Flip flops in the sand

Set out with no real destination in mind.

Wherever you go in the park—on bike or foot, on a trail or on the beach, in the woods or in the Nature Center—your thoughts will soon be drifting as you reflect on just how amazing the surroundings really are. This place has a way of mesmerizing visitors as they stroll through it. And with so many places to roam thanks to new trails and expanded access, you can wander for just a few hours or all day long.

If you still need a destination, the Overlook on Gulf Oak Ridge is just the place to sit awhile and reflect and enjoy a panoramic view of the Park and a glimpse of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico beyond.

Trails

It’s easy to see why a walk in the park is one of our most popular activities.

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 Relax

So much to do. Even when you’d rather not do a thing.

marsh path

Explore

Some call it sightseeing. Others call it ecotourism. We call it a day at the park.