Difference between revisions of "Plaza de Luna"
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[[Image:PlazaDeLunaRendering.jpg|thumb|left|Artist's rendering of Plaza de Luna]] | [[Image:PlazaDeLunaRendering.jpg|thumb|left|Artist's rendering of Plaza de Luna]] | ||
[[Plaza de Luna]] is a waterfront park overlooking [[Pensacola Bay]]. Located on the site of the former [[Bayfront Auditorium]], demolished in July [[2005]] following damage from [[Hurricane Ivan]], the $3 million project was funded jointly by the [[Community Redevelopment Agency]] ($2.1 million) and [[FEMA]] ($800,000). | [[Plaza de Luna]] is a waterfront park overlooking [[Pensacola Bay]]. Located on the site of the former [[Bayfront Auditorium]], demolished in July [[2005]] following damage from [[Hurricane Ivan]], the $3 million project was funded jointly by the [[Community Redevelopment Agency]] ($2.1 million) and [[FEMA]] ($800,000). | ||
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| + | The park features an 1,800 foot promenade ideal for fishing and sunset viewing. | ||
On 22 June 2006, the City of Pensacola voted to name the new park for [[Tristán de Luna y Arellano]], whose [[1559]] expedition near Pensacola was America's first European settlement. | On 22 June 2006, the City of Pensacola voted to name the new park for [[Tristán de Luna y Arellano]], whose [[1559]] expedition near Pensacola was America's first European settlement. | ||
[[Category:Parks]] | [[Category:Parks]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 25 March 2007
| Plaza de Luna | |
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| Size | 100,000 sq. ft. |
| Facilities | interactive fountain, waterfront promenade (under construction), traffic loop with parking, wireless Internet (planned), event terrace |
| Operated by | City of Pensacola |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Location | Palafox Pier |
| <googlemap lat="30.402778" lon="-87.213002" zoom="17" width="288" height="288">
30.402408, -87.21296, Plaza de Luna </googlemap> | |
Plaza de Luna is a waterfront park overlooking Pensacola Bay. Located on the site of the former Bayfront Auditorium, demolished in July 2005 following damage from Hurricane Ivan, the $3 million project was funded jointly by the Community Redevelopment Agency ($2.1 million) and FEMA ($800,000).
The park features an 1,800 foot promenade ideal for fishing and sunset viewing.
On 22 June 2006, the City of Pensacola voted to name the new park for Tristán de Luna y Arellano, whose 1559 expedition near Pensacola was America's first European settlement.
