Lovely, enjoyable little park! The grands & I went on Labor Day weekend. It’s wasn’t as crowded as we expected. Nice family groups, everyone considerate & friendly. The water was a bit swift and cold when first entering, but one good dunk and it was fine. It was mostly shallow(5ft or less) with occasional pockets on one side or another that were deeper(about 10 or 12 feet) but the water was clear, tea colored, so you could see to the bottom almost the entire way. The boardwalk was well maintained with nice benches built in along the way. The 5 swimming platforms were all nice and shaded with only a few spots in direct sun. We took crackers and snacks but had to leave them in the car because it said No Food. The grands inner tubed all day. We didn’t see any wildlife at all, not even a little lizard-I think the festive crowds ran them off for the day. There’s a box on the way out for contributions but other than that, there were no fees. The parking lot was well maintained and very accessible, right by the park-not a lot of walking to get to the first platform. Highly recommend! Especially for a change of pace from the beach/saltwater experience!

Turkey creek is a great nature walk , with cold swimming in the summer , paddle boarding , restrooms , parking , picnick tables , seating for rest stops along the way. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and there is also security for assurance. When you are getting your exercise you are so busy saying hi you dont realize youve already got your walking in.

Great place for a walk. Beautiful and relaxing guards on both side giving you a safe feeling while still being able to enjoy nature. Can get a little busy.

An amazing treed wood boardwalk winds through the woods. There are multiple stops to swim in the spring fed creek. You can walk the mile boardwalk and float all the way back to the start. Its a beautiful experience! Clear cool water. Hidden gem.Go on a hot day during the week and it shouldnt be over-crowded.

Want to hike for free through a swamp without getting swampy? This place is for you. If you do want to get wet, feel free to go into the water at any one of several access points to the creek along the boardwalk. The park also has security, plant life markers, benches, picnic tables, a vending machine, and birds (if youre very sneaky). Great place for all ages to enjoy!

Easy access and an enjoyable stroll for those in a wheelchair. Shady trails with occasional views of the water. Plenty of stops to take a break or snap a few photos.

This is a jewel of a nature experience. Ever changing and yet timeless. Run, walk, or stroll it is wonderful.

Beautiful wetlands with a creek that you can swim in and really nice boardwalk for a quiet walk. Facility well kept. Very impressed!

2sweet calm relaxing atmosphere totally nice experience.

Great place to spend time looking at nature, good for young or old, take my grandsons there every chance I get

Fist time here and loved it. Great nature walk. Didnt see any animals except for one baby lizard at the bathrooms

Wonderful little park offering an elevated boardwalk and bridges crisscrossing a cool, quick flowing stream through a subtropical wooded lowland. Platforms offer access to the sandy-bottomed, slightly tea colored stream for wading, floating and swimming, while placards identify trees and provide details of the natural area. Turtles and birdlife abound in addition to the lush plantlife. A pavilion and restrooms are provided, with free parking as well. Allow an hour minimum, though some jog the distance for exercise. Wear a bathing suit and sandals for a refreshing dip!

Boardwalk trail, mostly shaded, lots of views of the swiftly moving creek, clean bathrooms and even swim platforms if you want to get wet!

Beautiful scenery..quiet and relaxing..coldest water ive ever put my feet in!

Kept clean by the wonderful staff and patrons. Its a spring creek (at least as far as I know), so its a welcoming temperature year round, and has an easy going current that will let you chill out and enjoy nature. My kids enjoyed it, and I enjoy taking the nature walk.

We love it. Its a great, easy walk onelevated woodenwalkways. Nice clear water for swimming and tubing.

Nice short boardwalk. The memorial is beautiful. The boardwalk is very shaded. I did see small snakes in the water so beware. There’s also a pretty cool narrow trail after the boardwalk in the woods for you adventurers.

Great place to stroll through the nature trail or meet a friend for a picnic lunch

Really surprised at how much fun we actually had. Educational and fun. I like that it was boarded, easy to get the stroller around. Wish we could have went down the creek in tubes but Im just too scared of the water moccasins I saw there. Still hopped in the water at the few landings they had. Close and cool to do.

Great place with a boardwalk and clear, cool waters. Great for a day with kids, or get an Eglin AFB pass through Jackson Guard and float a few miles up creek on through here all the way to the bay!

A nice little park with a suspended walkway over Turkey Creek. Nice and relaxing.

Great time with grandkids water was very cool my granddaughter managed to get wet all over no towel

Loved it bring afloat of some sort but there is some walking. There is more than a mile walking the boardwalk. But there are several entry points dock 1 -7 at least. Then you float in the creek back to dock 1 get out and do it again. Free fun up there.

Turkey Cricks another free fantastic Florida resource.Its basically an L-shaped boardwalk trail that runs along Turkey Creek sporting various launches for swimming, tubing, kayaking or whatever along the way. Theres two entrances, most people use the one over on John Sims as theres also a large pavilion over at that entrance that people always seem to be enjoying. Sports a large fireplace which is nice.Ive been coming here for years and years visiting family in the area and usually try to get in a few walks whenever I can. Its about a mile one way.Theres on-site security and video surveillance if that makes you feel any better; and theyre usually very friendly when you ask them whatever.While it impresses as serene, youre never really far from earshot of the wooshing highway nearby or the startling crack of heavy military and domestic air traffic overhead. So theres bird watching of another variety.Nevertheless, this is a solid five Star Park for all it is.

A very fun and clean environment, my family loves spending the summer days floating down turkey creek

Really enjoyed the boardwalk stroll through the swampy area. Quite beautiful and relaxing. Boardwalk closes at 5pm during the fall. Not sure about the summer. There is also a picnic area. The walk is about 2 miles in and back out.

What an amazing gem in the middle of Niceville. The trail is lined with beautiful foliage and water. You can tube, kayak, or canoe the waterway. It is a peaceful and tranquil place. I was amazed at how clean and well kept up the trail was and the bathrooms were spotless!!! A must see for visitors and a must frequent for locals.

Nice park didnt see any animals ,but still nice for walk r jogging

Good family fun. Water and park are all crystal clear and well maintained

Very nice walkway through the woods along the creek. It is 1 mile long and lots of shade.

Nice long boardwalk, well maintained. Didnt swim, but it looked like fun.

I went everyday for a brisk walk on the boardwalk.the place is awesome.

Worth the walk if you bring something to float on the way back. Very relaxing and its free.

Nice, well maintained trail. Beautiful, relaxing walk

Great place to walk. Boardwalk ramp so handicapped accessible. Great place to float in tube or kayak or canoe.

Good for a quick walk close to home. It was too cold for swimming when I visited but there are lots of different docks to go swimming. The whole path is on a boardwalk, and it is well kept.

A great walk on a boardwalk elevated over nature

Nice, even walkway. Good for an easy walk

Great place to bring the friends and family to cool off. Convenient, lots of parking and free! Love the walk in nature and the floating is great! About 20 min walk to the end and aprox 1 hour float down. Loats of turtles and minimal bugs.

Long boardwalk, pretty creek and trees. Free to enter.

Beautiful place for a walk, picnic, or swim. This place really offers true tranquility.

If you are in the area or swinging thru, make this a stop. Beautiful path! 30mins-1hr excursion.

Beautiful and peaceful boardwalk right in town. We love bringing the kids here for a picnic lunch and a nice walk. Always clean and well maintained.

Its extremely clean for an out door park. They maintain everything the way it should be. No dogs allowed

This is a fun place to bring the whole family. You can take the kids swimming or float in a tube down the creek or just a enjoy a nice stroll on the wooden walk way. This is a stroller friendly place. It is nice that there are several access points to the water. Lots of wildlife to enjoy on this 2 mile walk (round trip)

An amazing slice of nature in an otherwise grey and barren area.

Great place to swim and just float to the end, had a good time with the whole family, heard only 6 people died there this year

Like taking my kids here swimming so much fun just cant get them out of the water!!

Beautiful...wish I could go here everyday.

Nice mile long scenic trail.

Nice boardwalk with several swimming decks scattered throughout.

Nice environment for peace and quiet close to home

Totally beautiful and relaxing, floating down the river was the bomb. Well be going back!

Very cool place to visit and take a swim, the water is crystal clear and the vegetation is amazing... worth visiting.

A pleasant trail, well maintained.

My experience at Turkey Creek was all right wildlife was asexpected non-existent nowhere around but there was track marks anddroppings that show that there was deer not dead but the around along with some Beaver or raccoons. Plus you had the memorial area which was spiritual and uplifting and okay.

Great location to take the whole family. You can walk along the trail and capture a glimpse of some of the birds and other wild life that stops by or have a nice swim. It has a picnic pavillion and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

Beautiful 1 mile trail into the woods. It has 5 spots to get into the water for swimming or kayaking.

This is a great trail to take a stroll with little ones. Weve yet to brave getting into the creek but looking forward to warmer weather to try. Safe and well maintained. The remembrance area is such a unique place. Can be enjoyed all year through. I would suggest maybe setting up newer information posts along the route or even setting up a childrens treasure/education to add to the peaceful views. We love taking our little one here.

Fun for the whole family. Make sure to bring something to float on.

Turkey creek is a gem located in the west side of niceville. The cool waters flow continuously all year and are very clear. Great to walk the deck that will allow you to traverse 1 mile up and back down the creek. Many docks to swim and float from. Not many fish so dont worry about getting tangled in any fishing wire. Welcome respite from the warm summer. Clean and well kept by niceville city parks.

Its a great place to take a long walk in the nature on a well-maintained boardwalk. In the summer its nice to splash around in the Coldwater and there are multiple places to jump in. The covered pavilion at the front is a nice place for shade and eating. Because Park employees are always on site there are very few issues with people acting out.

Very nice and peaceful trail walk. Bridges and streams.

This is a great park! Its an easy walk on a raised boardwalk along the creek, and through wetlands. Theres a lot of great places to swim and cool off. On the weekends it can get busy with locals, but during the week you can pretty much have a swimming hole to yourself.

Great place to run and take a cool down dip!

This is a medium size, clean park with plenty of amenities. And the creek water is AMAZING. Especially on a hot summer day..

We always enjoy Turkey Creek. The water is cold but you get used to it. Great place for a walk or to go down the creek & then the play at the end.

Beautiful place. Nature lovers need to go here. Many wonderful things to see. Nice large path. Lovely views. Edit: My, how things have changed at this beautiful park! Most days are relaxing and peaceful, however, this Labor Day it was not. Families with 20 members or more taking up entire docs, with unsupervised children. Not explaining to their children that this indeed is a public area to be shared by ALL not just their families. And I cannot blame the children, it is the parents. Four rude parents even of small children were not showing consideration for anyone else. People were moving items that dont belong to them. Yes, they were moving my items. Kids screaming. No, Im sorry, I have children of my own and of course they are allowed to have fun, but they are never allowed to be inconsiderate of others especially in public places! I hope this was just an unusually busy day!

Great time with my girl Jacki, beautiful scenery and perfect weather!

Awesome!!! Beautiful colors and a wonderful walk.

Beautiful clear water. Great way to relax

We went walking at Turkey Creek today, on this warm and Sunny Sunday...when suddenly by surprise we saw... Cypress Trees, a tiny Viper in the Foliage below the boardwalk, a variety of Trees, Plants and Flowers that wed never seen before and a couple of Swimmers in the whirling Creek!The best Memories are made in Nature! This well-maintained park is worthy of a visit by all ages and abilities. (Wheelchair accessible...Easy to push and maneuver our wheelchair on the wide, one-mile boardwalk.). It is a place that we and you will wish to visit again!

Family enjoys this walk everytime we go. Lots of fresh air and places to look out in nature. Nice places to make pit stops along the route and a wonderful place to have a picnic before the walk at the entrance.

Lots of trees. Access to swiming in fairly clear river water. Lots of birds

Great place to go for a walk and enjoy nature.

Great place to walk its safe for your family & friends.

Love walking this path with my little one.

Great place to go with the family or a date. Always a great time!!

Awesome hope to go back when we have tubes

Its a fun place to swim ona hot day

Very attractive. Boardwalk through the woods. Creeks and rivers.

I am so disappointed right now. We have a group of seniors that love to come here, its usually a great experience for them. Today we were completely blown away with the awful attitude shown from the park supervisor Phillip Spencer. There is no reason to be so rude to little old ladies. They have said to take Turkey Creek off their calendars they no longer wish to go because of this mans shocking behavior.

Love to tube down the creek on a hot summer day.

Awesome place to go for a walk, especially when you have a stroller. It is all boardwalk and there are swimming spots.

I can tell this place is special. There are so many different ways you can interact with nature and people here. It felt like a place to meet a new friend or renew a bond with an old one. Also good for a brisk workout. Would love to return when the weather is warmer and actually float down the creek. Heaven!

The best little swimming hole y never knew about!

Cold clear water, beautiful place. Go! Trust me, just GO!

It was pretty wild!

Definitely a tourist site but the creek ride is clean and relaxing. Worth a trip to experience at least once.

I go there pretty much every summer and it’s a great time

Great park, nice for strollers. Unfortunately no pets allowed so dont bring your pup.

Great walk but it does get hot

I had a great time. This is definitely a hidden gem. You can even go swimming.

Very beautiful walk.

Beautiful Creek well maintained picnic area. There were potted flowers on each table. The spring fed Creek is clear and cold. I didnt see any trash my entire time there. The whole experience was idyllic. Great family friendly place to have a picnic or other events.

I love this place very good site seeing and nature all around. I love this place its a great place to go if you need to cool down physical and emotionally.

Free parking, free entry, clean park. I went on a beautiful sunny day. Not a lot of folks had a great time just strolling along the 1 mile long boardwalk, lots of shade trees and places to sit and rest along the walkway. Saw swimmers and tubers having a lot of fun.

Wonderful place to take the family. They have really good walking or running trails. We like to bring floats and walk to the very end then jump in with our floats and float back to the beginning. We do it over and over again. Great place to go for an afternoon.

Love it. Havent swam there yet but the water always feels nice.

Very nice trail with boardwalk. I saw five docks for swimming and one had a canoe launch. All the trees around nearly makes you feel like you are outside of the city. Too cold for me to go swimming this time of year.