Bayou Chico

Pensacola, Florida

eFoiling Kiteboarding Wing Foiling

Overview

Although we didn’t ride in Bayou Chico ourselves, our visit was enough to raise some red flags. While there is nearby parking, the walk to the water is longer than ideal — especially when you're hauling an eFoil. More importantly, we spotted a posted notice warning of high bacteria levels in the water, which is a serious concern for any water sport.

Based on what we saw, we’d recommend skipping this spot and choosing a cleaner, more accessible location for your ride.

Ratings

1/5

Water Quality

Visitors to Lake Wood Park may be warned upon entrance that the water has a high level of bacteria detected. A notice will be posted on a sign near the entrance of the parka

?/5

Heavy Boat Traffic

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Recommended Rider Experience

Sponsor

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Launch Points

Lake Wood Park

642 Lakewood Road Warrington, Florida 32507 United States

The sandy berm that would be most appropriate for launching is a good distance away from the parking. Most riders would be annoyed at how far they’d have to walk their board, or how many trips they’ll have to make.

Last updated on: 5/16/2025 Submitted by: Ben S.