ESCAMBIA WEIGHS INVESTING $20 MILLION IN ARTIFICIAL TURF AT JOHN R. JONES PARK. HERE'S WHY
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✍️ Escambia County Parks Dept. is seeking $25 million in tourist tax dollars to upgrade John R. Jones stadium, including converting 20 sports fields to artificial turf, to boost sports tourism in Pensacola.
👉 The proposal includes converting 20 sports fields to artificial turf at a cost of $1 million per field 👉 The upgrade is expected to boost sports tourism in Pensacola, making it a more competitive destination for sports teams and events 👉 The proposal has been approved by the Tourist Development Council, but some council members have expressed concerns about the cost and potential health hazards of artificial turf
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