Hawkins Recreational Park - APD

...full accessibility to thepark’s amenities...Finding the ParkHawkins Recreational Park is in SantaRosa County in Northwest Florida. FromInterstate 10, take Exit 26 and go northon County Road 191. Follow CR-191through Bagdad and into Milton. Turn leftonto Caroline Street (U.S. 90), and rightonto Stewart Street (State Hwy. 87). After0.8 mile, turn right onto Munson Highway(CR-191). Hawkins Park is one miledown on the right. Although the officialaddress is 5550 Bubba Lane, the park’sentrance is on Munson Highway.Agency for Persons with Disabilities1-866-APD-CARES (1-866-273-2273)(850) 488-4257apdcares.orgJULY 2010HawkinsRecreationalParkFun and relaxation for peoplewith disabilities and their families

...a place forobserving wildlifein a serene settingEnjoying the ParkHawkins Recreational Park islocated near Milton, Florida,adjacent to Round Pen Bayouon the Blackwater River. The Agencyfor Persons with Disabilities (APD) hasrenovated the park to provide persons withdisabilities and their families a place forrelaxation and recreation.The park’s 23-acre landscape is filledwith assorted flowers, crape myrtle, andmagnolia trees. Its improvements providefull accessibility to the park’s amenities,providing people with disabilities theopportunity to enjoy social activities withtheir families. Three pavilions are availablefor meetings and picnics. Grills arelocated at each pavilion for cookouts. Anaccessible bath house is availablefor guests.Round Pen Bayougives naturelovers a place forobserving wildlifein a serene setting.Cypress, cedar,and loblolly pinetrees abound. Families can stroll on naturetrails and a boardwalk trail as blue jaysand cardinals perch on branches nearby. Afishing pier provides another enticing optionfor recreation.Using the ParkFlorida residents with disabilities, theirfamilies, and caregivers can enjoy HawkinsRecreational Park at no charge. The parkis open year round. However, advanceregistration is requested to ensure accessto the pavilions and grills.AdvanceRegistrationContact InfoCall APD’sArea 1 office at(850) 595-8351between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.Central time,Monday throughFriday.Or write to:APD Reservations Coordinator160 Governmental CenterSuite 412Pensacola, FL 32502