Summer 2027 in Pensacola: city Outdoor Pursuits camps from June 1 (registration April 5), Play Pensacola day camp, Hunter Pool and two splash pads.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Camp, pool and splash pad details come from the City of Pensacola’s Parks and Recreation pages. Details marked 2026 are last year’s and show what to expect.
Pensacola’s summer starts the first week of June, when the city’s Outdoor Pursuits camps begin on June 1, 2027. Escambia County Public Schools’ last day is May 25, 2027, and the city’s Cecil T. Hunter Pool opens on Memorial Day weekend. The city has already posted its 2027 Outdoor Pursuits camp dates; Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp dates come in spring.
Who to call
- Parks and Recreation: 850-436-5670
- Cecil T. Hunter Pool: 850-436-5197
- Camp sites: E.S. Cobb 850-436-5192; Fricker 850-436-5195; Woodland Heights 850-435-1750; Gull Point 850-494-7360
- Registration: city online catalog
Camps
Outdoor Pursuits day camps (ages 9 to 16)
The city’s Outdoor Pursuits program, based at the Bayview Outdoor Pursuits Center, has posted its summer 2027 camps. Registration opens April 5, 2027.
| Camp | 2027 dates | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner’s Fishing | June 1-4 | 9-13 |
| Advanced Fishing | June 7-11; June 14-18 | 10-14; 12-16 |
| Kayaking and SUP | June 21-25; June 28 to July 1 | 10-14; 12-16 |
| Outdoor Adventure | July 12-16, July 26-30; July 19-23, Aug. 2-6 | 10-14; 12-16 |
Beginner’s Fishing campers learn local species, ethical angling, knot tying and rigging, and each takes home a tackle box and pole. The advanced camp includes a Thursday charter boat trip. Kayak and paddleboard campers start with lessons on land, and should expect to get wet. Outdoor Adventure mixes kayaking, fishing, hiking, archery and environmental stewardship. Every camp asks children to attend the first-day orientation. Fees are per camp, lower for city residents.
Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp (ages 5 to 12)
Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 5 to 12 at four resource centers:
- E.S. Cobb, 601 E. Mallory St., 850-436-5192
- Fricker, 900 N. F St., 850-436-5195
- Woodland Heights, 111 Berkley Drive, 850-435-1750
- Gull Point, 7000 Spanish Trail, 850-494-7360
In 2026, pre-registration opened March 2, with deadlines of May 15 for June and June 18 for July. The camp charges a weekly fee, lower for city residents, with a deposit per child per week. It is not ECT eligible, but families may qualify for a 10% to 50% tuition discount through a scholarship application posted each spring. The 2027 dates have not been posted.
The city also runs sports and dance camps.
Pools
Cecil T. Hunter Pool, 200 E. Blount St., 850-436-5197, has a zero-depth entry, water slides and spray features. The season runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and the city announces each schedule in May. The 2026 schedule, from the pool’s facility page:
| Day | 2026 open swim |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday (to Aug. 7) | Lap swim 7 to 9:30 a.m.; open swim 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day | 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Children 2 and under swim free, and season memberships and swim lessons are sold.
Roger Scott Pool, 2130 Summit Blvd., had a shortened 2026 season, and its facility page lists it as closed. Check the page in May for 2027.
Splash pads
The city has two free splash pads, typically open daily from mid-March through October, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
- Legion Field, 1301 W. Gregory St. Press the button on the small white pole to start it; it runs until it has not been used for 15 minutes. The park also has a playground, walking trail and the Westside library branch next door.
- Plaza de Luna, 900 S. Palafox St., at the end of Palafox Pier. A wind sensor turns the water off above 10 mph. It has been closed for repairs since Aug. 31, 2026, with no reopening date.
Free summer fun
- Movies in the Park: the city’s free family movie nights come with yard games, crafts, face painting and inflatable water slides. The 2026 films were May 30, June 13 and Aug. 1, according to the series page.
- Bands on the Beach: free Tuesday concerts, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach from April through October.
More ideas are in our kids’ activities and free things to do guides.
What this means for you
- Mark April 5, 2027, for Outdoor Pursuits registration; sessions are small.
- Watch for Play Pensacola registration in early March.
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30; see our hurricane prep guide.
Related: Memorial Day, Father’s Day, spring break and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When does registration open for Pensacola summer camps in 2027?
The city’s Outdoor Pursuits summer camps open registration April 5, 2027. In 2026, Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp pre-registration opened March 2, with deadlines in May and June.
What does Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp cost and who can go?
It is for ages 5 to 12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at four city resource centers, with a weekly fee that is lower for city residents. It is not ECT eligible, but families may qualify for a 10% to 50% scholarship.
When do Pensacola pools open?
Cecil T. Hunter Pool, 200 E. Blount St., opens Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend. The city announces each season’s schedule in May.
Where are the splash pads in Pensacola?
The city has two: Legion Field, 1301 W. Gregory St., and Plaza de Luna, 900 S. Palafox St. Both typically run daily mid-March through October, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Plaza de Luna’s has been closed for repairs since Aug. 31, 2026.
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