Tour of Veterans Park
with (Commissioner) Carolyn Ketchel
$10
Course Description: This one-time tour will be a cultural and environmental experience. Veterans Park includes 1700 ft. of ADA accessible paved sidewalks and wooden boardwalks along the Choctawhatchee Bay coastline. Monuments of women who have served and made significant contributions in the U.S. Military are arranged along a picturesque trail of our native wildlife and vegetation’s natural beauty. This one-time tour will meet on Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 to 12:00 at Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island, 1300 Miracle Strip Pkwy S.E. in Fort Walton Beach.
Class Leader Bio(s): County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel has been recognized many times for her illustrious and altruistic contributions to our community. Carolyn led the idea for the park by advocating for the preservation of its natural beauty while simultaneously giving recognition to the women who have served the United States in combat.
Notes: This one- time tour will meet on Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 to 12:00 at Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island, 1300 Miracle Strip Pkwy S.E.in Fort Walton Beach. Park on the northeast corner of the Emerald Coast Conference Center.
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Sep 24th, 2025
Wed for 1 week from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island
1300 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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