Beautiful little walk but a lot of graffiti on the stairs. Some of it was written in French. Once down to the shore it is a peaceful opening on the water. I could have stayed for hours. Watch a few of the stairs. They are cracked or unsteady.

Absolutely splendid nature preserve/trail with lots of trees, and a path that leads down to Pensacola Bay beach, where there is an active railroad track. It loops around which makes it great for a workout. Be aware that there are quite of a few stairs, so excellent for cardio!Although it leads to the water there isnt true access (no stairs) to the water without getting creative.A magnificent spot to take a moment to be present in the moment and appreciate the little things.

Great place to walk. Walkway is still stable, albeit stair down to the beach are missing in several spots. My dogs love going down there and playing in the sand and water.

Nice walk through the trees. Graffiti kind of ruins the ambiance. Its obvious the locals dont care for their hometown much.

Its a very popular and convenient place to stop for a quick lunch break, or a hike to the beach area with family or friends, or to take your furry puppy friends for a swim. The boardwalk/step area is perfect for the ease of your hike...down. Be sure to keep your pace in check on the way up, especially during our hot summer months. There are a couple of lookout areas where the walk turns off to a patio type area, as well as steps down to the sandy areas just before the tracks.

A good hike. There is no handicapped access to the beach. But a great place to explore with the kiddies. Bring water, the physical exertion will induce thirst. Very hot in the summer. But a great cool winter day hike.

Really liked this place it adds a little nature to your beach trip.I found it to be a cool spot to chill.There was a steady flow of people walking dogs taking pictures and enjoying the water.However I do agree that because of the walk down to the water elderly people and singles and females should take extra precautions.I will definitely be going back

Lovely trail down to the water and beautiful views. Great place for a walk and some fresh air.

Out of the way, quiet, awesome trees on the beach. Not for anyone with physical handicaps as there seem to be only 1 ladder down to the beach and a lot of graffiti that at times is crude.

It was a quiet simple hike that leads to the little beach across the tracks. Nature at its finest. Along the boardwalks theres misc graffiti that adds to the tranquility.

The park is wonderful. The only thing wrong it, was all of the childish graffiti.

Very windy and had a lot of people on the trail acting weird.... huge hill on the way back but the view of the water was amazing

Dogs are allowed on this beach. Unfortunately a lot of people do not clean up after their dogs. Barge is a reminder of Hurricane Sally.

Great beach access park they did an awesome job of building a huge boardwalk. Please keep it nice and do not spray paint all over it find something more intelligent to do. Theres also a great workout station with pull up bar, sit up bench, and balance beam. Blackberry plants growing everywhere here, the thorny vines with the white-light pink flowers.

Pretty cool place to walk! I see some of the reviews have pictures of the shore. When I went, we only found one way to the shore. When we jumped down, we had no issue. Im only 53 and I had a hard time getting back up. The walk was up to my chest. I ended up bruising my arm pretty bad trying to get back up. There may have been another way, but we didnt see it. There used to be steps there but they must have been removed and the section wasnt blocked off.

Love this spot.. definitely worth the walk. Good place to get your exercise and get good pictures.

Park at pavilion enter trail trail will exit about an 8th of a mile down the road you have to walk down the road back to your vehicleWould be nicer if there was a sidewalk for that walk but overall awesome trail!

Lately, there has been a lot of graffiti and unsavory type of people crowding these nice walkways. They even spray paint in broad daylight.Also, a lot of the nature and trees were washed away by Hurricane Sally and construction work.

Walkways are falling apart. Great place to bring your dogs. Away from everywhere & not a lot of people.

Cleaned often. Boardwalk goes down the bluffs with a trail leading down to the water. Amazing views and live oaks. Bring some water and snacks and you are guaranteed an adventure.If you follow the boardwalk all the way to the other parking lot and return you will get great cardio just by walking.Ive caught lots of red drum and speckled trout out this way. Sunsets and sunrises are always so beautiful over the water.The greatest part about the place is that it is free

The park had beautiful scenery of woods and beach. There were a few places in the railing that were in disrepair, but overall great experience!

Had a great time however alot of glass in the sand where everyone walks so be cautious but better then the needles we have on the shores of Lake Erie lol

I really love this place Such a nice park other than all the graffiti but I guess that has the character some.

Used to be so much better. Trails are deteriorating fast, some completely gone. Such a beautifully unique area to see and visit, wish there was someone to maintain such a beautiful area.

Very nice wooden walk way as well as off the beaten path trails! As well as an interesting beach and lots of sights!

First time back since Sally. The RR crews have performed a monumental task in quick order of restoring the tracks and grooming the back side of the beach. Actually BNP beach is nicer than before Sally. (Skanska still has to remove the second loaded barge)

Always a cool place to take the kid or get a nice out door run/walk with lla view of the water without a huge amount of people...a good alternative beach for locals.

Great walking boardwalk. There are lots of stairs so not accessible for those with mobility challenges. Also no steps from boardwalk down to actual waterside, I had to climb over the railing to go down to the water. Great views of the bay and nature! Its very unfortunate some people cant refrain from graffiti.

Loved the mostly quiet beach and the walkways, though the walkways we very graffitied and somewhat annoying, but all in all a very peaceful relaxing place to enjoy a walk

The Pensacola Bay Bluffs Park & Nature Preserve features red clay Bay Bluffs that are a unique geological feature in Florida. The bluffs represent the highest point along the entire coastline of Florida! Local insider tip: after you hike the boardwalk, get off and go hike the nature trails to get up close to the bluff cliffs.

I love this little stroll through the shade down to the bay....

Cool place to get some exercise and soak up the logical scenery.

Beautiful secluded spot with plenty of places to explore. Perfect location for meditation

Some graffiti and I think a sign should be posted to put on a mask when approaching other park guests on the narrow walkways for covid-19 precautions. Otherwise, really nice but would recommend bringing some pepper spray since it is a wooded area and could attract some sketchiness.

Just a little down the road is a beautiful bench with an amazing view.

Nice family activity! The walk is not too difficult and there is a lot to look at. Unfortunately, some people feel the need to write all over the boardwalks railings, but it is still a beautiful walk. The walk is fairly kid friendly, but NOT stroller friendly due to the stairs and narrow boardwalk. The beach is hard to get to though because you have to leave the boardwalk.

The location is beautiful, but make sure you dont visit at night. I came out to walk some trails and take photos of nature, but ended up getting more than I bargained for. Would not recommend visiting here alone. If you do visit alone, you should bring pepper spray with you to be safe.Saw several tents of homeless people in the wooded area. Also ran into some shady individuals while on the trails. Beautiful location, but treat with caution if youre alone.Check out some of the photos I was able to capture while visiting.

I absolutely love it! The view is beautiful and so serene. Its quiet and lonely. There are others on the trail, but not enough to get in the way or make it uncomfortable. Its not for running, the pier is too soft for that unless your shoes are highly treaded. Still, there are a lot of steps and turns. It will still give you a great workout it thats what youre looking for, even if you just walk!

I cant believe how much graffiti is on the boardwalk. It really detracts from the beauty of park.

Graffiti and trash line the boardwalk. This is the aftermath of Hurricane Sallys destruction on the railroad tracks.

Perfect economic alternative to Pensacola beach with both a boardwalk and a sandy beach, whilst taking in the vast view.

This park is beautiful. It has wooden steps and pathway to water. There are lots of trees. Hiking is not bad or strenuous. There is no place to get drinks or snacks. I did jump in the water and swim. You just have to cross the railroad tracks.

It had so many fun trails to explore. Loved the boardwalks and beautiful twisted trees. Right on the water. Great place for family fun!

Board walk with some scenic views, access to bay sand off trail.

Shaded walkways. Can access beach. Some graffiti on walkway.

Love getting away to nature. Very peaceful.

It has a nice vibe to it... And its great for excersize....

Great place to go on a hike and a great place for swim.

The Bay bluffs park is a nice nature preserve, the trails are a bit broken but its still a nice place to visit, you can walk along the train tracks, Bring Water!

Very nice. Locals all come here. Doggies lot of them. Clean and very relaxing. Stairs, stairs lots of stairs. Dont do it if you have health issues or knee issues. 2 parking entrances to the park. Enjoyed the shade n trees about me. very relaxing. Great for reading, studying.

Awesome place! Beautiful view of the bay, nice beach, good wooded area and hiking trails

This a neat park. The stairs will put you in shape. The only problem is it has a few inappropriate things painted on it. Graffiti

Its a great park! The boardwalk through the woods is really nice although there is a lot of grafitti along it. It leads out to some railroad tracks and a great view of the bay!

Lots of stairs if you need the workout! Bay is beautiful but lots of seaweed and rocky bottom

This park is absolutely amazing!!!! I wasnt expecting the descent down the bluffs to be so well done. The walkways are shaded and beautiful. There is a long stretch that runs by the coast that is absolutely breathtaking in the full moon light. Highly recommend.

Its honestly not as bad as i remember. I havent been out there since i was a teenager. But me and my husband decided to check it out. So we brought our 2 year old out and we really had a good time. Wasnt a bunch of trash. Or hood rat stuff going on. Lots of other familys with their children. I feel like the Bluffs got a bad rep.

Very serene place to visit/workout or study

Beautiful, relaxing place to visit! Love bringing my dog here on walks.

Just to see stairs cut into the woods was sexy. The rail road tracks to separate.Awesome.

Would have been nice to know that the trail ends at a different parking lot. Had to walk that entire trail back in the direction we came. For someone not from here that was a little frustrating. Beautiful views though of the bay.

Awesome little trail and accessible to the bay just needs a little maintenance so watch your stepping

Awsome place to go for a walk if you want to get your steps in and i mean that literally. Lol

Ok place. Some safety hazards, but easily avoidable. Profanities on walkway need to be removed.

Its a nice long walk on a fairly stable board walk, nice to take pictures out there, Railroad is cool.

Needs some updating. Water is shallow and warm.

Wont go again. Boardwalk was trashy and had inappropriate writing. The beach was nice though

It’s absolutely beautiful in this park! I took a bunch of my senior pics there! The park is really beautiful.

Great place to go with family escape pillar around sunset. Youll get the best pictures. They have a beautiful trail, and access to the water and tracks. 10/10 recommend

Very cool boardwalk! There are a good amount of steps and it doesnt lead directly to the water, you will have to walk off trail a bit to get to the water. You have the option to stay on the boardwalk the whole way or walk man made trails through the woods of youd like. There are two different parking lots so you can backtrack the trail or follow the road back a short difference. I would definitely come back!

Great place to relax your mind! Be prepared to climb up and down stairs:)

Wonderful adventure place. Go walking, take pictures, walk far enough you get to the beach!!

Beautiful but disappointingly vandalized and dirty.

Neat place to relax. Quite a bit of garbage laying around though

Great beach and not crowded at all the day I went. Lots of steps to get to the beach, but well worth it.

This place is great. Whether youre by yourself or with a friend theres always something to do around here or see. Nature is abundant. The stairs are great for working out on. The beach is great for staring at the train is nice for avoiding. Interesting people dwell here

We stopped here for the first time. Its a really scenic walk. The trails are kept clean. Theres tons is wildlife. If your looking for a fun walk this is a must. Its also pet friendly.

Extremely peaceful setting if you are inspired by and enjoy nature. Great place for a walk, meditation, reflection or even an workout with the amount of steps they have. I absolutely love the bluffs!!!

Nice place to go for a walk with a view.

Nice place to walk stairs.

Great walkway in good shape. Stairs removed at bottom to keep wandering public off train tracks but people find a way. Almost all shade except parking lot. The walkway starts and ends in different lots.

Beautiful beach which is not easily accessible (broken stairs and you have to cross a railroad track). Great for a run or quiet walk on the beach.

Great local spot

Great place for exercise & a boardwalk trail that takes you all the way to the beach!

The location and the view are beautiful!

Beautiful place. Nice trails that are on wooden walkways and some that are just paths in the woods. The only downside was the sexist man-hating graffiti found throughout the park

Perfect place for some exercise and some relaxation.

Nice place to sit and eat lunch

The view is amazing i am a photographer and I love being here

VERY well kept up, especially considering its free to access. A must do and see in Pensacola!

So very sad,..... someone trashed a good part of it by destroying steps and graffiti the rails....

Was nice even with the beach access closed due to remodel

This park has gorgeous views of Escambia Bay but it not for the faint of heart! It has a ton of stairs and take it from my personal experience, wear tennis shoes because the boardwalk is at an incline and can be slippery!

Very nice walking trails. Beautiful scenery here. Parents can let their children run loose as there is only one trail. I gave it only 4 stars because of all the graffiti. The graffiti needs to be painted over or erased as it distracts from the reason of being in nature.

The boardwalks could be better maintained but are sturdy. The railroad tracks provide a nice setting for photos, and the beach has the same white sand as the rest of the Pensacola area. The graffiti on the boardwalks can be vulgar at times but overall reflects the culture of the area.

Very pretty. Took my wife here when we were still just dating. Got to cross some railroad tracks to get to the small beach there. People seemed to enjoy fishing and swimming in the warm water. Not much shade by the water at noon, so Id recommend bringing an umbrella or two

Nice atmosphere but needs better upkeep

A beautiful hiking and swimming spot.

I havent been to Bay Bluffs Park in years, but I just took my daughter there to do pictures. I was so saddened by how run down it has become. The stairs have been removed to get off the walkway at the bottom, theres a lot of graffiti some of which has just been randomly painted over with random colors, some areas have been repaired with new wood and some are still rotten. I used to love going here as a kid and would love to see some improvements made.

Beautiful park, enjoyed getting off the beaten path.

Beautiful walk. Good spot for exercising or walking the dog! By train tracks and you can wall down to the bay. Nice spot to go for a walk or catch a beautiful view.