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Posted on: November 10, 2023

Ferry Park restrooms now open

New restrooms at Ferry Park are now open.

New restrooms at Ferry Park are now open.

The new restrooms at the Ferry Park are now open. Use the code written below the keypad (code is the same to open all doors). Once inside, be sure to push lock button at top of handle to deactivate keypad while restroom is in use. If you have any questions contact the City of Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center at 850-833-9576.

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