Projects

Beach Operations is responsible for: beach maintenance and re-nourishment, construction and maintenance of regional beach accesses, neighborhood beach accesses, bay parks, municipal parking facilities and the multi-use trail. It also provides maintenance of U.S. Highway 331 Scenic Corridor, U.S. Highway 98 Scenic Corridor, County Road 30A Scenic Corridor and the Scenic Gulf Drive Corridor.

Beach Operations is responsible for: beach maintenance and re-nourishment, construction and maintenance of regional beach accesses, neighborhood beach accesses, bay parks, municipal parking facilities and the multi-use trail. It also provides maintenance of U.S. Highway 331 Scenic Corridor, U.S. Highway 98 Scenic Corridor, County Road 30A Scenic Corridor and the Scenic Gulf Drive Corridor. 

 

 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Kellogg family generously donated 9.75 acres of land for the development of the Kellogg Park Nature Center, located at 855 E. Nursery Rd. in Santa Rosa Beach. This final phase of the project includes an 1,800-square-foot assembly-style building designed to support nature observation, educational programming and community gatherings. The site will also feature a paved parking area with dedicated ADA and bicycle spaces, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.

In addition to the new Nature Center, Walton County is honored to help carry forward the Kellogg family’s legacy and their vision of inspiring children and adults alike to explore the natural environment. Beach Operations crews will construct several new amenities, including ADA-accessible sidewalks that connect the Nature Center to a new 16’x16’ picnic pavilion at the existing trailhead. Three additional 8’x12’ picnic pavilions will be placed along the scenic trail network, which winds throughout the property and links to Kellogg Bayside Park. New benches and educational signage will also be installed to enrich visitor experiences and support environmental learning.

STATUS: The project is expected to be completed late this fall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT UPDATES

Walton County Tourism continues to take an active approach to improve parking and transportation throughout the county. Here’s a look at some projects currently undergoing or preparing for improvements.  

 

The Driftwood Road Municipal Parking Facility project is on a 1.25-acre parcel located at 76 Driftwood Rd. in Miramar Beach. Plans include 82 parking spaces — with dedicated parking for ADA, LSV and bicycles — and an air-conditioned public transit stop with a restroom facility.

STATUS: The project is expected to be completed this winter.

 

 

The Legion Park Improvement Project in Miramar Beach will bring several upgrades to this park located at 119 Crest Dr. Proposed improvements include a splash pad, new playground equipment, two launch piers, an additional pickleball court, resurfacing of the basketball court, construction of shade pavilions and additional parking for cars, trucks and trailers.

STATUS: Pending permit.