Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM
Open Monday, May 25: 10 AM – 5 PM
Hours are subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or private events.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY: The natural bathing area at Eglin’s Postl Point received a GOOD water quality rating (week of May 15, 2026) in the weekly monitoring. Eglin Beach Park received a GOOD water quality rating (week of Sep 22, 2025) in the bi-weekly monitoring. Water monitoring is guided by Analytical Services Laboratory according to Florida Healthy Beaches Program standards. Samples were collected in accordance with AFMAN 48-114 Recreational Waters and Mission Training Pools, Florida Administrative Register & Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-9, Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places.
Opening this Friday, May 22!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday-Sunday*
10 AM – 5 PM
Open Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day!
Monday – Tuesday
Closed
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO
INCLEMENT WEATHER, BEACH CONDITIONS, ETC.
Eglin Beach Park is located on Okaloosa Island just West of the Destin Bridge (Map) and is available to all DoD personnel with proper ID—all military ranks, retirees, family members, civilian personnel (including all federal employees regardless of duty station), and federal facility contractors—and their guests during the summer season for $10 per vehicle.
• 3 Large Pavilions
• Central Deck Area
• Restrooms with Showers
• Direct Access to the Gulf
The Beach Park is also available for private rentals. Contact Eglin Outdoor Recreation at 850.883.1243 / 850.883.1244 or email EglinBeachPark@gmail.com.
Okaloosa County beaches use a color-coded flag system to indicate hazards. Check the daily conditions by texting BEACH to 44144 or by checking the Okaloosa Beach Safety page.
Exclusive Eglin Beach Park Rental Packages Offered Year Round!
The Eglin Beach Park on Okaloosa Island offers rental packages for a variety of private functions — all competitively priced and customizable to perfectly accommodate your special occasion! Whether it’s a full-day wedding event or family reunion, or just an hour-long engagement or photo session, the Beach Park has offers for exclusive access to the beachfront, pavilion reservations, and even a special Wedding Bundle with bouquets and other props included.
Download the Beach Park’s Rental Packages Pricelist (PDF) and Contract (PDF) for full package details and pricing.
For booking, call 850.883.1243 / 850.883.1244
Beach Park Rental Contract
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Eglin Outdoor Recreation
