Niceville was my home in the late 1980s. I moved out of state 22 years ago. There used to be a landing 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... read more

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Turkey Creek Nature Trail is a cool enough park located in the Florida Panhandle. The park has a lot to offer and is a great place to get away from the day to day grind. Turkey Creek Nature Trail definitely makes Niceville a nicer place (I couldn't resist). read more

Turkey Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Beautiful park. Walked the entire 2 miles there and back with bad knees and all. Can't wait to come back again and do the lazy river read more

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This was our favorite walking park during our recent trip to Niceville, FL. Its full of beautiful nature and you can swim in the creek if you want to. Total walk its about 1.5mi one way from beginning to end. They do lock the gate 20-30min before sunset. Check the closing time on the chalkboard if you're going that late. They will make people leave if you're cutting it that close on the golf cart. Entry is completely free and plenty of parking in the dirt lot. The boardwalk feels like your in some Indian Jones adventure with wooden paths along the entire way. There are numerous areas for people to go swimming, tubing or whatever in the creek if you want. There are also many turtles and the town famous Joe the giant snapping turtle! Some small fish and random sea animals in the creek if you look carefully. Its just a super relaxing easy walk or run if you want. Definitely a great place to get away from the busy work life. There are random planes flying over, but same with anywhere in Niceville since we are near the AFB. Overall absolutely recommended place to visit for locals or tourist alike. read more

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Great little Sunday stroll place to visit. The whole path, 1 mile in and 1 mile out is a wooded boardwalk. You can also stop at several spots along the way & get in the refreshing river it runs along. There's even the opportunity to float from one end of the trail to the other if you bring your own inner tube. read more

Turkey Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Turkey Crick's another free fantastic Florida resource. It's basically an L-shaped boardwalk trail that runs along Turkey Creek sporting various launches for swimming, tubing, kayaking or whatever along the way. There's two entrances, most people use the one over on John Sims as there's also a large pavilion over at that entrance that people always seem to be enjoying. Sports a large fireplace which is nice. I've been coming here for years and years visiting family in the area and usually try to get in a few walks whenever I can. It's about a mile one way. There's on-site security and video surveillance if that makes you feel any better; and they're usually very friendly when you ask them whatever. While it impresses as serene, you're never really far from earshot of the wooshing highway nearby or the startling crack of heavy military and domestic air traffic overhead. So there's bird watching of another variety. Nevertheless, this is a solid five Star Park for all it is. read more

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Great park with an amazing walkway. Lots of nature. A lot of docks to rest during your hike and dip your feet in to cool them off on a hot day. If you want to bring a tube you can even tube the creek back. The park is very clean and now that I have visited I will 100% return. read more

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Love Turkey Creek Park!! My wife and I walk there every Saturday morning. We enjoy the nice break from the normal city and neighborhood walks. It's an easy walk along flat surfaces - mostly boardwalk. You don't see much other than the trees, the creek, and birds here and there...which is exactly why we go. Just in case, there are restrooms on each end! read more

We had a friend with an early flight out of VPS. The rest of us weren't leaving for about 5 hours, so we had some time to kill. This was a perfect find!! After some breakfast at a local spot, we decided to check out the trail at Turkey Creek. Perfect activity pre-flight. It's a nice easy 1 mile elevated walking path that parallels a crystal clear creek. read more

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Nice nature are in town, the airplane flight path does occasional involve the area. It is a 1 mile, one way shaded boardwalk with docks for swimming. Nice sandy creek with shallow to 3-4 feet deep moving water. The water is nice and cool in a hot day. There are birds, I don't know about poisonous snakes or alligators. I didn't see any danger signs. There are lots of benches and a covered pergola seating area. On the west end, there is a canoe ramp. If I wasn't a coward, I would go swimming. ;-). There is a pavilion with huge fans at one entrance, nice! read more

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I've been in this area a few different times over the last couple years and I'm upset that I just found this place. Its a great 2 mile walk and the water is clean and clear. The maintenance guy was really nice and stopped to talk to visitors along the trail. read more

I very nice nature trail that runs along a creek. It is a 3/4 mile boardwalk (one way) that is great for a leisure walk as well as fitness walking or running. The trees provide shade most of the time. The walkway is open at 6:30 a.m. seven days a week. Closing times are seasonal - 7pm right now. There are several swimming areas available. Canoes, kayaks, and tubes are also allowed. Things you are likely too see are turtles, ducks and many different birds. They also have markers indicating the various trees and plants. There is also a pavilion is equipped with picnic tables and grills. It is a very nice place to relax after a hectic day. read more

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Great little hidden gem in town. Will definitely be back to float the stream. The water was so clear and we enjoyed reading the signs about the plants and animals. read more

This is a great place. It's a 3/4 mile boardwalk that roughly follows the meandering Turkey Creek. There are about 4 places with a built in lowered platform designed for swimming. There isn't much real estate around those swimming platforms so I could see it getting crowded on a hot and/or busy day (we went for a stroll around 7:30 when everyone was packing up). At the start however there are lots of picnic tables and a soda vending machine. The boardwalk itself is super nice. It's wide and very well constructed. They take good care of it and replace boards when they deteriorate. The stroll itself is nice also. It is mostly swampy and wooded so it's shady and relatively cool. There weren't too many mosquitos surprisingly. read more

Turkey Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Niceville, Florida

This is an amazing walk to go on!! We were just driving though and wanted to stop by to take a little walk and stretch our legs. To our surprise it was very nice and none the less in place called Niceville. You can just wear some flip flops and walk on the bridge trail built all the away across. I say wear some flip flops because on one of the many dock stops you can dip your feet into the moving creek or if you're feeling more adventurous, take a dip in all the way. Saw family's taking a swim and it looked refreshing. Meet a security guard named Rodger as he was grabbing the trash from under the gazebo that my girlfriend and I were sitting under watching nature, and he was so pleasant. Gave us tips of things to do around the area and apologized for interrupting us even though he's just doing his job. I will be coming back here any time I'm in the area but next time prepared to take a dip. read more

This is a peaceful walk. Beware of wildlife. We took a group a couple years ago to float the creek. It was my first time and other than the water was chili and we got chased by . We had a great time!!! I love that you can walk their without having to hike a trail and still enjoy nature. read more

A little retreat inside the city!!! Relaxing for a nice walk. Refreshing for a nice swimm!!! Now be aware that there is snakes read more

Turkey Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Great for a beautiful controlled walk. No dogs allowed, which is a drag. They could allow with baggies and trash bins. People who would go there to walk their dog for safety would most likely clean up after their dogs. But know that where you start is not where you end unless you turn around and go back. It's worth going to see some special areas! read more

Approximately a year ago I had an incident with one of the Security Guards And my Service Dog. I haven't stepped foot back in that City since. Until today. With fear and trepidation I slowly checked the parts out, seeing if HE was there. Never saw him. Eventually got out and spoke with one of the employees. It seems they be since better educated their staff on Service Dogs and A.D.A. rights. (If you have a therapy or emotional support dog/animal the law does not protect the animal the same as a service dog). I got a really good feeling again. Made me feel like All my time vested with the City and Community to make it a better place, and the sacrifice It took on me, it's nice to know I can come back in peace. I just want to be able to take a quite stroll through the board walk, but I can't function without my S.D. in public. I know feel much better that the City has taken steps to resolve this matter. Niceville is now back on my list of places to consider living in (again). I hope one day to return to the community and continue to find different ways of continuing to contribute back to the community, and now I feel safe enough that I won't be harassed for my disability or disability aides. Thank You for turning the parks back into what Niceville is supposed to be all about, Nice folks! read more

Quaint, clean, and beautiful nature-board walk. I grew up in the area and wish this had been available then.

Turkey Creek is a .75 mile boardwalk that follows a creek. There are places to swim here, you can canoe and kayak (although it is very short), tube, run, have a picnic or just enjoy nature. There is a pavilion with picnic tables and a barbecue out front. There are restrooms, vending machines and a large parking lot. It is open seven days a week from 0630 to 1900. I like to come here to jog during the week. I have never seen any turkeys here, but there are dozens of curious turtles who pop their heads out of the water if you look over the side of the boardwalk. read more

Turkey Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Great little walking trail with docks for tubing and swimming. Great place to bring the kids on a hot day.

My husband and i were looking for something to do and found this nature walk. I didnt expect it to be so nice. Today was a great day for a walk. The park is really clean and very enjoyable. They have bences along the way if you get tired or if you just want to sit and enjoy the view. You can also go tubing and swimming along the creek. We will be there next summer for sure. It is worth the stop if you're in the area!! read more

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Such a beautiful, peaceful place. It definitely showcases original Florida. The creek is so clean and refreshing. The boardwalk and facilities are so well kept. Proud to have such a spot in Niceville. read more

Such a nice peaceful place. I didn't have time to walk the whole trail but for the most part im looking forward to returning.

Really nice walk, very shaded, which is superb for the hot days when you want to get outside. Great for kids too!

I stayed in Niceville so I could be close to Elgin AFB, Ft Walton, & Destin. I was pleased to find this little gem. The walk is extremely peaceful. There are signs with information pertaining to wildlife and plant life in the area. The walk was easy and didn't seem like a workout due to the beautiful scenery. read more

Turkey Creek is awesome for a relaxing walk in a beautiful setting, or an invigorating swim on a hot day. The water is COLD! My fiance and I haven't tried to tube it yet, but we're looking forward to! read more

Great little boardwalk area surrounded by nature. My 4 year old and I had a blast exploring the area. The lowered platforms where you can potentially swim are nice but a little nerve wracking with a younger child. I am glad we found this nice little spot. read more