Fort Walton Beach sits on the Florida panhandle in Okaloosa County. The city is part of the Emerald Coast, which is recognized for white sand beaches and clear ocean water. The area's many attractions and recreational activities include mini-golf, para-sailing, dolphin excursions, deep-sea fishing, shopping and fine dining.
Central Park Magic Fountains consists of a tiled splash pad and several fountains at Fort Walton Beach's Uptown Station. The splash pad features many sizes and levels of water fountains for cooling down in the summer heat. A playground and climbing area are on one side of the water area. Central Park Magic Fountains is a free attraction that is popular among Fort Walton Beach residents. Uptown Station offers more than 40 national and specialty stores, plus a variety of dining choices.
Uptown Station
99 Eglin Parkway NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-243-0401
uptownstation.com
Big Kahuna's Water Park in neighboring Destin, Florida, includes more than 40 attractions, including the Honolulu Half Pipe, a wave simulation ride that lets guests surf a never-ending wave. The water park also features twisting, turning water slides, tube rides, lagoons, body flumes and wave pools for people of all ages and swim levels. Pleasure Island and the Fun Fountains are intended for small children. Height restrictions are posted and enforced for all attractions. Locker rentals, life vests, restrooms, changing areas, dining and shopping are available on site.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
1007 U.S. 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-8319
bigkahunas.com
Sam's Surf City is in Pensacola, a short drive from Fort Walton Beach. The water park includes more than 20 rides and attractions, including four water slides, a lazy river, a play pool and several tube rides. Annual passes are available.
Sam's Fun City
6709 Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32505
850-505-0800
www.samsfuncity.com
Shipwreck Island Waterpark is in Panama City, about 45 miles from Fort Walton Beach. The water park offers 20 acres of gardens and water-based attractions, such as the Ocean Motion Wave Pool, White Knuckle River, the Zoom Flume and Tree Top Drop. Several rides have height restrictions.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3424
850-234-3333
shipwreckisland.com
