Projects

Under Construction:

The Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility is located at 1505 S. Co. Hwy. 283.  This 1,700 square foot multi-level transit facility will have 204 parking spaces with dedicated ADA, electric car, LSV, and bicycle parking areas, as well as restrooms, public transportation facilities and connectivity to the multi-use path. STATUS: Construction began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.

 

The 393 Municipal Parking Facility is located at 1668 S. Co. Hwy. 393, approximately three quarters of a mile from the Ed Walline Regional Beach Access. It will contain 83 parking spaces with dedicated parking for ADA, LSV, bicycles and a 1,300 square foot transit building with a restroom facility. STATUS: The project began in March 2024 is expected to be completed in Winter 2024.

 
Camp Creek Lake Canoe & Kayak Launch is located at 121 S. Camp Creek Road South just north of 30A. This coastal dune lake access park will include ADA and bicycle parking, landscape, an ADA-accessible pier with canoe/kayak launch, and stormwater systems. Status: STATUS: Construction began in June 2024 and is expected to be complete in January 2025. 
 
 
 
 
The Cessna Landing Park Improvements project is located at 1689 Co. Hwy. 393 N. in Santa Rosa Beach. Plans are to add two additional docks, replace the existing pavilions, and reconfigure/repave existing driveways and parking areas. Additional work will include hardscape, landscape, site utilities, site grading/drainage and stormwater. STATUS: Construction began September 2024 and is expected to be completed in Winter 2024. The park is expected to be closed Oct. 21 - Nov. 28 for resurfacing.
 

 

Seagrove RBA, our newest regional beach access, is located in the heart of Seagrove. This project includes parking with dedicated spaces for standard vehicles, ADA, and bicycles, a 1,011 square foot restroom facility, handicap-accessible dune walkover and connectivity to the multi-use path. STATUS: Construction began in July and is expected to take approximately 10 months to complete.

Beach Access Updates:

The Grayton Beach Community Center is located at 44 Hotz Avenue in Grayton Beach. Once completed, the 1,600 square foot building will house a local information station, restrooms, an observation deck, a boardwalk to the beach and access to the Beach Tram. The development order has been received and the project is set to be placed out for bid at the end of September 2024, with bids closing at the end of October. STATUS:  Construction is expected to begin in November, taking approximately 11 months to complete. 

 

 
 
 
Walton Dunes Regional Beach Access is located at 258 Beachfront Trail. Improvements are expected to include 14 parallel ROW parking spaces with dedicated ADA, LSV, and bicycle parking, restrooms and an ADA-accessible boardwalk. STATUS: Currently under appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Walton Dunes project is on hold until a final determination of the validity of the development order can be made.
 
 
 
 
Kellogg Park Nature Center is located at 855 Nursery Rd. in Santa Rosa Beach. This Nature Center will be an 1,800-square-foot assembly-style building for nature watching and community gatherings, with access to the kayak launch. STATUS: The development order has been received and the project being prepared to place out for bid, with construction beginning later this winter. 
 
 
 
 

Headland Street Neighborhood Beach Access is located in the S. Headland Ave. right-of-way and will provide improved pedestrian access with a new sidewalk, boardwalk, dune walkover and connectivity to the multi-use path. STATUS: The development order has been received and the project is being prepared to place out for bid. Construction is expected to begin late this winter. 

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

 

Updates on Other Capital Improvement Projects:

The Walton County Tourism Department 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 project is on a 1.119-acre parcel located at 76 Driftwood Rd. in Miramar Beach. Plans include 67 parking spaces with dedicated parking for ADA, LSV, and bicycles, an air-conditioned public transit stop, and a restroom facility. STATUS: The development order has been received and the project is being prepared to place out for bid later this year.

Miramar Beach Municipal Parking Project is a 4.5-acre parcel in Miramar Beach to be used for a beach-related municipal parking project. STATUS: Task order for master planning has not been issued pending coordination with Public Works engineering efforts.