet) will be a parking area, rest rooms, and pavilions in...

Deer Lake State Park improvements complete, park now open

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Division of Parks and Recreation (DRP) has completed amenity improvements at Deer Lake State Park. The project included a paved access road into the park, 40+ parking spaces, six golf cart parking spaces, two oversized vehicle spaces and a bike rack for visitors. Improvements also include two picnic shelters with grills, restroom facilities, landscaping of native plants and connections to necessary utilities, such as water, sewer and electric. Native vegetation was also planted...