Is SoWal ready for it's own miniature golf course?

[ItzKatzTime]

I didn't think there wasn't one because it was specifically forbidden, I figured there wasn't one due to lack of year-round demand/profit margin.

While mini-golf would be funn on occassion, it isn't even on the list of 20 things I would like to have here.

What's on your top 20 list scooterbug? Would love to hear some ideas for our area.

 

[GoodWitch58]

I'm not SB, but I know lots of young year round families that would love a community pool; and the former Nature Walk area would be perfect for a community center and pool...and one could probably even "hide" a putt putt course back there...and make it fit the natural look of the area...it could be done with taste.

 

[tistheseason]

NOOOOOOO. . . . Mini golf is so typical touristy. I'm all for recreation but I'd like to see something more unique.

 

[scooterbug44]

What's on your top 20 list scooterbug? Would love to hear some ideas for our area.

I can't remember them all right now, but it includes a community pool w/ a swim/dive team, community college branch w/ classes geared towards older folks (basic car repair, languages etc.), public tennis & basketball courts, free health clinic, 20+ vendor farmer's market, and a movie theatre.

Some of which are already in the works.

 

[DuneLaker]

I'm not SB, but I know lots of young year round families that would love a community pool; and the former Nature Walk area would be perfect for a community center and pool...and one could probably even "hide" a putt putt course back there...and make it fit the natural look of the area...it could be done with taste.

The putting area at WaterSound is classy. It is just a putting course. No fake statues, etc. and is surrounded by native vegetation. A screened porch is nearby for picnics. Nice bathroom and staging area for special events. Very low key, but a jewel of an asset for the resident or visiting family looking for an off beach activity. This could work well in a number of places.

Puttering Park at WaterSound. Putting area surrounded by native vegetation. Off of 30A and inside of resort. Could be copied in a number of areas in South Walton. This little building houses bathrooms and also is useful for staging catering for eclectic events held in this beautiful native area surrounded by conradina, palmetto, slash and loblolly pines and scrub oak.

Screened Porch area at WaterSound next to Puttering Park. A good off beach activity, can be used even during the rain. Slightly larger screened porch built in a number of native areas still available in South Walton and close to 30A would be useful for a number of activities from family reunions to casual lunch meetings.

 

[GoodWitch58]

thanks, Dunelaker, that's exactly what I had in mind...some creative person could add some sea turtles, a beach mouse or two; deer grazing, a bear....you get my point. It would be putt putt golf with a Sowal accent!

 

[DuneLaker]

Eden State Gardens Pavilion in Pt. Washington area of South Walton is another example of a building that would work well with a putting park. This pavilion makes the Friends of Eden a ton of money renting out for weddings and special events. Nice and natural. I think they have the heaters worked out for those chilly days in winter. This stays booked.

Picture of Pavillion at Eden State Gardens. Event was opening ceremony hosted by The Friends of Eden a few years ago. Beautiful natural surroundings. In a number of places in South Walton, this type of building would work well with a putting area and other appropriate playground equipment, imho.

 

[Miss Kitty]

I LOVE gw's idea for Nature Walk! putt putt, a community pool and picnic areas...and more!

 

[Smiling JOe]

I'm beginning to wonder if WaterSound's Puttering Park is illegal based on the law shown by wrobert above. It certainly wouldn't qualify as a private golf course. Brings to question a Par 3 course. I'm guessing that would be a public or private golf course, but what defines "minature," when referring to golf courses?

 

[rheffron]

Helen McCall Park has a Batting cage!