Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
"Fort Walton Beach residents and visitors use the park for fishing, kayaking, and family outings close to home. It is a convenient escape into a more natural bayfront setting."
A peaceful bayfront park known for paddling, fishing, birdwatching, and longleaf pine scenery.
Grayton Beach State Park
"Residents and visitors from Fort Walton Beach come for beach access, fishing, and kayaking on the coastal dune lake."
A Gulf Coast park known for its white-sand beach, coastal dune lake, and excellent paddling and camping.
Big Lagoon State Park
"Fort Walton Beach visitors may use the park as part of a broader Northwest Florida road trip. Its marshes and bay views provide a quieter alternative to busier beach attractions."
A coastal park on Pensacola Bay known for paddling, birding, fishing, and scenic waterfront views.