State Parks

Five top state parks to escape the summer heat

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is highlighting five state parks for aquatic recreation. From springs and lakes, to... Full story

Packing the park on a sunny day

Jon Miltimore, Florida Freedom Newspaper

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL — A queue of cars formed at the entrance to St. Andrews State Park on Sunday afternoon. Despite miles of free and fair beach nearby, amidst worst recession in decades, the state park remains a hot attraction.... Full story

Florida’s State Park attendance Reaches new heights

PANAMA CITY, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service today announced a new record for state park attendance during the 2008-09 fiscal year. More than 21.4 million people visited a state... Full story

City park to get $80,000 face-lift

By Matt Dixon, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY — The City Commission on Tuesday voted to give Henry Davis Park more than $80,000 to install playground equipment and lighting, and to build a gazebo structure.     Money for the project will come from the... Full story

Free entrance during Parks and Recreation Month

EMERALD COAST, FL – Daily entrance fees will be waived at Florida’s state parks on Sunday, July 19 in recognition of National Parks and Recreation Month.  In addition to offering free entrance on Sunday, for National Parks and... Full story

DEP announces changes to state park fee schedule

FLORIDA STATE PARKS - In order to continue to provide high quality visitor services and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Park Service will implement a modest fee increase... Full story

RVing green is second nature at Florida’s state parks

PANAMA CITY, FL - The recreational vehicle (RV) travel season is in full swing and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians and visitors to RV green. For frequent outdoor travelers, being eco-friendly is... Full story

Things to Know Before You Tow

Courtesy of ARAcontent

(ARA) - Many people will soon be hitching up their boats, trailers and RVs and hitting the road on vacations. Catching up on the latest safety features will help these weekend warriors get out on the open road quickly and safely. Before you set out... Full story

Beat the summer heat at a Florida State Park 

PANAMA CITY, FL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Florida residents to plan their "staycation" at any one of Florida's 161 award-winning state parks.   "A "staycation" is a great way for travelers to get... Full story

Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park is seated next to Lake Powell - one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide and are mostly only found along the Gulf of Mexico. The park has unique history that dates back... Full story

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