Southeast Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dedicated to Julian Ole Olsen, Sr.
City of Pensacola's First Parks and Recreation Director
| | 1928-1956 | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
1. Dedicated to Julian Ole Olsen, Sr. Marker
Julian Ole Olsen, Sr. was a native Pensacolan born of Danish immigrants. He was instrumental in the development of Bayview Park, creating the Julian Olsen Youth Track Meet, youth athletics, amateur boxing matches, and was a former professional baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mr. Olsen was a true pioneer in the field of parks and recreation serving the City of Pensacola for 28 years from 1928 to 1956.
Erected 2022 by City of Pensacola.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 30° 25.973′ N, 87° 11.537′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is in Southeast Pensacola. It is on North 20th Avenue 0.2 miles north of East Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker and monument are on the west side of Bayview Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 East Lloyd Street, Pensacola FL 32501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle and Massacre at Bayou Texar (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes for Women (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Yonge House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fairnie Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Havana Square Cemetery at Miraflores Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); More Than Just a Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ricardo Palma (approx. 0.8 miles away); Here Rests the Remains of Unnamed Citizens (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.
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1. Julian Olsen Bust Dedication (City of Pensacola).
Excerpt: Olsen was a pioneer who established many programs in City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation during his(Submitted on April 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)28 years of service to the city from 1928 to 1956. Olsen was instrumental in the development of Bayview Park, creating the Julian Olsen Youth Track Meet, youth athletics, amateur boxing matches, and a swimming program at Bayview. He also helped establish many youth centers including Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, Fricker Resource Center and Bayview Community Resource Center.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 20252. Julian Ole Olsen, Sr. SculptureA former professional baseball player for the New York Yankees, Olsen also developed a softball league and created tot lots to provide recreation places for the children in the area.
He served as the President of the Florida Recreation and Parks Association for two years, receiving an Achievement Award from the FRPA for outstanding service to his community and the State of Florida. Olsen was also active in the National Parks Association.
2. Julian Ole Olsen Sr. (1893-1975) (Find A Grave).
Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA(Submitted on April 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
3. Julian Ole Olsen, Sr. Monument
Looking northeast from North 20th Avenue, Bayview Park is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
