Open
Big Lagoon State Park is open.
Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
First acquired in 1977, Big Lagoon State Park is a 706.76-acre (2.8602 km2) Florida State Park located on the northwestern Florida coast, approximately 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Pensacola on Gulf Beach Highway.
About Big Lagoon State Park
First acquired in 1977, Big Lagoon State Park is a 706.76-acre (2.8602 km2) Florida State Park located on the northwestern Florida coast, approximately 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Pensacola on Gulf Beach Highway. It encompasses the northern boundary of Big Lagoon as it snakes toward Pensacola Bay to the east. Wild Grande Lagoon and its minor tributaries lay within the boundaries of the park, as does the alligator-inhabited Long Pond, a man-made freshwater pond.
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How we read this status
We derive Big Lagoon State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.