# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program for a guided paddle at Big Lagoon State Park!About this EventJoin Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program, Florida Sea Grant and UF IFAS Extension for a guided paddle at Big Lagoon State Park! You'll learn about estuarine environments and the critters that call these ecosystesm home! Keep your eyes peeled for birds and wildlife that might fly or swim by!Must be 14+ and able to independently operate your paddle craft to participate.Borrow one of our kayaks for free or BYOK!Big Lagoon State Park has kayaks available for rental for a fee, but attendees are responsible for coordinating their rental through the state park directly. If you wish to rent through the state park, please register as a "BYOK" ticket.BYOK - Bring Your Own Kayak (or other paddle craft) participants must bring and wear a life jacket with a whistle. Please plan to arrive at 8:30am to offload and prepare your paddle craft and gear. Be aware that Big Lagoon State Park does not open until 8:00am and you cannot block the park entrance but you can wait across the street at the Southwest Library.Registration is required for this event even if you are bringing your own paddle craft. This event has a set group size in order to maintain a safe tour. If tickets sell out you can email info@ppbep.org to be added to a waitlist. Additional details will be sent to registered attendees 1 day before the event.Each participate must have the ability to:Wear all protective equipment recommended/required by industry standards (life jacket)Enter and exit the raft (boat, canoe, kayak ) independently or with the assistance of a companionRemain seated and balancedAbility to move kayak through the water in a stable manner and return it to kayak launchFollow directions from program guidesThis program requires you to enter and exit a kayak, paddle, and maintain balance. Participants are welcome to bring any adaptive equipment they may have to assist with the abilities listed above. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please email us at info@ppbep.org so we can open up a spot to our waitlist. If a spot opens, we will contact folks on our waitlist in order and give 24 hours to respond to claim the spot. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pensacola/big-lagoon-state-park-paddle-tour/100001988507524535 - **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Big Lagoon State Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pensacola - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Big Lagoon State Park - **lat**: 30.3152892 - **long**: -87.41069069999999 - **full address**: Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ca16f485042f6f86bb81dfeaa0c2ad3c8d4ef3cba3f4a9b4212f45aead09ec2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc488ed4-gmir.jpg?v=1777564143 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour being held? - **A:** Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour? - **A:** Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour is organized by Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pensacola, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Big Lagoon State Park Paddle Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ca16f485042f6f86bb81dfeaa0c2ad3c8d4ef3cba3f4a9b4212f45aead09ec2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc488ed4-gmir.jpg?v=1777564143", "startDate": "2026-08-21", "endDate": "2026-08-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/pensacola/big-lagoon-state-park-paddle-tour/100001988507524535", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Big Lagoon State Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "12301 Gulf Beach Highway", "postalCode": "32507", "addressLocality": "Pensacola", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.3152892", "longitude": "-87.41069069999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program for a guided paddle at Big Lagoon State Park!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-21", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/pensacola/big-lagoon-state-park-paddle-tour/100001988507524535" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/pensacola/big-lagoon-state-park-paddle-tour/100001988507524535", "price": 0, "name": "Borrow from PPBEP - FREE" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/pensacola/big-lagoon-state-park-paddle-tour/100001988507524535", "price": 0, "name": "Bring Your Own Kayak" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/pensacola-and-perdido-bays-estuary-program/18790273" } ] } ] ```