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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:      ...

Americana concerts at Camp Helen State Park

Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back and better than ever every other Saturday from January 8-March 5 at 6:00 pm. For the first time, this year tickets will be available in advance online at Eventbrite. The link will be posted at https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/ the Saturday before each show.  Tickets for the first show will be available at 11:30 pm on New Year’s Eve. There will be limited seats available for each show so they will...

Explore Florida Caverns State Park

Boasting more than 1,300 acres, the Florida Caverns State Park has a much to offer visitors interested in the exploring nature along the northwest Florida’s Chipola River. The caverns are the biggest draw to the park, with 32 caves nestled within the park; the largest open to the public for guided exploration. The main cavern contains several rooms with dazzling formations of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and other fascinating features including a towering formation called the “wedding cake.” Some other formations...