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Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. Park)

4.3 ★★★★☆ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Crestview, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. 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.

RestroomsWaterQuiet

Park with a playground, picnic pavilions, barbecue grills, a boat ramp, and restrooms.

What runners say about Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. Park)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (122 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“it has allot of shade trees mostly oak, a playground and swing sets for the kids, it has public bathrooms that are clean and in good shape.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Clean nice pic nic area good place to spend time with the family river access small park boat ramp all around beautiful and peaceful”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Clean nice pic nic area good place to spend time with the family river access small park boat ramp all around beautiful and peaceful”

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 11 mentions

“it has allot of shade trees mostly oak, a playground and swing sets for the kids, it has public bathrooms that are clean and in good shape.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Clean nice pic nic area good place to spend time with the family river access small park boat ramp all around beautiful and peaceful”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Nice little park that has a nice,clean restroom and water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. 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
  • Websitemyokaloosa.com
  • Phone+1 850-689-5790

Hours

Monday 5 am–8 pm
Tuesday 5 am–8 pm
Wednesday 5 am–8 pm
Thursday 5 am–8 pm
Friday 5 am–8 pm
Saturday 5 am–8 pm
Sunday 5 am–8 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 Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. Park)

05 2N-23-0000 #0002-0010, Crestview, FL 32539

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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.