Escambia County Parks & Recreation adds improvements to regional park, dog park
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Visitors to Lexington Terrace Park will notice some big changes as Escambia County Parks and Recreation adds amenities.
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According to a press release, Escambia County Parks and Rec. recently added a new 18-hole disc golf course and a new pavilion and play features for the dog park.
Officials say the new disc golf course will be free to use and will provide more recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
“I’m happy to have more amenities on the west side that everyone can enjoy,” District 2 Commissioner Mike Kohler said.
“I’m already getting great feedback from disc golf enthusiasts who have checked out the course, and I hope that residents in District 2 and throughout the county will take advantage of this exciting new feature at Lexington Terrace Park.”
Parks and Rec. officials say the new course, which is accessible to all ages and skill levels, will provide fun and movement opportunities.
“You’re not riding around on a golf cart, you’re walking,” Escambia County Parks and Recreation Director Michael Rhodes said. “If you play the full 18 holes, you’re going to get good exercise in.
“We’re very excited to provide this new amenity at an Escambia County park, and I look forward to seeing people of all ages getting outside and enjoying a fun game of disc golf with the whole family.”
While the course is open from sunrise to sunset, people can bring their dogs to play at the dog park, set with new play features and a pavilion.
Parks and Recreation also completed landscaping improvements throughout the dog park, a move they hope will encourage more people to enjoy the 38-acre park, which features a playground, community center, picnic pavilions, and open play areas.
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