New Public Parking Area, Beach Access Point Opens in Destin on Scenic Hwy 98

New public parking area, beach access point opens in Destin on Scenic Hwy 98

DESTIN, Fla. -- In Okaloosa County, there is one new public parking area and beach access point. The new "Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park" is now open.

Destin, Okaloosa County open Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park with 340 feet of new public beach access

Okaloosa County and City of Destin officials cut the ribbon Wednesday morning on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park, completing a yearslong effort to expand public beach access along Scenic Highway 98. The park, located at 3310 Scenic Highway 98, adds 340 feet of beachfront access with free parking, bathrooms and four pavilions. The $16.96 million project was funded through tourism revenue shared between the city and county. “Our generation has gotte…