City staff will return to pre-hurricane operations beginning Monday, September 21st, 2020. Damage assessments of all our city operated parks are nearing completion. The following update is a list of what is open and what is closed.
Park Status:
Leonard Destin – CLOSED. Due to Erosion Damage.
Clement Taylor Park – CLOSED. Due to Erosion Damage.
Mattie Kelly Pier – CLOSED. For Structural Damage
Joe’s Bayou – Ramp 2, 3 and 5 are OPEN.
Main Street Pier – CLOSED. For Structural Inspection.
Kell- Aire South – OPEN. 10 Trees are Down with Anticipated Removal Next Week.
Morgan Sports Center – OPEN with limited activity. Walking path and children’s park is OPEN.
Dog Park – OPEN
The Shore at Crystal Beach Park is OPEN.
The following trails in the Crystal Beach area are OPEN: Barracuda Trail, Crystal Beach Trail, Pompano Trail, Shirah Trail and Tarpon Trail
O’Steen Trail is OPEN
Calhoun Trail is OPEN
Silver Shells Trail is OPEN
Visiting Destin:
Please contact your rental property management company for updates.
Road Status:
Friday, September 18 - Road Closure Update* - Okaloosa County is keeping an updated list of road closures, damage and/or obstructions.

IF YOU MUST TRAVEL AND SEE STANDING WATER ON A ROAD, TURN AROUND - DON’T DROWN.