Construction is progressing on the all-inclusive playground and Miracle League field at Meigs Park in Niceville, with the City of Niceville sharing photos on July 16 showing pavilion areas and restroom facilities that have taken full form.
- The city said covered spaces and ADA amenities are now in place at the site, adding that the project is on track for completion by the end of this calendar year.
“We can’t wait to all play together at Meigs Park,” the city said in its update.
The project is a joint effort between the City of Niceville and Okaloosa County, which entered into an interlocal agreement on Jan. 16, 2024, to transform Meigs Park into an ADA Miracle League style facility.
When completed, the park will include a pavilion with a concession stand and quiet room, a bathroom facility, a 6,180-square-foot playground area, a Miracle League baseball field, a large multi-purpose field, an 8-foot quarter-mile walking track and a basketball/volleyball court.
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a $468,321.95 purchase order to GameTime for playground structures, safety surfacing, sail shades, benches and installation in October 2025. The board previously approved $372,110 for engineering and architectural services with Mott MacDonald in March 2024.
The project is funded by a combination of a $1.25 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, up to $750,000 from the county’s Tourist Development District funds, and contributions from the City of Niceville.
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Who is doing the work and why didn’t they put up screen to protect our natural water stream from getting all the sand, clay, trash, and who knows what else from going in? The city manager, mayor, or city council will not communicate with the citizens of Niceville.
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso is really excited to see the park completed and put to use. We know of at least one family from Freeport who will be traveling weekly with their special needs child to use the park. We, along with the Rotary Club, are doing our small part by sprucing up the existing playground. One month ago we replaced the trash enclosure with a beautiful one made from Cypress, pressure washed the walkways, fixed a bench safety hazard and removed 20 bags of leaves.