Free things to do with kids in Pensacola
Aviation Discovery Park
A play area with a miniature control tower, right where you can watch the planes.
Bruce Beach
Rope climbing and a playground right on the water, with paved paths along it for a walk after.
Hitzman-Optimist Park
An inclusive playground with swings and shaded picnic areas.
Plaza de Luna
A splash fountain right on the waterfront at the end of a pier, with a life-size conquistador statue and people fishing off the edge.
Bryan Park
A pirate-ship play structure and swings, with a trail and the library next door for a quieter end to the visit.
Discovery Square at Museum Plaza
An early-learning playground themed around the area's local industries, right outside the museum and open without a ticket.
Edward Ball Nature Trail
A half-mile boardwalk through a hardwood swamp.
Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida
A self-guided outdoor walk past rescued raptors and seabirds, at whatever pace your kids set.