On Tuesday, May 2, the city of Pensacola celebrated the completion of the Blake Doyle Skatepark at Hollice T. Williams Park with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event. This commemorated a highly anticipated and monumental project for the Pensacola skate community.
The Pensacola community joined Mayor D.C. Reeves and Upward Intuition to celebrate this exciting project, which includes approximately 25,000 square feet of skateable surface area for skaters of all ages and skill levels. The skatepark features a beginner area, a multi-level skate plaza, two skate bowls, and an additional 5,700 square feet of surrounding sidewalk and gathering areas.
“Countless hours of hard work, advocacy, and collaboration over the past eight-plus years have finally led us to this moment, and I’d like to thank everyone who played a role in making this exciting project a reality,” Reeves said. “This skatepark will undoubtedly become a regional destination for the skating community and help us continue to build a strong sense of place for our great city.”
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