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Cool off at a splash pad, pool or spring in Walton County

One way to cool off on a hot summer day is to head over to one of Walton County’s splash pads, Morrison Springs, or two of Walton’s community pools. Most all the parks also offer a playground area. All have restroom facilities and some offer picnic areas to enjoy a full day of fun. All parks are open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk and the splash pads open weather permitting, except Freeport Community Pool which is open...

Lake DeFuniak open for public swimming March 1 – Sept. 30

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – Lake DeFuniak reopens for public swimming for the 2022 season March 1 – Sept. 30. There is a designated swim area between the boat ramp of the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood to the Amphitheatre for public swimming between the hours of 8 a.m. to sunset Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to sunset. “We’re excited to reopen the lake to our residents and visitors, and very appreciative to Mr. Mark Bird for the pylons,”...

Grady Brown Park closing March 3 – Aug. 8 for improvements

  • February 23, 2022
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UPDATE March 3, 2022, per Commissioner Boots McCormick…. Grady Brown Park to Remain Open Until after Labor Day Due to the efforts of Commissioner Boots McCormick and in response to concerns from the community, Phase III Improvements to Grady Brown Park will be rescheduled to take place after Labor Day. The site contractor will be prepared to mobilize and begin the planned improvements after the Labor Day weekend. Phase III of the planned park improvements which will consist of the...

Celebrate Torreya State Park’s Designation as a State Geological Site Feb. 21

Join Florida Geological Survey staff at Torreya State Park to celebrate its designation as a state geological site. Florida State Geologist Harley Means will lead a two-hour hike through Torreya while interpreting the unique geology of the park. WHAT:      Designation Ceremony and Guided Hike WHEN:      Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 Ceremony: 9:50 a.m. EST Hike: 10:45 a.m. EST WHERE:   Torreya State Park (meet behind the Gregory House) 2576 N.W. Torreya Park Road Bristol, FL 32321 HOW:      ...