Pensacola runs 93 parks, open sunrise to sunset unless posted. Dog parks at Bayview and Roger Scott, boat ramps, the LEAP Trail. Parks: 850-436-5670.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Pensacola’s Parks & Recreation pages, park regulations and facility directory.

The City of Pensacola maintains 93 parks and open spaces, from Spanish-era squares downtown to bayfront parks with boat ramps and dog parks, plus neighborhood resource centers and two city pools.

Who to call

  • Parks & Recreation: 850-436-5670
  • Park rentals (pavilions, Bayview Park): 850-436-5552
  • Fallen limb, broken playground, safety problem: 311 or 850-436-5670
  • Vandalism in progress: 911
  • Official page: Parks & Recreation

After Hurricane Isaias. Downed trees and lines are still being cleared across the city, and the city had not posted a parks reopening list as of Saturday morning. Stay out of any park with fallen trees or wires, and report hazards to 311. Escambia County postponed games and events at county parks and athletic complexes from Oct. 9 to 11.

Hours and rules

Parks are open sunrise to sunset unless posted otherwise. Five stay open until 10 p.m.: Admiral Mason Park, Community Maritime Park, Martin Luther King Plaza, Plaza Ferdinand and Veterans Memorial Park. The lighted Bayview and Roger Scott tennis courts and the H.K. Matthews basketball courts are also open until 10 p.m.

The city’s park regulations:

  • Dogs on a leash except inside a dog park; clean up after pets.
  • No alcohol except where city ordinance allows or with a special event permit.
  • No smoking, except unfiltered cigars and permitted outdoor events.
  • No camping, open fires, fireworks, golf, go-carts, dirt bikes or dune buggies.

Parks worth knowing

Park What is there
Bayview Park Boat launch, dog park, fitness court, tennis courts, playground, grills, picnic areas, walking path, restrooms
Community Maritime Park Waterfront lawn, Hunter Amphitheater, Blue Wahoos stadium, playground, restrooms
Roger Scott Athletic Complex Baseball and softball, football, soccer, tennis, dog park, pool, walking path, free Wi-Fi
Hitzman-Optimist Park Inclusive playground for all abilities (2019), 9-hole disc golf, soccer fields, shaded picnic areas
Seville Square Historic square with a gazebo, benches, swings and a historical marker
Veterans Memorial Park Home of Wall South, a permanent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Bayou Texar Boat Ramp Boat launch and parking
Sanders Beach Park Pavilion, playground, resource center; upgrades under way

Sanders Beach Park is getting an ADA kayak launch, covered waterfront picnic tables with solar lighting and charging, a larger restroom building, new benches, turtle-friendly lighting and a repaved parking lot, according to the city’s July 7 update.

Closed for repairs. Bay Bluffs Park Preserve has been closed since 2023, when its boardwalks were judged unsafe; a $2.2 million state grant is paying for surveys and a structural assessment this fall, the city says. Wayside Park East remains partly closed after damage from Hurricane Sally.

Trails and biking

  • LEAP Trail. A track, a playground and a workout circuit, running from near Pensacola International Airport to Jerry L. Maygarden Road, built by Leadership Pensacola’s 2013 class, according to the city.
  • Safe riding routes. The city publishes Bike Pensacola’s safe riding route maps, quiet streets for getting around by bike.
  • Blake Doyle Skatepark, 501 N. Hayne St., under I-110 between Jackson Street and La Rua Street: about 25,000 square feet of skating surface, a beginner area, a multilevel skate plaza and two bowls, open daily from dawn to midnight, according to the city.

Pools and centers

The city runs the Cecil T. Hunter Pool and the Roger Scott Pool, and neighborhood resource centers including Bayview, E.S. Cobb, Fricker, Gull Point, Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones, Vickrey, Woodland Heights and Theophalis May. The Fricker Resource Center is being renovated; city residents can vote on its new playground design online through Oct. 23.

Beyond the city

Gulf Islands National Seashore, including Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island, is run by the National Park Service. The park closed Highway 399 on Santa Rosa Island on Oct. 9 for Hurricane Isaias; check the park’s alerts before you go.

Related: things to do in Pensacola this month, getting around Pensacola and hurricane prep.

Frequently asked questions

What time do Pensacola city parks close?

Most city parks are open sunrise to sunset unless posted. Admiral Mason Park, Community Maritime Park, Martin Luther King Plaza, Plaza Ferdinand and Veterans Memorial Park stay open until 10 p.m., and the Blake Doyle Skatepark until midnight.

Where are the dog parks in Pensacola?

The city lists dog parks at Bayview Park and the Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Outside a dog park, dogs must be on a leash in every city park.

Where can I launch a boat in Pensacola?

The city lists boat launches at Bayview Park and the Bayou Texar Boat Ramp. Sanders Beach Park is adding an ADA kayak launch.

Are Pensacola parks open after Hurricane Isaias?

The city has not posted a full parks reopening list. Crews are clearing trees citywide; report a fallen limb or damaged playground to 311 or 850-436-5670 and stay out of parks with downed trees or lines.

Can you drink alcohol in Pensacola parks?

No, with exceptions only for facilities designated by city ordinance and events with a special event permit. Smoking, fires, camping, golf and fireworks are also banned in city parks.