About Parks & Recreation
Director
David L. Flaherty is the Parks and Recreation Department Director for the City of Pensacola.
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to improve and promote the quality of life for all citizens and visitors of Pensacola by protecting the heritage or our parks while providing a wide range of recreational, social, and educational opportunities.
Parks & Recreation Community Services
- 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
The Department has four major divisions:
- Office of the Director
- Recreation (Includes Athletics)
- Parks Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
The City of Pensacola has a total of 98 parks, open spaces & recreational facilities which are maintained by the Parks & Building Maintenance Divisions, programmed by the Recreation Division, and utilized by Pensacola residents and City Organizations.
Services/Facilities
- 8 Activity Centers (Includes Bayview Senior Center)
- 2 Seasonal Swimming Pools
- 80 City Buildings w/900,000 sq feet of space
- 28 Court Tennis Center
- 132 Road Way Medians throughout the City
- 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
Our offices are located on the 4th floor of City Hall, 180 Governmental Center Pensacola, Fl 32502
For more information, please call our office at (850) 436-5670.