Clement Taylor Park

Clement Taylor Park is one of Destin's best-kept secrets for families on a budget: a free city park with playground, open space, and picnic pavilions situated directly adjacent to HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor. With 466 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, it's clearly a well-regarded destination that deserves more attention than it gets.

The park offers something that money can't typically buy in Destin's tourist corridor: a free vantage point over the harbor. Kids can play on the playground while watching the constant activity on Destin Harbor — charter fishing boats heading out in the morning and returning with their catches in the afternoon, dolphin cruise vessels navigating the harbor entrance, and pleasure craft of every variety coming and going.

The picnic pavilions with harbor views make Clement Taylor Park an excellent money-saving strategy for Destin families: pack a picnic lunch at the park instead of spending $60-80 at a harbor restaurant, then use the money saved for a paid activity. The free park becomes part of the overall vacation budget strategy.

Restrooms are available on-site. The park's location near HarborWalk Village means you can transition seamlessly from park time to harbor browsing to evening dining without moving your car. For a completely free family outing with genuine waterfront appeal, Clement Taylor Park delivers.