The City of Pensacola Parks & Recreation Department has completed substantial work on its Direction ’25 parks revitalization initiative, with 11 projects now finished across the $21.7 million program launched by Mayor D.C. Reeves earlier this year.
According to the city’s announcement, the completed projects span accessibility improvements, playground renovations, and athletic facility upgrades at parks throughout Pensacola. The initiative prioritizes compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act while addressing deferred maintenance at neighborhood parks and recreation facilities.
Completed Projects
Among the finished work, sidewalk accessibility improvements have been completed at seven locations: Belvedere Park, Eastgate Park, Lion’s Park, Granada Square, Zamora Square, La Mancha Square, and Toledo Square. The city says these upgrades provide ADA-compliant pathways to park amenities and improve wheelchair accessibility.
Several neighborhood parks received comprehensive renovations. Henry Wyer Park now features restored playground surfacing, new benches, picnic tables, trash cans, light poles, fencing, and a drinking fountain. Allen Park received similar treatment with playground surface restoration, repainted climbers, updated swings, upgraded picnic tables and trash cans, basketball court renovation, and a new drinking fountain…