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 Route 30A Scenic Corridor and the Scenic Gulf Drive Corridor.

 

Completed Projects:

View the details of the completed Camp Creek Canoe and Kayak Launch: HERE 

 

The Cessna Landing Park Improvement project was completed in March. Located at 1689 Co. Hwy. 393 N., in Santa Rosa Beach, this construction project added two additional docks, two new picnic pavilions, resurfacing of the entire parking area and upgraded drainage.

 

Under Construction:

Renovations have started at the One Seagrove Neighborhood Beach Access, located at 57 Seagrove Place. When completed, this facility will be ADA Accessible, have an additional rinse shower, new sidewalks and handrails. STATUS: This beach access will be closed during construction and is expected to be open in May 2025. Beachgoers can access beautiful Seagrove Beach approximately 1300 ft. west at the Beachwood Villas Neighborhood Beach Access 3874 E Co Hwy 30A.


 

The Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility is located at 1505 S. Co. Hwy. 283. This 1,700 square foot multi-level transit facility will have 204 parking spaces with dedicated ADA, electric car, LSV, and bicycle parking areas, as well as restrooms, public transportation facilities and connectivity to the multi-use path. STATUS: Construction began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2025.

 

The 393 Municipal Parking Facility is located at 1668 S. Co. Hwy. 393, approximately ¼ mile from the Ed Walline Regional Beach Access. It will contain 74 parking spaces with dedicated parking for ADA, LSV, bicycles and a 1,300 square foot transit building with a restroom facility. STATUS: The project began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed in Summer 2025.

 
 
 
The Cessna Landing Park Improvements project is located at 1689 Co. Hwy. 393 N. in Santa Rosa Beach. Plans are to add two additional docks, replace the existing pavilions, and reconfigure/repave existing driveways and parking areas. Additional work will include hardscape, landscape, site utilities, site grading/drainage and stormwater. STATUS: The project is expected to be completed by the end of March. 
 
 

 

Seagrove RBA, our newest regional beach access, is located in the heart of Seagrove. This project includes parking with dedicated spaces for standard vehicles, ADA, bicycles, a 1,011 square foot restroom facility, handicap-accessible dune walkover and connectivity to the multi-use path. STATUS: Construction began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed this fall.

 

Headland Street Neighborhood Beach Access is located in the S. Headland Ave. right-of-way and will provide improved pedestrian access with a new sidewalk, boardwalk, dune walkover and connectivity to the multi-use path, a stormwater component to help alleviate flooding in the area. STATUS: Construction began in January 2025 and is expected to be completed in May 2025.

Beach Access Updates:

The Grayton Beach Community Center is located at 44 Hotz Avenue in Grayton Beach. Once completed, the 1,600 square foot building will house a local information station, restrooms, an observation deck, a boardwalk to the beach and access to the Beach Tram. STATUS: Construction began in April 2025 and will take approximately one year to complete. Work on the building and boardwalks will start first, with roadwork beginning in the Fall.   

 
 
 
Walton Dunes Regional Beach Access is located at 258 Beachfront Trail. Improvements are expected to include 14 parallel ROW parking spaces with dedicated ADA, LSV, and bicycle parking, restrooms and an ADA-accessible boardwalk. STATUS: Currently under appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Walton Dunes project is on hold until a final determination of the validity of the development order can be made.
 
 
 
 
Kellogg Park Nature Center is located at 855 Nursery Rd. in Santa Rosa Beach. This Nature Center will be an 1,800 square foot assembly-style building for nature watching and community gatherings, with access to the kayak launch. STATUS: The project has been placed out for bid with an expected start date of May 2025; it will take approximately 10 months to complete.
 
 
 
 

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, additional pickleball courts, resurfacing of the basketball court, construction of shade pavilions and additional parking for cars, trucks and trailers. STATUS: In design phase.

 

Updates on Other Capital Improvement Projects:

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 project is on a 1.119-acre parcel located at 76 Driftwood Rd. in Miramar Beach. Plans include 67 parking spaces with dedicated parking for ADA, LSV, and bicycles, an air-conditioned public transit stop, and a restroom facility. STATUS: The contract is expected to be awarded at the April 22nd BCC meeting, with construction starting in May, and will take approximately 11 months to complete. 

Miramar Beach Municipal Parking Project is a 4.5-acre parcel in Miramar Beach to be used for a beach-related municipal parking project. STATUS: Task order for master planning has not been issued pending coordination with Public Works engineering efforts.