Navarre Beach Marine Park
Navarre Beach Marine Park is a county beach park on Santa Rosa Island at 8704 Gulf Boulevard in Navarre, Florida, run by the Santa Rosa County Department of Parks and Recreation. It has five beach access points, a roughly one-mile path for walking, running and biking, and diving reefs at two of the access points for snorkeling and scuba diving. The source used for this guide does not give admission, hours, parking or current conditions, so check before you go.
Should you go to Navarre Beach Marine Park today?
Better pick another day
- NWS Rip Current Statement in effect.
- High rip current risk.
- Dry daytime forecast.
- Up to 70°F.
- Mon 19High rip current risk
- Tue 20Dry daytime forecast
- Wed 21Dry daytime forecast
- Thu 22Dry daytime forecast
- Fri 23Dry daytime forecast
Weather at Navarre Beach Marine Park, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am | Sunny | 57°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 9 am | Sunny | 60°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 11 am | Sunny | 64°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 1 pm | Sunny | 67°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 3 pm | Sunny | 69°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 5 pm | Sunny | 68°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
Tides
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | Sun 4:07 am | 1.7 ft |
| Low | Sun 4:18 pm | 0.3 ft |
| High | Mon 5:03 am | 1.6 ft |
| Low | Mon 4:46 pm | 0.4 ft |
Beach and surf
| Rip Current Risk | High |
|---|---|
| Surf Height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Water Temperature | In the mid 70s |
| UV Index | High |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 6:51 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:13 pm |
| Question visitors ask | What is at Navarre Beach Marine Park and where do I park? |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County |
Where is Navarre Beach Marine Park and how do you get there?
Navarre Beach Marine Park is on Santa Rosa Island, between Eglin Air Force Base property and the residential and commercial area of Navarre Beach. The park's address is 8704 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre, FL 32566.
The source does not describe parking lots, parking rules or parking fees at Navarre Beach Marine Park. Check before you go.
What can you do at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Navarre Beach Marine Park has five beach access points: three on the Gulf side and two on the Santa Rosa Sound side. Two of the five access points have diving reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. The park also has a roughly one-mile path for walking, running and bicycling, and a dozen pavilions with picnic tables and coal-fueled stoves. All five beach access points have public restrooms.
Three science and conservation organizations are based in Navarre Beach Marine Park: the Navarre Beach Marine Science Center (founded in 2008), the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary (which opened in 2010 and has artificial diving reefs on the Gulf and Sound sides), and the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (which began operating in the park after it opened a conservatory there in 2016).
Who keeps watch at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office deputies patrol Navarre Beach Marine Park. The waters are lifeguarded by the Navarre Beach Lifeguards, a division of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue, one of the two fire departments operating in Navarre.
Why is Navarre Beach Marine Park run by Santa Rosa County?
Navarre Beach Marine Park opened as a state park in May 2004. Hurricane Ivan damaged it extensively in 2004, and Hurricane Dennis caused further damage in 2005. In October 2005, the Santa Rosa County Commissioners announced negotiations with the state to return the park to county control. On October 9, 2009, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted to take over the park.
The park was renamed Navarre Beach County Park in 2009 and took its current name, Navarre Beach Marine Park, in 2013.
Navarre Beach Marine Park: questions visitors ask
Where do I park at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
The Wikipedia article for Navarre Beach Marine Park does not list parking areas, parking rules or fees. Check before you go with the Santa Rosa County Department of Parks and Recreation, which runs the park.
Can you snorkel or scuba dive at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Two of the park's five beach access points have diving reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. The source does not name which two access points they are.
Are there restrooms at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
All five beach access points at Navarre Beach Marine Park have public restrooms.
Is there a lifeguard at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
The waters at Navarre Beach Marine Park are lifeguarded by the Navarre Beach Lifeguards, a division of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue. The source does not give lifeguard hours or seasons, so check before you go.
Does Navarre Beach Marine Park charge admission?
The Wikipedia article for Navarre Beach Marine Park does not state whether there is an admission fee or what the hours are. Check before you go with the Santa Rosa County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Can you walk, run or bike at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Navarre Beach Marine Park has a roughly one-mile path for walking, running and bicycling. The source does not describe the path's surface or any closures, so check before you go.
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