FY 2016-2017 Accomplishments

• 7,513 youth athletes competed in local sports leagues ranging from baseball, t-ball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse and cheerleading in the 2016-2017 athletic seasons.
• Major events were held at the Southwest Sports Complex, Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex and John R. Jones Park in various sports throughout the year. Teams from across the country came to Escambia County to compete in baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football, to name a few. These sports events created significant local economic impact within Escambia County.
• 156 adult softball and soccer teams comprised of a total of 1,862 players which competed in local leagues conducted or managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, many weekend softball events were staged at the John R. Jones Park adult softball fields, and other sports at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex.
• Under the management of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Davisville and Byrneville Community Centers combined for 95 rentals, which increased by 30 rentals from the previous year. In addition to the various rentals, dance camps and cheerleading camps were also held at these respective centers.
• The Parks and Recreation Department provided assistance to the eight organizations responsible for the management of eight county owned community centers. The various community centers offered citizens a location for event space, community activities, entertainment, recreation activities and various education activities and programs for youth and adults.
• The Escambia County Equestrian Center hosted 66 events, including 13 new events to the facility, which generated nearly 18 million dollars of local economic impact.
• Events at the Equestrian Center comprised of horse shows and clinics, rodeos, dog shows, musical events, 5-k runs, go-cart/motorcycle races, a circus, and a community fundraiser, demonstrated the diversity for use of this county facility.
• A new walking track was added at Civitan Park to accompany other additions over the past two years, which also included new equipment and pavilion. Fishing pier renovations were also completed.
• A new walking track and basketball court were installed to complement other park amenities at Old Ensley School Park.
• A new pavilion and walking track were added at the Old Molino Community Center and Park.
• Basketball goals and a pavilion were added adjacent to the existing playground to accompany the existing tennis courts at Treasure Hills Park.
• Safety netting was added at the Miracle League fields in addition to entry and parking enhancements.
• An open field at Bradberry Park was transformed with the addition of lights to accommodate youth football practice.
• Major renovations were completed at the Perdido Kids Park while retaining its existing Naval and Aquatic theme.
• The Parks and Recreation Department continued to allocate a two-person crew primarily focused on ADA compliance and equipment safety in the county inventory of parks.
• The Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Marine Resources Division and the Water Quality and Land Management Division on various aspects of maintenance including dock repairs, boardwalk repairs at Glynn Key and in Jones Swamp and shoreline restoration.
• The Parks and Recreation Department assisted the Neighborhood and Human Services Department on annual events including Escambia Cares and Celebrating Brownsville.

Youth and Adult Athletic Participation

• 7, 513 participants in youth athletics
  • 2,906 in baseball, softball, and t-ball
  • 216 in basketball
  • 1,168 in football and cheerleading
  • 3,157 in soccer

  • 66 in lacrosse

• 156 teams with 1,862 members competed in adult athletic leagues 
  • 42 softball teams in men’s, co-ed, and church league
  • 114 soccer teams in men’s and co-ed leagues

Equestrian Center Statistics

• 66 events this past year, including 13 new events
• Over $18 million in economic impact