South Fairfield Park

Located in Escambia County, South Fairfield Park - also known as South Fairfield Drive Park - is a recreational park that has an unnamed white-sand beach. This beach is also known as South Fairfield Park Beach. The beach in South Fairfield Park is situated along the shores of the Bayou Grande which is a part of a larger bay named Pensacola Bay. Trees are also present near this beach.

South Fairfield Park does not have lifeguards or any other amenities except benches, so plan your trip accordingly. 

South Fairfield Park offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, picnicking, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, boating, jet-skiing, surf-skiing. If you are planning to go into the water near South Fairfield Park, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have unpredictably dangerous tides. In addition, drowning-related deaths have also been reported in the water near South Fairfield Park. If you are planning to fish in the water near South Fairfield Park, we recommend following the local fishing regulations.

Getting to South Fairfield Park is easy - the park is situated near the southern end of South Fairfield Drive, and a parking lot is also present nearby.

There are many attractions near South Fairfield Park. Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of traumatized wild animals that can no longer be safely released into their native habitats. The sanctuary has over fifty animals including reptiles and deer, along with many kinds of birds including eagles and hawks. Plaza De Luna is a recreational park that is named after the Spanish conquistador Don Tristan De Luna. The waterfront park has a children’s splash fountain, walking paths, a life-size statue of Tristan De Luna, and concession stands. In addition, the park also offers an amazing fishing experience. If you are looking for another attraction near South Fairfield Park, Pensacola Museum of History is set in a building that was built in 1907 and has Mediterranean revival architecture. In addition, the museum also has interesting exhibits which offer a unique insight into the history of Pensacola and Escambia County.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near South Fairfield Park. Angelena’s Restorante Italiano is an upscale restaurant which serves amazing Italian dishes including pastas, gnocchi, risotto, and pizzas. In addition, the restaurant has also been praised by many publications including the Pensacola News Journal and Emerald Coast magazine. The Oar House offers a pleasant waterfront dining experience. In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing seafood, Caribbean dishes, Southern United States cuisine, soups, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, and burgers. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near South Fairfield Park, Arlene's Bar-B-Que & Grill serves excellent barbecued dishes and sandwiches.

If you are looking for a hotel near South Fairfield Park, there are many great nearby options. The 4-star Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport is 26 minutes away by car. This hotel offers many amenities including a fitness center, a coffee/cocktail bar, a pool, and a 24/7 market cafe. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star New World Inn - Downtown Pensacola offers many amenities including a courtyard with a fountain and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near South Fairfield Park, the 2-Star Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown offers many amenities including a fitness room, guest laundry facilities, a seasonal pool, a restaurant, a hot tub, a barbecue area, complimentary breakfast, and a patio.