Twin Hills Park

Twin Hills Park sits at the center of Crestview’s park system, and at 24 acres it has room for nearly every kind of outdoor activity a family could want on a day away from the beach. It counts as one of the city’s main recreational hubs, sitting close to the Crestview Parks and Recreation offices, which makes it a logical first stop for anyone trying to get a feel for what inland Crestview offers beyond its restaurants and shops. The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM at 100 Hathaway Street South, and admission is free, which makes it an easy add-on for anyone staying inland around Crestview or passing through on I-10 rather than sticking only to the beaches closer to Destin and Fort Walton Beach.

The centerpiece for younger visitors is a splash pad that cost the city roughly $1.2 million to build, where kids can cool off in the Panhandle heat without anyone needing a full beach-day swimsuit or a drive to the coast. It is worth packing a towel and a change of clothes if the splash pad is on the agenda, since planning ahead pays off with young kids on a hot Florida afternoon. A large playground sits nearby, along with a walking trail that loops through the property for anyone who wants a low-key workout or a stroller-friendly lap before or after playground time.

Racket sports get serious attention here too. The park has eight resurfaced pickleball courts along with tennis courts, enough to host casual games or organized league play without a long wait for an open court, and the courts see steady use from both casual players and more competitive regulars. Basketball players have their own space as well, with outdoor courts plus an indoor gym and auditorium used for games, practice, and community events when the Florida heat gets to be too much to play outside. Youth leagues use the park’s football and soccer fields during the season, and a dog park sits nearby for anyone traveling with a four-legged companion who needs to stretch its legs after a long car ride.

Anglers can try their luck at the park’s fishing pond, which has a small dock for casting a line without wading into the water, a nice option for families who want to introduce kids to fishing without renting a boat or driving all the way to the coast. Picnic tables and shaded spots are scattered around the grounds for anyone who packs a lunch, and covered pavilions can be reserved through the city’s recreation department for birthday parties, family reunions, or team gatherings, so it is worth calling ahead if a group plans to claim one of the covered spaces on a weekend. The city has continued investing in updates here over the years, and Twin Hills Park has earned a reputation locally as one of Crestview’s most-loved community gathering spots, hosting everything from summer camps to everyday pickup games and casual family outings.

For visitors exploring inland Okaloosa County who want a break from sand and surf, Twin Hills Park is a convenient, no-cost stop that can fill a full afternoon, with enough variety, from splash pad to fishing pond to sports courts, that a return trip rarely feels repetitive. It also sits an easy drive from Spanish Trail Park, home to Crestview’s Saturday farmers market, so the two make a natural pairing for anyone building a half-day itinerary around the inland side of town. Call the parks department at 850-682-4715 for reservation details or current programming, especially before showing up expecting a specific court, pavilion, or field to be open, since league play and private reservations can occupy the courts and fields at certain times of day.