Parks and Recreation to Host Gulf Coast Recreation Classic June 20-25

Escambia County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the start of the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic at John R. Jones Ballpark, 555 E. Nine Mile Road. The games begin Monday, June 20 and last until Saturday, June 25. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. each night.

53 recreation-based all-star teams will participate in the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic, including teams from Escambia County, City of Pensacola, City of Gulf Breeze and Santa Rosa County. Teams consist of youth baseball players ages 7-15. The tournament is open to the public at no charge. All spectators are welcome to come support the recreation all-stars. Escambia County teams include players from Northwest Escambia Baseball, Brent Baseball Youth Sports Association, NEP Baseball and Molino Recreation Association.

"We felt there was a void in the area for local recreation-based all-star teams and wanted to give them a place to play this summer," said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Rhodes. "We are proud to host this many teams in the tournament this year. This is our first time hosting and it's a big task for our department to manage, but our team has stepped up to the plate. We're thrilled to host this tournament for the community and we hope to do it again next year."

For more information, please contact Escambia County Parks and Recreation at 850-475-5220.