Site work and renovation of a mixed-use development in Pensacola, Florida. Design plans call for the renovation of a stadium; for site work for a stadium; and playground / park / athletic field.

The Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking professional design services for the athletic fields and rest of the facility design at John R Jones Stadium Complex. The intent is to convert 21 athletic fields to synthetic turf on the existing footprint of the facility. Coordination with the engineer of record for the facility will be required as civil design is currently underway. The John R Jones sports complex is an existing Escambia County major athletic park located at 555 East Nine Mile Road in Pensacola Florida. The park boasts a total of 21 baseball/softball fields, a stadium field for football and large practice fields for multiple sports. The Tourist Development Council approved the funding for the John R. Jones turfing project in the amount of $25,000,000 at their meeting on April 15, 2025, and subsequently the Board of County Commissioners on May 1, 2025. These funds shall be used primarily for the synthetic turf replacement of the existing fields as well as any upgrades to the existing facilities infrastructure system to support the park. The primary focus will be the design and implementation of the supporting infrastructure of the park and coordination with the engineer of record from the Design Services of John R Jones Stadium Complex Upgrades re-solicit. Question Deadline 02/13/2026 at 10:00 AM CT The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway