Our city offers a number of public parks provided beach access, a public boat ramp, playgrounds, pickle ball and basketball courts, walking trails and more. In fact, many of our parks are completely redesigned and brand new after suffering damage from Hurricane Michael, in 2018.
Municipal Park, located in the center of town, offers a playground, tennis courts, shuffle ball courts, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
The rebuilding of the docks is complete and boat slips are available for rent. The utility pedestals are also repaired and operational. To rent a boat slip, please click this link Canal Boat Slips | City of Mexico Beach. For any questions or concerns, contact Mexico Beach Harbor Master at 850-527-7147. With some construction work continuing along the canal, renters must be able to move their boats on short notice. Below are the current rentals rates:
BOAT SLIP RATES – All Rates Based on Boat Length |
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| Daily Fee | $2.00/foot |
| Weekly Fee | $11.00/foot |
| Monthly Fee | $22.00/foot |
| Annual Fee | $150.00/foot |
The boat ramp is fully operational. The fee is $25 per day or $200 for an annual pass. There is no charge for property owners and residents, but an annual pass decal is required. Annual passes can be purchased on our website under the Visitor tab at the top of the page. Passes purchased online can be mailed or picked up at City Hall during regular business hours. They can also be purchased at the credit card kiosk located at the boat ramp or at City Hall during normal business hours by cash, check or credit card.
The City Pier offers areas for fishing and places to just sit and enjoy the beautiful view. Restrooms facilities are also available. There is no charge for fishing or visiting our pier. Click here to review canal rules.
Sunset Park is located right on the beach and offers picnic areas and plenty of parking. Restrooms facilities are also available. Click here to review beach rules.
Under the Palms Park is located on the east end of town. The park includes a walking path and playground.
Mexico Beach has been designated as a bird sanctuary.
Unlawful to hunt, kill, maim or trap, hunt with slingshot, gun or attempt to in any manner shoot or otherwise molest birds or any wild fowl, to rob or otherwise molest the nests or birds nesting while located within the City.
If starlings or other similar birds are found roosting, nesting, or inhabiting any locality within the City in such numbers as to constitute a nuisance or health menace to persons or property, it shall be the duty of the City council to notify representatives of the Audubon Society, Garden Club, Birdwatchers Club or Humane Society. If condition not eliminated by representatives of the above named organizations within reasonable time, then the City shall take whatever action it deems necessary to eliminate such condition or health menace.
It shall be unlawful of any person to keep or harbor on any premises in the city any doves or pigeons, other than homing or carrier pigeons, unless the same shall be confined in cages or coops or in such other manner as will prevent them from flying or straying beyond the premises on which they are kept.
Law enforcement officers and other persons authorized by the City shall be authorize to capture or to kill any doves or pigeons that may be found beyond the premises where are kept.
Mexico Beach is proud to provide the highest level of protection for nesting marine turtles and their hatchlings in our community. The City has adopted standards for existing artificial light sources and new coastal construction. In addition to these standards, there are many steps visitors and residents alike can take when enjoying our beaches to protect these beautiful creatures.
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