The best parks & outdoor spots in Fort Walton Beach

3 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Turkey Creek Walk (opens in a new tab)

340 W John Sims Pkwy · Niceville

Locals love Turkey Creek Walk for its 1-mile shaded boardwalk where you can spot turtles, ducks, and all kinds of birds, cool off in…

Locals love Turkey Creek Walk for its 1-mile shaded boardwalk where you can spot turtles, ducks, and all kinds of birds, cool off in natural swimming holes, and paddle canoes, kayaks, or tubes down the creek. Wrap it up with a pavilion picnic, grills and tables ready.

From the Niceville newsletter, October 16, 2026

Captain Leonard Destin Park (opens in a new tab)

101 Calhoun Ave · Destin

Skip the crowds and wander Captain Leonard Destin Park, a small waterfront gem with a beach area, a boardwalk, a playground, a splash pad,…

Checked Jul 31

Skip the crowds and wander Captain Leonard Destin Park, a small waterfront gem with a beach area, a boardwalk, a playground, a splash pad, and a launch for kayaks or paddleboards. Watch the heron rookery, read the history signs, then let the bay breeze convince you to linger.

From the Niceville newsletter, October 5, 2026

Niceville Children's Park (opens in a new tab)

204-A Partin Dr N · Niceville

Niceville Children's Park is the rare spot that nails clean, creative play with a full-on Spray Park featuring palm-tree sprayers and…

Checked Sep 25

Niceville Children's Park is the rare spot that nails clean, creative play with a full-on Spray Park featuring palm-tree sprayers and mushroom mazes, plus slides, rock walls, sandboxes and even a bubble machine. When cabin fever hits this week, you know where to aim.

From the Niceville newsletter, October 1, 2026