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Mattie Kelly Park and Nature Walk
825 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541, United States
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ja
Review №1

Little known boardwalk. Primitive and wild fl terrain. Secret safe place. Enjoy!

Ro
Review №2

No doubt one of the least known places for tourists or even locals to visit. Bring an insect repellent! On cooler days it’s always fun to watch boats as they go by.

Ja
Review №3

The sunrise over here! So peaceful. One of the reasons I love that we moved back.

Vi
Review №4

Very peaceful it was overcast this day so Im really looking forward to going back on a sunny day

Am
Review №5

This is a great place! Its well away from the crazy busy main tourist area. We were the only ones here. The boardwalk makes for a nice short walk. The little beach area was a perfect first beach experience for my toddler.

Ja
Review №6

The walk way was a lot shorter than I expected, but it was very pretty, especially close to sunset. I used it for a family photo session, and for that purpose the walk way was excellent. If youre looking for some exercise, I would go somewhere else, because of how short the walk is. For an easy stroll through a fairly secluded, pretty area, its great.

Al
Review №7

A beautiful non-touristy place without public restrooms

Ha
Review №8

Extremely short. Pier closed!Bummer!!

He
Review №9

Cute little park.

Ya
Review №10

Caught plenty of fish there . 1st place FWC IDd me

da
Review №11

This is a great place to catch Blue crab. Only a few locals hanging around and the pier is well constructed. Some people had luck with catch nets and other methods of fishing while there.

ph
Review №12

Good spot to wade out to fish the drop off

Su
Review №13

Great place, love the boardwalk and theres a geocache.

Ma
Review №14

Short boardwalks to walk but saw bluebirds and Cardinals very pretty

Sh
Review №15

Very nice spot

Pr
Review №16

Nice area to walk and see fish. We seen crabs and the water was clear

Ka
Review №17

We had a lot of fun exploring the small but fun park. The pier across the street is very nice for fishing and the little Beach area is perfect for very small children.

Mi
Review №18

Great spot, there can be obnoxious loud people out here and watch out where you park.

It
Review №19

Go fishing here all the time on my yak. The fishing is good but you can always a good sunset, nice to have a place and you can actually still go enjoy in Destin

Ma
Review №20

Short trail and trash in the water

St
Review №21

Very enjoyable walk, some liquor bottles in water.

Pa
Review №22

It is short but decent. Good that Destin set aside some swamp for a park.

Ju
Review №23

Great place to catch speckled trout when they are around. Excellent place to catch blue crab. Kids can catch pin fish easily here to learn how to fish. Pretty cool spot to watch the air force flying over the bay. Some of the pier deck boards could use replacing to get to 5 stars.

Le
Review №24

Nice little two minute stroll through a marsh land. Boardwalk is in need of maintenance however.

Pa
Review №25

Small nature walk and pier. No kids area

Ti
Review №26

It needs lighting at night but very peaceful.

St
Review №27

Nice park, no restrooms....

PE
Review №28

Awesome park to walk!

Aa
Review №29

Neat place

Mo
Review №30

Too short of a trail, took us less than 5 minutes to walk

St
Review №31

The location is super clean and pretty -- parks there are SO well kept -- but the crabbing was terrible. Win some, lose some.

To
Review №32

Very short nature walk, but beautiful scenery. Great place for a picnic. Sign said, NO domestic animals but people were walking their dog there. 5-6 picnic tables and trash cans. I did not see a public restroom. But they did have handicapped parking.

Jo
Review №33

Nice boat access. Clean and safe area.

Ja
Review №34

Nice little nature walk and fishing pier. Saw a snake resting in a bush during the nature walk. It is all free.

Is
Review №35

Its a great well lit dock to fish or just wall and relax. Many fish have been caught here. Ive been fiahing it for years and its defently worth the drive.

Mi
Review №36

Its a nice walk

L
Review №37

So serene.

Br
Review №38

Place for people who like to relax, fish or crabbing, and know how to embrace and appreciate nature. Loved the scenery and dedication to the surrounding plants.

Ma
Review №39

Peaceful stop

Ji
Review №40

Pass it by. Poorly maintained and trashy. Pier is closed

Be
Review №41

Absolutely beautiful to walk around and check out.

Ja
Review №42

It was alright, not as much walk as I had hoped for though

Sa
Review №43

Small. 5 minute nature walk, elevated above a semi-wetland area.

J
Review №44

Small neighborhood park with a short boardwalk/nature walk. Lovely view of the inlet.

Ke
Review №45

There is nothing to see... nature walk takes about a minute.

Gw
Review №46

Beautiful place

Al
Review №47

Tiny so tiny

Ro
Review №48

Nice

El
Review №49

VERY SHORT!

Pa
Review №50

Small nature outlook on the bay

An
Review №51

Absolutely beautiful

AA
Review №52

Nice and secluded

Je
Review №53

Very good place to fish at

Me
Review №54

Love this place good place to bring kids

St
Review №55

Hide away

An
Review №56

Gorgeous scenery

Al
Review №57

No dogs allowed :(

Er
Review №58

Nice place

WI
Review №59

Mind,spirit, body,,great place to reconnect with these ..

Pa
Review №60

Nice Natural Park

Jo
Review №61

Good net fishing

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  • Address:825 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541, United States
  • Site:http://www.cityofdestin.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/19
  • Phone:+1 850-837-4242
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:6am–8pm
  • Wednesday:6am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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