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.
The Kellogg family donated 9.75 acres of land to house the Kellogg Park Nature Center, located at 855 Nursery Rd. in Santa Rosa Beach. This project includes an 1,800-square-foot assembly-style building for nature watching and community gatherings, as well as a paved parking area with dedicated spaces for ADA and bicycles. New walking paths, pavilions and interpretive signage are also being added through the woods, linking the Kellogg Bayside Park with the new nature center.
The Grayton Beach Community Center is located at 44 Hotz Ave in Grayton Beach. Once completed, this uniquely designed 1,600-square-foot, beachfront facility will house a local information station, featuring historical area footage and information from the creation of the Grayton Beach community through present. It will also have restrooms, a 360-degree observation deck, rinse showers, a boardwalk to the beach that connects to the Garfield Street boardwalk, and access to the Beach Tram.
STATUS: The grand opening of the Grayton Beach Community Center is scheduled for June 15.
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 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 — an air-conditioned public transit stop and a restroom facility.
STATUS: Construction began June 2025 and is delayed while working through details within the exfiltration system. The project is anticipated to restart in the near future.
The 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, an additional pickleball court, resurfacing of the basketball court, construction of shade pavilions and additional parking for cars, trucks and trailers.
STATUS: The development order has been received, and we are awaiting final approval of the stormwater design from Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Once obtained, the project will be placed out for bid.