A local community park that uses its limited space wisely. A more modern playground, a basketball…read morecourt, two small pavilions, and a small patch of water make this park an enjoyable, well used piece of property. I did notice that the few other people at the park on this chilly late Monday afternoon were walking dogs, the park is perfect for this. If it was warmer I am sure the swings and playground would be filled with children.

Fun play ground for my toddlers. Equipment looks new, there are places to sit with shade, and the…read moreview of the water is pretty. No bathrooms and you cannot walk on the grounds without shoes.

This park is spacious a waterfront which is fantastic. I love having water adjacency - it's…read moreincredibly soothing. They have a water front dog beach so the pups can romp in the sand and the bay water. Adorable. They have facilities here for restrooms and some covered pavilions. They have bands on the beach near the dock in the summer months which is lively. There are a ton of old growth trees which are beautiful. There are steps throughout but it's very manageable. Lots of parking. I do wish they had more intentional landscaping. Pensacola selectively landscapes its parks it seems and I wish this one got more of an overhaul. It's quite large and expansive and with some additional thoughtfulness and planting it could be a very special urban park.

Overall, Bayview Park is a pleasant park. I stopped by here to eat my lunch and enjoyed an…read moreabsolutely beautiful day with pleasant views of the bay. They have a dog park and a place to launch kayaks and canoes. It has a decent sized parking lot and again, it is a nice park.

Fabulous little park downtown Pirate'cola. Multiple real…read moreCannons adorn the park perimeter like a fortress! Arrrr!! There is a statue of "Jackson" & a tall obelisk in the middle of the park. Live music on the weekends in good weather. Home of "Pâte à choux" the squirrel! He is very friendly & likes it when you feed him potato chips. Right across the street from, yep, you guessed it! "Jackson's" Steakhouse. The best Restaurant in Pirate'cola right on the park. Oui Oui. Come see little "Pâte à choux" he's so hungry for visitors, bring some snacks! Highly recommend.

Friendly people their things are usually fresh I like coming here instead of the supermarketread more

What a great park! So many different options and exciting park equipment for kids! One side for the…read moresmaller tykes under 5 and the other side for the bigger kids.

Possibly the best neighborhood park in the area. It's secluded, away from traffic, has plenty of…read moreparking; there is a reasonably clean restroom; mom or dad can go do a 4 mile run around Spencer Field; the playground is large and has areas for both younger and older kids (and mom and dad if you want to play too!). There's one swing that is perfect for a young child or toddler to ride with a parent at the same time. Overall, I really love this park!

GORGEOUS park!! Tons of shade, lots of room to run and…read moreplay, t's fantastic. We stayed for about 45mins and my toddlers didn't want to leave.

My kids are 11 & 14 and they still appreciate a good playground when they find it. They both jumped…read moreout of the car for this one. The answer is yes, if you have kids, then yes.

Came for the Crawfish Festival! So many nice vendors and great food! We had a great time walking…read morearound and looking at all the different things vendors had to offer. We purchased a dog collar for our fur baby and a wine tumbler. I also got the pound of crawfish, very delicious!

This park is pretty and host to many events in Pensacola. Without something going on it is just a…read morepretty place to visit or use as a meeting place after hitting the shops and eateries around.

This is a great park with lots to do for all ages. We will definitely be back to visit soon!read more

Let me start with..it's a kids dream! This is a great community kids park. Lots of people bring the…read morekids to enjoy the obstacles. Parents could do more to help it along. This was built by local and military members years ago. It's unfortunate to see that parents aren't taking pride in this great park. It's for your kids. If you see trash, pick it up. If you see that the bathroom isn't working or isn't clean, reach out to the parks/rec department and let them know. They've had issues with young kids roaming around at night after sunset. So if you see something not right call the Sheriff. The park is visited by neighborhood families and families from surrounding areas. It should be treated as if it was your own back yard. Help keep it clean.

Nice dog park, great amenities for kids. Plenty of picnic tables. The park is clean and safe.read more

Great shade options, fun park! Everyone we meet there is normal and nice as well. We will be…read moreback

Hawkshaw Lagoon Memorial Park, completed in 1996, is the only National Memorial for Missing…read moreChildren. You walk across the pedestrian bridge which is over part of the lagoon. On the observation deck is a bronze statue called "The Sanctuary" created by Sam Nettles. On the plaque: "The Sanctuary" is both a shelter and a memorial. The arms and hands form a shelter and represent protection, our gift to our children. The shelter also forms a memorial in which resides a sacred spiritualism that is universal and primal. / In the family grouping, the child completes the circle, making the couple a family. The parents focus on their child and in turn, the child focuses its love and trust on the parents. This simple exchange is one of the essential truths of life. We all love our children and want to protect them. / Let us hope that we can begin to try to understand and appreciate that which we memorialize - the families, parents, and friends of lost and missing children. The view is serene and overlooks Pensacola Bay. You can get a good view of the Pensacola Bay Bridge from here. Something else to see nearby - just across Bayfront Parkway is Veterans Memorial Park. It's really worth walking across the street to see. Be careful crossing the busy street because cars may not stop even though there is a marked pedestrian walkway. Chances are you've parked over at the memorial and have walked here since there's really no parking where this memorial is.

The missing children's memorial is beautiful. It is a touching memorial that I still think about…read moreoccasionally out of the blue, and we visited over ten years ago. Perhaps most memorable, aside from the statue, was the fact that there were happy birthday balloons tied to the fence the day we went. This is an important and well thought out memorial, and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.