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Mayor Grover Robinson and the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department invite the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the grand re-opening of Legion Field and the completion of the Legion Field Improvements Project.

The City of Pensacola began construction to make upgrades to Legion Field in August 2020. The Legion Field Improvements Project includes the installation of a new football field press box, sidewalks, pavilions, smart solar lighting, and a new splash pad.

This free community event will feature entertainment and a variety of vendors, along with free food and giveaways while supplies last. 

Community partners and vendors at the event will include:

• Council on Aging of West Florida
• Florida Department of Health - Escambia
• Keep Pensacola Beautiful
• Meraki Solar
• Pensacola Fire Department
• Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
• Pensacola MESS Hall
• Pensacola Police Department 
• SESCO Lighting
• West Florida Public Libraries
• Westside Garden District Neighborhood Association

The ceremony will broadcast live on the radio via WRNE Choice 106.9 FM | 980 AM and can be viewed via live stream on  WBQP-TV Channel 12, WBQP-TV YouTube and WBQP-TV Facebook.

For more information about City of Pensacola parks, playgrounds and locations, visit PlayPensacola.com or contact the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department at 436-5670.