Hitzman-Optimist Park — Attraction in Pensacola

Nice b with a disc golf course (I think that is what it is called), a large playground with slides for older kids, all kinds of things to climb on, a see saw that looks like a dragonfly, lots of music instruments to make noise with, i.e. drums, bells, horns, etc. There are benches all around the play equipment so you are able to keep an eye on your little ones. There are also picnic tables all around under trees to give you shade. They even have a concrete stage with a small set of bleachers to watch a small play, concert, talent show, or whatever. I believe there are bathrooms there also but we didn't walk over there to confirm. I do like the soft flooring substance that is all around the playground equipment also. It keeps sand from getting all in the children's shoes. The parking lot was in a good location also. It is close to everything but far away enough that you don't have to stress about a toddler running out and getting hit as long as they are being supervised of course. It was extremely hot the day we went so we didn't fully explore everything inch of the park like usual but from what I saw it is a nice...

This is our favorite park. It’s not at the closest. But it’s worth the drive despite the rude drivers and heavy traffic we endure to get there. My kids are young 3yrs old and younger but we have never had any issues. This park is busy until the sun goes down so we are sure to make friends. Parents are friendly and attentive for the most part. The park has a kind of rubber milling type mat that makes falling down not so serious. Lots of seating and shade. The parking lot has enough room to accommodate and the surrounding neighborhood feels safe. Conveniently located near a convenience store, and we pass lots of restaurants on the way home. The only thing is the restroom situation… I think there is one but it’s a scary building that could...

The park has new equipment set up for kids to play on and is sectioned off with seating around the perimeter so you can stay close while kids play. There is a ton of grassy area with lots of tree coverage as well as a covered area to the side with picnic tables and restrooms (not updated but still well maintained) and then on the other side of the park there are some slides and swings made for toddlers and younger to play on. The park is always clean and my kids love it. The reason for not giving 5 stars is I have a 2 year old not big enough to play on the new equipment & my 10 year old doesn't want to sit with nothing to do in the area for the babies but I can't watch both kids from across the park. For safety, I need to be able...