A 500-seat amphitheater is a wonderful alternative for group meetings. A separate meeting room and equipped kitchen are available. A variety of water sports attract visitors to the park. Swimming and beach activities are enjoyed on the shore of Big Lagoon. A boat ramp with dock provides easy access to the lagoon and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Fishing brings in redfish, bluefish, flounder and sea trout seasonally.
Crabbing and castnetting for mullet in the lagoon are also popular. The beaches, shallow bays, boardwalks, nature trails and open woodlands offer ample opportunity for nature study. An observation tower at the East Beach area provides a panoramic view of Big Lagoon, the park and Gulf Islands National Seashore across the Intracoastal Waterway. Numerous interpretive exhibits are located throughout the park. Guided walks, campfire programs and recreational skills programs are offered seasonally and upon special request for groups.