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Don & Susan Stillwell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Walton Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Don & Susan Stillwell Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Clean park featuring a basketball court, two playgrounds and a disc-golf facility.

What runners say about Don & Susan Stillwell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (251 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It’s always clean, well-kept, and has plenty of room for kids to run around and actually be kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“So fun playground has everything you love too play with,a beautiful pond, basketball court,bathrooms,baby playground it has everything check it out”

We love this park! It’s fenced in which is nice for kiddos. It has plenty of room to roam. You could play soccer, football, or fly a kite in the field. Their walking trail is very nice as well. They have a pavilion area with a BBQ that you could use.

★★★★★ — Christina , Apr 2024

Took my granddaughter and her friend to the playground. There is parking on both sides of the large park, depending on if you’re walking, playing at the basketball courts, or going to the playground. We used Google maps and it was accurate. There are several benches if you want to sit while the kiddos play.

★★★★★ — Lori , May 2025

Not too many people and not too much to see here but great spot for walking and getting in a few laps. Children's play ground near...small parking in gravel lots with a couple picnic tables close by.

★★★★☆ — A , Mar 2021

This is my favorite walking park, all the walkers there are so friendly, abundant bird life ☺️. The park is so close to where I live Teresa village.

★★★★★ — R , Jul 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“So fun playground has everything you love too play with,a beautiful pond, basketball court,bathrooms,baby playground it has everything check it out”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“So fun playground has everything you love too play with,a beautiful pond, basketball court,bathrooms,baby playground it has everything check it out”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There is also a bathroom, water fountain, picnic areas, water fountain, and a walking path/sidewalk.”

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Plan your run at Don & Susan Stillwell Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteco.okaloosa.fl.us

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Don & Susan Stillwell Park

710 Essex Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.