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| | |park=Plaza de Luna | | |park=Plaza de Luna |
| − | |image=PlazaDeLunaFisheye1.jpg | + | |image=PlazaDeLuna-StadAmsterdam.jpg |
| − | |caption= | + | |caption=The "Sunset Terrace" of Palafox Pier with visiting clipper ship ''Stad Amsterdam''. |
| | |type= | | |type= |
| | |size=100,000 sq. ft. | | |size=100,000 sq. ft. |
| − | |facilities=fountain, waterfront promenade, traffic loop with parking, wireless Internet (planned), event terrace | + | |facilities=interactive fountain, waterfront promenade (under construction), traffic loop with parking, wireless Internet (planned), event terrace |
| | |operator=[[City of Pensacola]] | | |operator=[[City of Pensacola]] |
| | |visitors= | | |visitors= |
| | |opened=2007 | | |opened=2007 |
| | |location=[[Palafox Pier]] | | |location=[[Palafox Pier]] |
| − | |mapcode= | + | |mapcode=<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]]. It is located at the southern terminus of [[Palafox Street]], by the [[Palafox Pier]] development, on the site of the former [[Bayfront Auditorium]], which was demolished in July [[2005]] following damage from [[Hurricane Ivan]]. | + | [[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). It is named for [[Tristan de Luna]], whose [[1559]] expedition near Pensacola was America's first European settlement. |
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| − | ==Construction==
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| − | The $3 million project was funded jointly by the [[Community Redevelopment Agency]] ($2.1 million) and [[FEMA]] ($800,000). On [[June 22]], [[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.
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| − | The park was designed by architects [[Hatch Mott MacDonald]], and [[Sharpe, Inc.]] was the general contractor.
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| − | Construction was substantially completed in January [[2007]], after which the fountain at the north end of the park was installed. The park was formally dedicated on [[November 16]], 2007, the same day [[Wikipedia:Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Republican presidential candidate]] [[Wikipedia:Fred Thompson|Fred Thompson]] held a rally there.
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| − | ==Amenities==
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| − | Plaza de Luna is laid out around a driving circle with 40-56 parking spaces available on-site, including 4 handicapped spaces. The centerpiece, at the northern entrance, is a "fountain courtyard" where children may play in the interactive water jets. Two commemorative plaques, including the original dedication marker from the [[Bayfront Auditorium|Municipal Auditorium]], are attached to the fountain's brick sitting wall. The park also features an 1,800-foot promenade for fishing and sunset viewing, and a "sunset terrace" and amphitheater sits on the southwest corner where small gatherings or performances may be held.
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| − | A private [[Palafox Pier]] marina is located on the park's west side, but visitors may walk along the marina's breakwater. A docking port is located on the east side for visiting ships.
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| − | Public [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi|wireless Internet access]] is planned, but not yet implemented.
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| − | A non-profit organization called [[Celebrate Pensacola]], in collaboration with [[Fiesta of Five Flags]], has sought funds to built a 55-foot statue to [[Tristán de Luna]] in time for Pensacola's [[450th anniversary]] celebration. The statue, which would consist of a 9-foot sculpture atop a 44-foot monument, is estimated to cost $700,000. The groups have asked county and city governments for $150,000 each, with the additional $400,000 raised privately, but the [[Pensacola City Council]] has delayed their decision until other options are presented.<ref>Mark O'Brien. "Fortunately, some council members stand tall against bad statue idea." ''Pensacola News Journal'', November 16, 2007.</ref>
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| − | ==Rental==
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| − | The city makes Plaza de Luna available for rental for private receptions, concerts and festivals. The fees (subject to taxes) are $100 for groups of up to 100, $250 for groups between 101-500 people, and $500 for larger, "festival"-sized groups. Public liability insurance is required, and the public access to the park's perimeter must be allowed throughout the events.<ref>[http://www.cityofpensacola.com/live/pages.asp?pageID=7133 Park rental information]</ref>
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| − | ==Images==
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| − | <gallery widths="180px" heights="180px">
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| − | Image:PlazaDeLunaRendering.jpg|Pre-construction rendering of Plaza de Luna
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| − | Image:PlazaDeLuna-StadAmsterdam.jpg|The "Sunset Terrace" with visiting clipper ship ''Stad Amsterdam''
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| − | Image:PlazaDeLunaFisheye2.jpg|Looking north from the Plaza fountain
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==References==
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| − | *[http://www.cityofpensacola.com/live/pages.asp?pageID=2983 CRA info page]
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| − | [[Category:City of Pensacola parks]] | |
