Jolee Island Nature Park

Jolee Island Nature Park is located at Emerald Coast Parkway West in Destin, Florida and is approximately 20 minutes drive from Fort Walton Beach. This park is a popular tourist destination and covers over five acres of land. Just a short walk from the Baytowne Marina, the park features a nature trail and a children's playground.

Visitors to the park enter it by walking along a wooden footbridge over an attractive salt marsh. The mile long perimeter trail features some double width porch swings, which make a good place for visitors to sit and enjoy the views across Choctawhatchee Bay and Horseshoe Bayou. Children can entertain themselves on the pirate ship shaped playground and climb the look-out tower, which overlooks the pine and magnolia trees.

The island nature park is close to the white sandy beaches of Destin, where holidaymakers can enjoy various activities such as volleyball, kayaking and parasailing. Approximately four and a half miles away is Destin Harbor, which has lots of shops, restaurants and live entertainment. Also nearby is the Sandestin Florida Golf Resort, which has four golf courses, 15 tennis courts and a fitness center amongst other things.