Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park, named for former Mayor Aaron Bessant, is adjacent to Pier Park and includes an amphitheater, the Veterans Memorial, multi-purpose fields, trails, a large open lawn area and a lake. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The park is the site of numerous special events throughout the year including the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, UNwineD, and the Summer Concert Series.