Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks

06/03/2024

Introducing the Beach Chair and Umbrella Rental Passes!

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE BEACH

If you are just visiting us for a week or more stop by and get our 5 Day Pass for $250 with a value of $300! This pass will give you FIVE full day beach chair and umbrella rentals!
If you are a local residing in Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa counties you are able to purchase the Locals Pass for $500 with a value of $750! This will give you TWELVE full day beach chair and umbrella rentals! You MUST present a valid Government ID Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa counties is REQUIRED to purchase a locals pass. Military orders are accepted as well.

These passes will not be sold online, or in the gift shop. You must visit the hut on the beach between Pavilions B and C/D for purchase.

501(c)(3)non-profit CSO that works on behalf of Henderson Beach & Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

05/09/2024

TODAY IS THE BIG DAY
Visit Kendra Scott Grand Boulevard between the hours of 3PM-6PM for the Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks Give Back Event!!!
If you can't make it in store don't worry we got you!
Use Code GIVEBACK-GQTAR at checkout online!!

05/03/2024

Join us In Store or Online at Kendra Scott Grand Boulevard on Thursday May 9th, 2024 between 3PM-6PM!
If you are shopping online use code GIVEBACK-GQTAR at checkout for 20% of your purchase to give back to our organization!
See more details below!

04/09/2024

We wanted to say Thank You to everyone who was a part of our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rocky Bayou State Park!
We had such a blast and we hope you guys did too!
We can't wait to see you all next year for our next Easter Egg Hunt!
Stay tuned for more events sponsored by the Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks!

03/29/2024

TOMORROW
The 1st Annual Rocky Bayou State Park Easter Egg Hunt!
Event is free with paid park admission!
Bring your own basket or use one of our Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks bags!
We can't wait to see you there tomorrow at 9AM!
There will be two age groups starting at 9AM
Ages 6 and under
Ages 7-12
Please refer to the signs on the day of the event to determine the area your child will be in!

03/28/2024

Join us for our FIRST ANNUAL Easter Egg Hunt at Rocky Bayou State Park!
Pictures with the Easter Bunny and so much more!
Stop by at 9AM on Saturday March 30th, 2024 for an Easter Egg Hunt on the bayou at Rocky Bayou State Park!

03/22/2024

Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks is proud to host the
FIRST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT at Rocky Bayou State Park!
Join us on Saturday March 30th, 2024 from 9AM-1PM!
With a special appearance from the Easter Bunny!
Complimentary pictures included with the beautiful Rocky Bayou as the backdrop!
This event is free with paid park admission!

If this event is cancelled due to weather, the announcement will be made on Facebook at 7AM the day of the event.

01/12/2024

2025 We are ready for you already!
COUPLES start booking Henderson Beach State Park for your weddings in 2025!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
Here at Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks our best gift is your support!
Thank you for all of your continued support this year and the many years to come!

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12/01/2023

Did you know you can become a member of our organization?
Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks membership program is the perfect way to support our parks!

As a non-profit CSO, our members are vital to our organization’s success in ensuring that Henderson Beach and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Parks remain Unspoiled and available for visitors to enjoy. When you join or renew your membership, you are playing an essential role in preserving the “Real Florida” for
generations to come.

Find out more and join or renew on our website!
www.fecsp.org

11/21/2023

Great News!
We will be having a Small Business Saturday Sale this coming Saturday 11/25/2023!
Both of our Gift Shops will be 30% OFF!!
This includes the gift shops at Henderson Beach State Park and Rocky Bayou State Park!
Been eyeing a special souvenir for a family member or friend in our gift shops? Stop by this Saturday and get it while its still here!

11/17/2023

Tomorrow is the big day for some family fun at Rocky Bayou State Park!
Stop by anytime between 10AM-3PM for PIONEER DAY!!
There are so many fun activities to do all day long at Pioneer Day!

Admission to event is free with $5 park entry fee!

Need to get out of the house on a nice sunny day tomorrow? This is the perfect outdoor activity for everyone in the family!