Niceville, Florida is a community located in the Florida Panhandle of Northwest Florida. Sitting on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, it is located just across the Mid-Bay Bridge from Destin, Florida and is centrally located to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Crestview, Florida. Eglin, AFB is also located in Niceville, and therefore we have a large proportion of Military Families who relocate to this area. The mild winters and close proximity to the shopping and beaches of Destin Florida, also make this area a popular real estate destination for second homeowners wishing to escape the harsh winters of their permanent residence. While there are many indoor and outdoor activities to recommend to anyone contemplating a move to the Niceville Florida area, I chose what I considered the top 4 Free things to do in Niceville. They are:
The Children's Park is located in the Civic Center Complex at 204 N. Partin Drive, across from Ruckel Middle School. This is a clean, safe place to take your children, and I highly recommend it. There are always park attendants available, but children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. I especially enjoy the many walkways throughout the park, and the shaded seating areas. There is also a picnic area with drink machines available. The bathrooms include changing tables and are located inside the park.
My children have especially enjoyed the sandboxes, bubble machine, slides, monkey bars, and diggers. But their favorite area is the seasonal Children's Spray Park that offers many water play features. It opens in May and closes around October. Park hours are:
JUNE 1 thru
SEPT 30
Tuesday thru Saturday: 8:30am to 1pm and
4pm to 8pm,
Sunday:
4pm to 8pm
OCTOBER 1 - 31
Tuesday thru Saturday:
8:30am to 7pm
Sunday:
2pm to 7pm
NOV 1 - APR 30
Tuesday thru Saturday:
8:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday:
1pm to 5:30pm
MAY 1 - 31
Tuesday thru Saturday:
8:30am to 7pm
Sunday:
2pm to 7pm
The Spray Park is open Tuesday thru Saturday: 10-1pm & 4-6pm and Sundays: 4-6pm
The Niceville Dog Park was constructed by the community of Niceville, FL in 2002. It has approximately 4 acres with plenty of shade trees and running space. It is located off Hwy 85 just north of the soccer/football fields. Just next to the area where they hold the annual Mullet Festival. Hours are from Dawn until 10pm. Bright lights automatically turn on at dusk. The park provides a water station with a continuous fresh supply for the dogs. People have donated disposal bags, chairs, frisbees, balls, and other toys for the dogs to play with. The only rule for the area is that everyone is expected to clean up their pets waste. The park is within driving distance of Crestview FL, Ft. Walton Beach FL, and Destin FL.
Turkey Creek is located at 340 John Sims Parkway in Niceville FL. My family has spent many hours floating down this lazy creek. There is a boardwalk that has many places to stop along the way and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife. There are markers along the way to identify vegetation. There are swimming holes and rest areas with benches. The boardwalk is 3/4 of a mile one way, with markers at the 1/4 mile points. Canoes, kayaks, and tubes are allowed. However, no gasoline engines.
The Turkey Creek Walkway is open from 6:30am till dark, seven days a week. The City of Niceville provides free rides for senior citizens and physically handicapped persons. Please contact Curt Barto at 850-642-7454 to schedule a visit or for more information about Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Pavilion. Security staff are on site to ensure a safe, fun environment for all to enjoy.
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