Nestled in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Florida, Community Maritime Park offers a unique blend of history, recreation, and stunning waterfront views. This park is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike, providing a diverse array of activities for all ages and interests. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful stroll along the bay, fishing off the pier, or a performance at the amphitheater, Community Maritime Park has something for everyone.
Community Maritime Park Location
Community Maritime Park is an open-air, public park on the waterfront in Historic Downtown Pensacola. The park is located behind the Blue Wahoos Stadium at 301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502.
Community Maritime Park Features
The multi-use park is full of features that promote fun, health, and wellness for all ages.
The Rotary Centennial Playground is great for kids ages 5-12 and includes climbing structures and more for them to explore and play!
The walking path around the water makes the park perfect for walking, working out, biking, and running in Pensacola. Community Maritime Park also has an outdoor fitness court that is free to use.
I loved walking and working through my C25K training here. The park is peaceful and always seems to have a nice breeze, and walking along the water is great for my mental health.
Love to fish? Well, you can do that at the park too! Because the park is on the waterfront, it makes a great place for fishing. There is even a fishing pier.
You cannot only play, workout, run, picnic, walk, and fish from Community Maritime Park, but there also an amphitheater. I swear this park has EVERYTHING.
Throughout the year, the park hosts free concerts such as Blues on the Bay and Hill-Kelly Movies in the Park Series, which shows free movies at sunset throughout the year.
Attractions Close By
Being in Historic Downtown Pensacola, the park is close to tons of wonderful Pensacola attractions such as Blue Wahoos Stadium, Imagination Station, Pensacola Art Museum, Pensacola Children’s Museum, Plaza del Luna Splash pad, and all the great restaurants and shops that Downtown Pensacola has to offer.
So pack a picnic, bring the bikes and spend some time playing at this not so hidden gem in Downtown Pensacola.
