Just stopped by here today as a quick little side-trip from Miramar Beach. A Bayou by the way is a…read morebody of brackish water (freshwater/salt water) mix. We went to the day-use area which features one .75 mile trail into the woods, as well as a pathway along one side of Bayou. The trail was nice, flat and full of shade. I learned a lot about the local plants. Bayou/Lake very scenic. the bathroom also was maintained and clean. A great little side trip!

Gorgeous park! It is a WWII gunnery which is why we wanted to come. I was hoping for some history…read morestops in the park but I didn't see anything. The day area restrooms were closed but there was one for guests to use at the ranger station. They were also renovating the camp sites so all of the trails in the back of the park were closed. The one open trail was only .75 miles so we did a few laps and walked along the bayou for some steps. I would like to return when the trails are open and see the rest of the park.

Awesome experience! Clean and safe. If you can bring two cars, and park one at the bottom then…read moredrive the other to the top to put in, you will save a mile walk with your float in 95degree heat. They have a great snack bar too! Enjoy!!!

Niceville was my home in the late 1980s. I moved out of state 22 years ago. There used to be a…read morelanding at the creek but not much else. Now, there is a developed parking area, a mile-long boardwalk with lots of places to rest, walk down to the water, swim, etc. There are signs describing flora and fauna. The park even has a Pavillion large enough for sizable gatherings and events. There is security present and it seems very family friendly. I am impressed. Niceville has grown up. I loved walking the boardwalk and memory lane simultaneously...

I don't know how to rate a dog beach, but if you could have seen Mr. Freckles getting the zoomies…read morelate one evening after the sun went down, you'd give it 5 stars, too. It's the Emerald Coast, and the dog beach is right across from Margaritaville - how can you beat that? Took my "Jalapeno Business" out to the sand, listened to the surf, and watched the sun set with my best buddy. How cool is that???

Charlie Blu, the Aussie here, coming back from my first beach trip. Florida designates a portion…read moreof its beaches to let us furry guys run free and Pier Park is the one for me. Mum and Dad have been telling me all week about the beach, but I did not really know what to think till today. The sand was white and the water was cold, thanks to dad baptizing me for a surprise dip. After a moment of shock, I did my best Peter impression and walked on water back to the sand. Guessing Dad was unsure if I liked it or not, so he dunked me a couple more times just to be sure. I was a good sport about it, but will have to rethink getting that close to the shore again. I loved running and chasing all the small dogs thru the sand. Wore out a few dogs today, but then again that is what I do. I'm going to ask my parents to bring me back soon, now that I know where the park is. Had a beach of a time and after a long bath , will sleep good tonight.

Clean Sectioned off for the pups…read more Doggy bags My only downside is that there's no porter potty on the grounds.

Pretty nice dog park. Large dog area grass was blocked off, probably trying to grow it back. Great…read morefor dog on vacation needing some socialization!

VERY awesome spot to bring your pup! I am new to the area and thought there would be more pet…read morefriendly places to go but this one saved the day.

A nice little park on the water with pavilions and picnic tables.It has playgrounds,walkways,boat…read moredocks,boat ramps,etc.You can boat,fish,walk,play,pic nic,etc..The only takeaway is the bathrooms.I would suggest a total renovation and cameras added to keep them in good shape and locking it down at night.This was done back home and made a world of a difference.Still a nice park on the water.Check out the next The Working Man Review.

One of the more beautiful State Parks we enjoyed during our summer vacation. Having never visited…read morethe Florida Panhandle before, we were pleasantly surprised with this campsite. Full hookups, immaculate sites and restrooms, and easy pull throughs. Unlike most of the state, this area is rather hilly. The "falling waters" part of the name pays tribute to the limestone sinkholes that dot this area. Mature pine forests with wild blueberry bushes and a healthy population of critters ranging from songbirds to gopher tortoises to panthers can be found here. We enjoyed a night of camping here and a beautiful hike to the deepest sinkhole and tallest waterfall in Florida. The facility also features day use picnic areas, a small lake for fishing and a swim beach (with appropriate gator warning signs, and even a children's playground area. What a beautiful stop. Photos capture a little but don't do it justice.

Falling Waters State Park initially felt a bit small when we arrived, but as we continued to…read moreexplore, we quickly realized it was much larger than we first assumed. Our first stop, of course, was the sinkholes and waterfall. While the waterfall itself felt a little underwhelming considering it's described as the highest waterfall in the state, the experience was still quite serene. Hearing the water drop, feeling the cool breeze from the running water, and simply pausing to take it all in made the stop worthwhile. We were a bit disappointed to find that parts of the trail system were closed off, which limited some of our planned exploration. That said, we kept walking and were able to find other trails to enjoy. We ended up wandering around for about two hours, though we know we didn't get to see everything the park has to offer. One of my favorite unexpected features was the dedicated bat habitat area, which was both interesting and unique. Overall, it's a peaceful park with more to discover than meets the eye, and a nice place to spend a couple of hours exploring nature.

we brought Cash the Ridgeback to the beach this time! we had so much fun with him, but on 30A,…read morethere is an ordinance prohibiting dogs on the beaches during the day. we didnt want to leave him by himself, so we took him to Alaqua a couple of times! there's an honor system box at the gate - feel free to leave more than you really need to ($2 is the ask and its a donation for the animal refuge of the same name). very well maintained, and a HUGE space. there are actually a few spaces here as far as i could tell - one was a very large lot with a wooded area to the back, the other was more of a wooded area and then there is a small area for agility tests (they even do agility training at this location). they have water and a small deck area to sit and chat with other dog owners! Alaqua Unleashed was a lifesaver for us! Cash had the best time and he made some new friends! I encourage everyone who brings a pup to the beach for vacation to take them to Alaqua ... it was a short drive (maybe 10m at the most) from Seaside, its a great workout for your pet AND you're also helping the animal refuge out with donations! WIN-WIN

I enjoy this park because it's closest to my house…read more Only thing is, after the rain there is always large puddles (and there are frequent rains in FL) I can always count on very muddy dogs after visiting. Which I do consider draw back

Great dog park, especially when vacationing in PCB. Small dog with separate large dog area. Sand…read morearea and well manicured grass. When we went there was also a plastic dog pool which is great on hot summer days. There are a few benches and a covered pavilion. In addition to the dog park there are walking paths, baseball fields, playgrounds, and pools. Awesome area overall.

Cute playground in a huge park area! We're from out of town so not using the basketball courts or…read morebaseball fields of aquatic center. But - the playground area is really awesome. There's a building section (gated & covered), 2 younger kid playground structure areas (also gated & covered), and then a massive big kid area - uncovered unfortunately (so I'd go early because by 10am it's blazing hot already). Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful park! Excellent access to the beach, while preserving nature. Campground is very clean &…read moreshaded. Staff are always friendly & informative.

Took at day trip from our campsite in PCB for a day of exploring and shelling, unfortunately the…read moreshelling was a bust but we did get to experience another one of Florida's beautiful State Parks. I can't stress enough how valuable it is to purchase an annual SP pass, Florida has so many beautiful parks if you are traveling across the state this annual pass will more than pay for itself. Visiting this park during the off season was especially rewarding, no crowds so we practically had the entire beach to ourselves, the white sugar sand and clear warm water was the perfect place to be on a warm fall day. Although shelling was a disappointment the abundance of wildlife and native plants more than made up for it. This is definitely a state park I'd return too, maybe spend a few days here in the RV when in the area...

We came to pensacola specifically to give our elderly dog a vacation. He lost his swim loving mind…read moreat the dog beach. It's about half a football field of sand and shore between the two large signs, so theres enough room to camp out if thats your thing. Almost all the dogs were leashed, and everyone cleaned up after their animals. There are poop baggies available, but definitely bring your own The water was a pretty bluish green and there were only minimal jellyfish. Will definitely come back if we are in the area. The beach is also close to a lot of dog friendly hotels and restaurants. Covid review: most people were cool about keeping their distance, but a few dummies wanted to mingle. There were only a few groups of ~6. No masks, but we were outside and there was enough room to be like 10-20 ft apart.

Cute strip of sand for the doggos A little difficult to find at first. Our dogs enjoyed their time…read morein the sand and water.