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Kayak/canoe launch at Cowford Landing opens on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton County has completed the new Cowford Landing kayak/canoe launch on the Choctawhatchee River. The new launch is approximately 100 yards past the existing Cowford boat launch located at SR20 and the Choctawhatchee River at 55 Big Cedar Road, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455. The new facility includes two screened-in pavilions for overnight camping, a restroom facility, picnic tables and benches, canoe/kayak racks, handicap accessible canoe/kayak launch and associated boardwalk, and parking facility. The floating dock includes an ADA kayak...

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,”...