Clement Taylor Park — Attraction in Destin

I never would have found this little park if not for my at-home business, Jewelry In Candles, hosting a representative BQ and get-together at this park a couple of years ago. Meet and Greets were held all over the US where enough representatives were interested in getting together and sharing ideas, and finding out more about the company. Since Destin is only about a 4.5 hour drive, I signed up for the day. My husband agreed to the day trip if I would throw in a stop on the way home for some Gulf seafood. That sounded like a perfect deal so we went! The park was easy to find with the GPS and we were surprised to find such a nice park tucked away with so much to offer.

Clement Taylor Park was clean and presented a family atmosphere. There were other families there, children playing in the park and playground and also down by the Gulf or Bay front. There is also a small beach area if you want to get in the water for a little dip.

BQ pits are available for groups or families wanting a day of fun in the park. Covered areas with picnic tables are also available, which made our purpose wonderful and comfortable. I'm not sure is there is a cost to reserve space or not, so would advise contacting park management if you are interested in reserving space for certain dates.

Restrooms are also here and were clean on our visit. The park is shady, lots of room for kids to run around and play, for picnics or just talking a little stroll through the park for some relaxing.

This park is located on the Bay side of the Gulf of Mexico and a great place to watch boaters or catch a dolphin or two jumping for your entertainment. All in all, I'm a bit jealous that this park is not closer to my home for weekly visits! Very nice and enjoyable day! Oh, and the seafood dinner on the way home at Peg Leg Pete's in Pensacola was...

Calhoun Park IS Destin! ...located on the last street on the West side of Destin... Once you navigate through the gravel parking lot, maneuvering through trees and the occasional pot hole to find your spot, several long, winding pathways lead you to breathtaking Bay views. There's a little something for everyone! Kids are offered a large playground, family reunions and gatherings of any variety can be hosted under the huge gazebo! If that spot is taken, you can chooise one of several picnic tables, each with a built-in grill close by. Nature lovers can bird watch or people watch on the smaller gazebo. Scattered throughout the park are plaques educating anyone willing to stop and read them on the plant life, animal life, and even the dolphins passing through Calhoun Park. There's a fishing pier, a cordoned off swimming area, even a volleyball court for the sports enthusiasts! The centerpiece of Calhoun Park is the white gazebo at the water's edge....Sunsets are incredible from that vantage point, making that gazebo ideal for a romantic date, a peaceful place for meditation, even a wedding would fit in perfectly here...City of Destin employees promptly lock and unlock the restrooms at dusk and dawn, coordinating with park hours. Locals keep a sign posted by the restrooms reminding all patrons to help keep Calhoun Park clean. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out Calhoun Park, a true hidden gem, at the edge...

The parks not finished yet but it's going to be nice when they're done and it comes right down onto the docks of Destin. There are benches there where we sit each night and play music for the passers-by. I have been out there learning how to play a baritone ukulele in front of a crowd. Nothing better than great feedback from people that are going to be honest and getting lots of support and inspiration continue with music. Soon I will start posting videos to Google maps of the places I go play music so I can get responses from people that visit. Look for me on Google Maps and follow my profile if you're interested! Yeah we're now we may even cross each other's path one day. Hope to see you soon! If not look me up Smoke on the Water...