Media Advisory: April 6, 2017

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St. Andrews State Park Launches Text Notification
Pilot Program

~Subscribers can receive alerts about the park to enhance visitor experience~

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has launched a pilot program to send text notifications for St. Andrews State Park, as well as eight other state parks. By subscribing to the text notifications, visitors will receive alerts about the park which may include special event details, discounts or promotions as well as weather alerts and notifications when the park reaches capacity or reopens when capacity is available.

To sign up for text notifications at St. Andrews State Park, text “standrews” to 51660. If you would like to receive text notifications for other state parks, you can view the full list of parks with subscription details.

In fiscal year 2015-16, St. Andrews State Park welcomed 956,274 visitors. The park has more than 1.5 miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon. Park goers can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing as well as hiking and bird watching.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.

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