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.
Amenities:
• Basketball Court
• Bleachers
• Community Center
• Concession Stands
• Fishing
• Football Field
• Golf Course (18 Holes)
• Grills
• Gymnasium
• Park Benches
• Parking
• Pedestrian Docks
• Youth Baseball Fields
(Lighted)