The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County to host the 5-2-1-0 Northwest Florida Day of Play on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park.

The Day of Play will include 40 wellness-focused businesses and groups who will share information and advice on encouraging health, wellness and play for all ages. The event is sponsored and by 5-2-1-0 Escambia, a local effort of Florida Department of Health’s Healthiest Weight Florida initiative. The 5-2-1-0 Program encourages individuals and families to adopt four lifestyle habits associated with achieving and maintaining a healthy weight — and reducing their risks for chronic diseases:

— Consume 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day.

— Limit daily screen time to 2 hours.

— Play or be active for at least 1 hour each day, and.

— Consume 0 sugary drinks.

There will be giveaways, demonstrations, and interactive games plus free bicycle helmet distribution, tennis, golf, and even a ninja style obstacle course. New and expecting parents will want to check out the Healthy Start Row, a new area of the event sponsored by the Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition.  Look for hands-on fun and educational play in the WSRE-PBS Kids Early Learning area. And kids can try their hand at fly-tying, fishing clinics, archery tag and more in the Outdoor Adventures section sponsored by Combined Insurance Services.  

The 5-2-1-0 Northwest Florida Day of Play is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be available, including a local farmer with produce. Additional sponsors include Natural Awakenings Magazine, Fish Florida, Ninja Life, Nemours Children’s Specialty Clinic, My Pensacola Credit Union, Pensacola Kids Dentistry, Pensacola With Kids, Pet Emergency Education, The Hansen Real Estate Team, and Mathnasium Pensacola.

Questions? Visit  www.PlayPensacola.com or call (850) 436-5670.