Destin and South Walton are known around the world for our powder like white sand that literally "squeaks" when you walk on it. Destin is also designated as a Tree city and offers many public parks and boat launches.
Parks and Beaches
The City of Destin has 12 Beach access points located in city limits. These points are patroled by Destin Fire Rescue, however you are swimming at your own risk. Always remember to obey the flagged conditions on the beach.
The 12 beach access locations are:
* Norriego Point Public Beach Access
* O'Steen Public Beach Access
* Calhoun Public Beach Access
* June White Decker Public Beach Park
* Silver Shells Beach Public Beach Accesses
* Henderson Beach State Park (Fee required.)
* Shirah Street Public Beach Access
* Shore at Crystal Beach Public Access & Park
* Crystal Beach Drive Public Beach Access
* Barracuda Street Public Beach Access
* Pompano Street Public Beach Access
* James Lee Park Public Beach
The City of Destin also maintains several parks and public boat launches. These are listed below. All parks are open from Dawn to Dusk with the exception of Joes Bayou Boat Launch and Destin Sports Fields.
1. Dewey "Buck" Destin Park- 724 Legion Drive
2. Children's Park at Morgan Sports Complex- 4200 Indian Bayou Trail
3. Clement Taylor Park- 131 Calhoun Avenue
4.Dalton Threadgill Park- 711 Hickory Street
5. Destin Sports Fields- 430 Kelly Street
6. HarborView Park- Beach Drive and US Highway 98
7. Joe's Bayou Boat Launch- 800 Beach Drive*
8. June White Decker Park and Beach Pedestrian Walkway- Scenic Hwy 98
9. Kell-Aire Park & Nature Walk- 874 Kell-Aire Drive
10. Main Street Park- 605 Main Street
11. Mattie Kelly Park- 825 Beach Drive
*$10 Daily launch fee
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