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Cecil Field

13531 Lake Newman Drive   Mapit Jacksonville, FL 32221

Amenities offered at this park: Qty. Amenity 1 18 Hole Golf 2 Baseball Youth Lighted 1 Basketball 8 Benches 3 Bleachers 200 Car Parking 2 Concession Stand 1 Football 5 Grills 2 Pedestrian Docks 39 Picnic Tables 4 Playground Equipment 5 Restrooms 2 Softball Adult 1 Softball Youth 6 Tennis Hard Lighted 50 Trash Barrels Yes Community Center Yes Fishing Available Yes Gymnasium Yes Perimeter Site Fencing Yes Security Lighting

Acres: 53.96 Park Type: Regional Council Person: Daniel Davis History: The history of Cecil Field dates to the early years of World War II when new military bases were built across the United States to fight a two-front war. The base was named for Commander Henry Barton Cecil who died in 1933. Cecil Field was decommissioned in September 1999. More than 2,000 acres on the northern end were reserved for recreational use, with 832 acres designated for active recreational use. Park amenities include playscapes, grills, a community center, a gymnasium, picnic shelters, restrooms, 2 lighted youth baseball fields, 2 adult softball fields, 1 youth softball field, a basketball court, 6 lighted tennis courts, a football field, an 18-hole golf course and 2 pedestrian docks.

 

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