MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR WELCOME

Here at Parks and Recreation, it’s always a great time to get out and play, especially during the spring and summer!

We love this time of the year. It’s the season everyone ventures out most to enjoy what we offer! Whether it’s unveiling a new playground for families to savor those precious extra hours of sunlight or helping our youth create incredible memories at summer camp, we’re here to serve you.

Hosting friends and family? Plan for a day outdoors! Practice your long drive and escape the sun under a mobile canopy at Osceola Golf Course. Rent affordable outdoor recreation equipment at the Bayview Outdoor Pursuits Center to enjoy our area’s beautiful greenspaces and estuaries. Don’t forget our Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay concert series! This special event draws a fantastic crowd and brings together our region’s best musical talent all spring and summer for free! Enjoying live music next to a cool breeze by the bay as the sun sets is the perfect close to a weekend in Pensacola.

We encourage you to explore our musical sensory garden at Kiwanis Park. This new musical garden provides inclusive and interactive play for children of all ages and abilities. Furry friends don’t have to miss out on the fun. Kiwanis also has a dog park! When visiting our parks, please ensure your pet remains leashed unless inside a dog park facility.

Parks and Recreation is growing, and we appreciate you joining us for the exciting journey. Be on the lookout for announcements on our website this summer for the grand opening of our newly remodeled Cecil T. Hunter swimming pool facility and the brand-new Blake Doyle Skatepark!

We wish you a great season and hope you enjoy exploring the programs and events in this edition of our activity guide, The Playbook!

– Adrian Stills

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

Mayor D.C. Reeves

Jennifer Brahier, Council Member, District 1

Charles Bare, Council Member, District 2

Casey Jones, Council Member, District 3

Jared Moore, Council Member, District 4

Teniadé Broughton, Council Member, District 5

Allison Patton, City Council Member, District 6

Delarian Wiggins, City Council Member, District 7

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Hagler-Mason Conference Room inside of City Hall. Citizens may attend board meetings in person or online. For more information visit cityofpenscola.com.

Rand Hicks, Chairman

Renee Borden

Antonio Bruni

David Del Gallo

Alejandra Escobar-Ryan

Leah Harrison

John Jerralds

Morgan Tufto

Michael Wolf

Deja Dowdell Marketing Coordinator ddowdell@cityofpensacola.com

Cheryl Fox Athletics Superintendent cfox@cityofpensacola.com

Nikki Gray Special Event Supervisor ngray@cityofpensacola.com

Darriell Jones Receptionist dajones@cityofpensacola.com

Bill Kimball Parks Superintendent bkimball@cityofpensacola.com

Stephanie Macfarland Administrative Assistant smacfarland@cityofpensacola.com

Yolanda Reed-Fisher Administrative Officer yreed@cityofpensacola.com

Paul Pipes Outdoor Pursuits & Volunteer Coordinator ppipes@cityofpensacola.com

Kendra Weekley Budget Manager kweekley@cityofpensacola.com

Our best effort is made to provide you with the most accurate information at the time of printing, however, schedules and fees are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel, amend, change, postpone or combine classes/activities that are listed in this guide.

Holiday Closures

The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Office, Field Service Center and Community Resource Centers will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

Good Friday - April 7

Memorial Day - May 29

Independence Day - July 4

Administrative Office

City Hall, 4th Floor • 222 West Main Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-436-5670

M–F•8 am - 5 pm

If you have a non-emergency service request, please let the City of Pensacola know using Pensacola 311. Dial 311, visit Pensacola311.com or download the Pensacola 311 app.