Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
Under $25Swim or snorkel in a clear Panhandle spring that stays 68 degrees all year, then walk the shaded nature trails.

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A shaded waterfront park on St. Andrews Bay in Panama City's St. Andrews area.
2715 W 10th St., Panama City, FL 32401 · Panama City, FL
Oaks by the Bay Park sits at the south end of Beck Avenue in the St. Andrews area of Panama City. The five-acre park overlooks St. Andrews Bay and is shaded by large oak trees. Visitors can reach the water by boardwalk, relax in a gazebo, or sit on benches at an observation platform to watch sailboats pass. Picnic areas, a pavilion, and a walking track are also available.
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