Bruce Beach Park Improvements

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Bruce Beach Revitalization Project is one of several locations along the Continuous Waterfront Trail envisioned in the Urban Core Community Redevelopment Plan, as further conceptualized in the Pensacola Waterfront Framework Plan. The vision for this project includes a prominent scenic overview mount, trails, early learning and play features, a grand entry plaza, and cultural exhibits, kayaking facilities and other exciting features. 

DESIGN UPDATE

Bruce Beach 60% Update - March 2023

Bruce Beach HDR Presentation

60% of Construction Plans

PROJECT STATUS

Construction- Phase 1; Design - Phase 2

Project details

• CRA District: Urban Core
• Project Cost: $6,300,000 (Phase 1); Phase 2 - TBD
• Funding Source: 2019 Series Urban Core Bond

PAST EVENTS

• February 3, 2020 - CRA held a public workshop to review projects for funding from the Urban Core Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
• February 10, 2020 - CRA approved the Bruce Beach Park Improvement project, along with 3 others, for funding from the Urban Core Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
• June 22, 2021 - Virtual Presentation and Discussion was held. (Video)
• June 23, 2021 - In Person Open House was held.
• Oct. 26, 2021 - Virtual Presentation and Discussion was held. (Video)
• Oct. 27, 2021 -  In Person Open House was held. 
• May 9, 2022 - CRA awarded bid #22-031 for construction of Bruce Beach Park Phase 1 to Biggs Construction Company, Inc.

For more information on Bruce Beach visit: the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Facility Listing. 

To learn more about City parks, visit www.playpensacola.com. The City of Pensacola maintains 93 parks and open spaces. For the more information on the history of the City's parks, view the History of Pensacola's Parks PDF.