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Tonya Vaden and Megan Jackson / City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation
Megan Jackson – Recreation Supervisor at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center
Tonya Vaden – Marketing Coordinator for Parks and Recreation
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The City of Pensacola has a total of 93 parks & open spaces, along with resource centers which are maintained by the Parks & Building Maintenance Divisions, programmed by the Recreation Division, and utilized by Pensacola residents and City organizations.
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Mission
The mission of the Parks & Recreation Department is to improve and promote the quality of life for all citizens and visitors of Pensacola by protecting the heritage of our parks while providing a wide range of recreational, social, and educational opportunities.
Goals
- Increase Property Value
- Help to Attract New Businesses
- Help to Boost the Local Economy
- Create Community through People, Parks, & Programs
- Promote Health & Wellness
- Foster Community Pride
- Protect Environmental Resources
- Increase Cultural Unity
- Create Lifetime Experiences
- Strengthen Community Image & Sense of Place
Services / Facilities
- 11 Activity Centers
- 2 Seasonal Swimming Pools
- 28 Court Tennis Center
- 600 Acres of Park/Open Space
- 58 Playground Structures
- Osceola Golf Course
- 21 Sports Fields
- 20 Practice Sports Fields
- 18 Lighted Sports Fields
- 25 Outdoor Basketball Courts
- 200+ Recreation Programs/Activities Annually
Divisions & Staff
- Office of the Director
- Athletics
- Community Maritime Park
- Recreation
- Parks
