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Vol. 19, No. 35
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August 28, 2019
Adventures on the Beach by Kaitlyn Peacock
A day on the beach sounds like paradise, but let’s be honest. Pensacolians have had lots of days on the beach. The beach doesn’t change. Even if you love the sun and the sand and the waves, there’s only so much to do. Luckily, there’s something a little different just across the Bob Sikes Bridge. The newly upgraded Premier Adventure Park may just have something to switch up your beach routine. Located on the sound side of Pensacola Beach, this activity complex offers a go-kart racetrack, Jet Ski rentals, a splash pad for children and an impressive threestory beach ropes course, among other things. The go-kart track is recently refurbished with an improved track, a redone bridge and brand-new go-karts for both children and adults to enjoy. Certain activities do require tickets, but purchasing a ticket for any activity also allows access to other areas of the complex, including the splash pad. Located at the park is also the newly opened Sandbox restaurant. The restaurant is open to anyone who visits the park and is also open to anyone who just wants to come in and grab a bite. Check in at the front desk, then come up and enjoy hamburgers, pizza, nachos and other finger-food goodness with a view of the beach below. According to Stephanie Powell, director of marketing at Premier Island Management Group, the Sandbox is “the hidden gem of Pensacola Beach.” “The best part is you can eat and participate in all these activities
at the same place,” she said. “It’s in an ideal location, on the sound side with a nice view and beautiful sunsets. (…) You can stay at the park all day, come in and get out of the sun, eat something, then go right back out and continue to play. It keeps you from having to pack up and move, rent chair sets. If you wanted to sit and just enjoy a little quiet area of the beach, that’s available here as well.” Looking for something to do that’s a little more on the adventurous side? Premier Adventure Park also offers parasailing, paddleboards and a Jet Ski dolphin tour during certain times of the year, typically until October or November. Throughout August, test your balance with a paddleboard yoga class every Wednesday at 6 pm. While some of the activities at the park sound a little intense for some children, don’t be fooled. Many of the activities can be fun for children, including the ropes course. The course includes a safety harness along a track to keep children, and even adults, from falling. It’s safe for children and a challenge for even some adults. However, there are height restrictions on some of the activities, including the parasailing. “The park upgrades truly enhance the variety of entertainment options available on Pensacola Beach – especially for families looking for activities that everyone can enjoy or a place to rent beach chairs and lounge,” Powell said. “The convenience of having so much to do and easy, quick access to food
and drinks is something we’re uniquely positioned to offer guests who are looking to make the most of their beach day.” Maybe you need some time away from your family, but still think this sounds like the place to be. With or without children, if you’re not
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Premier Adventure Park offers an impressive threestory ropes course for children and adults. Participants are hooked onto a safety line, however the course can be quite challenging for any height junkies.
having fun, you’re probably trying too hard. Between flying high on the ropes course, parasailing through the sky or cruising through the water on a Jet Ski, you’ll find summer some unique new adventures on Pensacola Beach this year.
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