Parks

Category

Florida State Parks closed

March 23, 2020 – TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Department of Environmental Protection announces that at the direction of Governor DeSantis and to successfully uphold CDC guidance to maximize social distancing and avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, DEP will close all Florida State Parks to the public effective Monday, March 23. DEP has taken many measures to continue providing resource recreation at our State Parks during this time, such as limiting operating hours and reducing visitor capacity at parks with high visitation....

Walton area recreation closures, opens

As of March 19, 2020 many area recreation sites have been temporarily closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. It is difficult to keep up with all the changes, however here are a few closed areas: WALTON COUNTY BCC CLOSES BEACHES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; SHERIFF’S OFFICE CHARGED WITH ENFORCEMENT. Walton parks beyond the beach remain open March 19, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A vote early Thursday morning has closed beaches to the general public in Walton County. At their...

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to host public meeting Aug. 22

  • August 19, 2019
  • /
  • Parks

DEP’s Florida Park Service is in the process of updating the unit management plan for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Citizens are invited to attend a public meeting on Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m. to learn more about the proposed plans for the state park and to provide their comments The meeting will be held at Northwest Florida State College, South Walton Campus, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. 32459. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to ...

Florida Caverns State Park now open following impacts of Hurricane Michael

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has announced the reopening of Florida Caverns State Park following the impacts of Hurricane Michael. The park, which experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael, is now open for limited day-use. The ranger station, visitor center and cave are open. Guided flashlight tours of the cave will be offered on a limited first-come, first-served basis. The Bluehole camping area, equestrian camping area and primitive camping areas remain closed at this time. “The reopening of Florida...

Grayton Beach State Park renovates campground and cabins

For those who enjoy exploring nature and camping at northwest Florida’s State Parks, there is good news for fans of Grayton Beach State Park. The park has recently undergone much-welcomed upgrades to their campsites and cabins. The campsite area has just upgraded the water, sewer, and electrical hookups which now provide 30 & 50 amp power to 35 of their sites. Two new campsites have been added totaling 61 campsites; each nestled in the scrub oaks. Eight of the cabins...