Bruce Beach, Florida

Coordinates: 30°24′18″N 87°13′24″W / 30.4050°N 87.2233°W / 30.4050; -87.2233
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Bruce Beach is a park under construction in Pensacola, Florida. It was formerly an industrial area and was once home to a pool for African American residents. In 2023 it is undergoing revitalization. It was once a gathering spot for the area's African American residents.[1]

Bruce Beach had a swimming pool until the 1970s.[2] A pedestrian bridge over Washerwoman Creek is planned to connect the park to Community Maritime Park.[2] Signage addressing the history is also planned.[3]

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  1. ^ Staff, Pulse (November 2, 2017). "Remembering Bruce Beach's history of segregation and industry in Pensacola - Local Pulse". localpulse.com.
  2. ^ a b Little, Jim. "Pensacola OKs $6.9M for Bruce Beach upgrades including plaza, learning garden, play area". Pensacola News Journal.
  3. ^ "Bruce Beach: Cultural Interpretation Signage". SCAPE.

30°24′18″N 87°13′24″W / 30.4050°N 87.2233°W / 30.4050; -87.2233