COMPLETED PROJECTS
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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.
BEACH ACCESS
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UNDER DESIGN
These projects are currently in the design and concept phase. As these designs evolve, we will share updated versions online and invite the community to provide feedback. If you’d like to receive notifications about public meetings or project discussions, you can sign up by providing your email address to Projects@WCFLTourism.com.
Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access Right-of-Way Improvements
Beach Operations will host a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Aug. 24 in the South Walton Annex Building at 31 Coastal Centre Drive. Three concepts have been created, and the public is invited to attend and provide input on the designs.
Plans include:
- Increase Parking Capacity
- Resurface Gulfview Heights St.
- Resurface Parking Areas
- Multi-use Path Realignment
- Increase Accessible Parking
- Update Signage & Pavement Markings
- Enhance Beach Tram Stop with Shelter
- Low-speed Vehicle Parking
- Landscape/Hardscape
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2027.
Blue Mountain Beach Right-of-Way Improvements
Plans include:
- 225 Linear Feet of On-Street Parking
- Curb and Gutter
- Sidewalk Additions
- Landscape/Hardscape
- Continuation of Parking Improvements Completed in 2018
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2027.
Dune Allen Right-of-Way Improvements
Plans include:
- On-Street Parallel Parking
- Drainage Improvements
- Landscape/Hardscape
- Curb & Gutter
- Multi-Use Path Realignment
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.