Oaks by the Bay Park
Oaks by the Bay Park
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Robin W
Neyland8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Beautiful park! Dog friendly! Nice boardwalk to the gulf. Wonderful place to spend an afternoon. I could spend every day here. Love it!
Written 19 March 2023
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Riley J
Marianna, FL51 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This little park is a great place for a stroll through Christmas lights. There are lots of light displays on paved walkways and a boardwalk down to the waters. Very nice after dinner.
Written 22 December 2022
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AnitaandJim
Eagle, ID81 contributions
Apr 2021
If you are down in the Old St. Andrews area stop by this little park. There are history plaques, beautiful sealife totems, cute gazebo and a nice boardwalk down to the beach. Enjoyed the park very much.
Written 30 April 2021
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Dan
Panama City Beach, FL14,103 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
My wife and I visited on Saturday. This is a small quiet, peaceful park on the bay in the middle of St. Andrews. A short walk from restaurants such as Hunts, Shrimp Boat and other unique shops. There are wooden walkways that lead you down to the water where there are sitting areas overlooking St. Andrews Bay. The centerpiece of the park is a beautiful 250 year old Southern live Oak tree. The park did take a beating from Hurricane Michael last October but is still a great location to take an evening stroll and enjoy the sunset down by the bay. We enjoyed our visit. FYI...Unfortunately today we did observe homeless people sleeping under the pavilion in the park. It’s sad.
Written 7 July 2019
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Laura R
Hellertown, PA49 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
There's a neat boardwalk section. Unfortunately many of the trees took a beating from hurricane Michael.
Written 19 January 2019
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Elizabeth U
32 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is a beautiful park in historic St. Andrews Fl. Near Panama City. It's on St Andrew's Bay with lots of large Oak trees and palms. There are walk ways to the water and sitting areas near the water. Sunsets are great here. There is not a beach because it's the bay, but you can still walk by the water and enjoy the sand in your toes. Its next to the Marina and shopping area.(mostly antique shops and restaurants). Love St Andrews!
Written 17 August 2018
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RebeccaA11368
Athens, GA268 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a beautiful place by the bay. You can walk right down the bridge to the bay and put your feet ( or your whole body) in the water. We saw a mama and her 2 little ones having a picnic on the small beach area.
The oak trees and palm trees give this place an old historic Florida feel that is years gone by. There are some benches for sitting, but a blanket on the ground is appropriate. Great place for photos and a great escape from the tourist traps.
The oak trees and palm trees give this place an old historic Florida feel that is years gone by. There are some benches for sitting, but a blanket on the ground is appropriate. Great place for photos and a great escape from the tourist traps.
Written 7 August 2018
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Roberta F
Panama City, FL17 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This is what old Florida looked like with the beautiful tree canopies and majestic live oaks. Great place to relax, picnic, play, beach it and just have an overall good time. Be sure to visit during Christmas and see the wonderful Christmas Village display. A magical light display for all ages.
Written 6 March 2018
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marathonmess
Panama City, FL106 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
This park is known to locals for a way to get to the bay for a short walk and for its "three-headed" palm (which, unfortunately, is in decline).
There are benches to sit, read, and talk. A walkway takes you around the park (or down to the boardwalk on the bay for another quiet place to sit and relax or escape to the white sandy beach), and a gazebo (where you might happen upon a wedding or a mother/baby exercise group).
The largest downside to this park hidden in the middle of St. Andrews Marina area with shops and restaurants is a lack of restroom - not even a portapotty. And, the one at the marina is only for customers.
There are benches to sit, read, and talk. A walkway takes you around the park (or down to the boardwalk on the bay for another quiet place to sit and relax or escape to the white sandy beach), and a gazebo (where you might happen upon a wedding or a mother/baby exercise group).
The largest downside to this park hidden in the middle of St. Andrews Marina area with shops and restaurants is a lack of restroom - not even a portapotty. And, the one at the marina is only for customers.
Written 22 January 2018
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avery59
Newnan Ga187 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
This small park is packed full of atmosphere. It is very reminiscent of Savannah, Ga. The four headed palm, the cauldron from the civil war and the Sentry tree are worth the visit. We loved the boardwalk down to the bay. Be careful collecting shells on the bay shoreline. My husband learned that lesson. By the end of the day the two "shells" had crawled all over our van. Almost all of the shells on the beach have hermit crabs. We had to make a trip back to take them home. Well worth the time to unwind and get the other beach experience.
Written 24 September 2017
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Becky K
Lebanon, Missouri
Are all the old and interesting trees gone since the hurricane?
Written 5 May 2021
We will be in the area oct 21 through 28. Is there music at that time and if so where?
Written 20 October 2017
We will be in the area oct 21 through 28. Is there music at that time and if so where?
Written 20 October 2017
Not as far as I know in the park but this a must to place. Go to the bay and be careful not to take the shells home, they have living beings in them.
Written 21 October 2017
One place mentioned music there but I can't find any mention of it anywhere as to times/dates?
Written 7 March 2017
It's usually in late spring, and the summer in the evening. Can't remember what day right now.
Written 8 March 2017
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