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EXPLORE OUR SPRING SUMMER 2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE

Find out more about the exciting activities and programs that are taking place at your city parks and community resource centers in our Spring Summer 2022 Activity Guide, The Playbook!

GRANADA SQUARE PLAYGROUND CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Granada Square Playground, located at 1001 E. Cervantes St. is closed until further notice due to damage sustained from a tree that fell during severe weather.

MOVIES IN THE PARK SERIES

Bring your blankets and chairs out to Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park to spread out on the lawn for a family-friendly movie underneath the stars!

BLUES ANGEL MUSIC'S BLUES ON THE BAY FREE CONCERT SERIES

Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

EXPLORE CITY ART VIA ARTVENTURE PENSACOLA STORY MAP WEBSITE

The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department launched the ArtVenture Pensacola story map website, which is a guide to outdoor art in the Pensacola area. The project's initiative will grow to encompass sculptures, murals and other outdoor assets.

BAYVIEW PARK PLAYGROUND CLOSED BEGINNING MAY 16 THROUGH MID-JUNE

The Bayview Park Playground will be closed to the public beginning Monday, May 16 for the installation of new playground equipment. The completion of the new Bayview Park Playground is expected to be completed in mid-June.

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK

Free one-hour yoga classes will be held in Bayview Park or Community Maritime Park on the first Sunday of each month throughout 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Free Yoga in the Park classes are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified instructors from Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center will provide instruction. The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and any other accessories ...

WE'RE HIRING

If you're interested in launching a career in Parks and Recreation, you're in the right place! We're currently hiring multiple positions at our community resource centers. Consider joining our team! Apply today!

CECIL T. HUNTER POOL IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS

The City of Pensacola began improvements to the Cecil T. Hunter Pool on Wednesday, Feb. 16, with project completion expected by late 2022. The pool will remain open during the 2022 swimming season, which runs Memorial Day through Labor Day.

ACCESS FEMA PROJECT STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PARKS

The city is working with FEMA on multiple projects to restore and repair city parks, boardwalks, waterfront areas and public amenities that were damaged by Hurricane Sally. Projects are expected to be completed by Summer 2022, except for Wayside Park.

Access and track FEMA project status updates by visiting the City of Pensacola Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard.

View the archive below for park-related FEMA project status updates issued by the City of Pensacola Public Information Office.

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KAYAKS, STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS AND MORE NOW AVAILABLE TO RENT AT BAYVIEW

Pensacola residents and visitors can now enjoy more opportunities to explore Bayview Park and the surrounding waterways through the Bayview Outdoor Pursuits Center.

PARK PROJECTS

Learn about the new and ongoing projects taking place at city parks and centers!