North Straub Park – Recreation Trail – Scenic View
North Straub Park is a beautiful park that’s located in St. Pete’s downtown water front. The locals know this spot as one of the most scenic views of the bay, making it an amazing spot to relax and unwind. Bikers and runners love this park for its long trails and spellbinding scenery. The park also features a concrete stage area that is rentable for events! Located in St. Petersburg’s downtown water from and offers beautiful scenic views of the bay, recreation trails for bikers, runners and avid walkers to enjoy and a concrete stage.
Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM.
400 BAYSHORE DR. NE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/northstraubpark/
South Straub Park – Scenic Views – Recreation Trails – Water Fountain
On the other end is South Straub Park, also located in the Located in St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront. This park offers a lot of greenery and lush foliage, great for a dose of fresh air in the city. One of the main features is a beautiful fountain, which many photographers use as a backdrop for portraits! South Straub Park also offers recreation trails with a scenic view of the bay. It also houses a beautiful water fountain on the 7.3 acres.
Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM
198 BAYSHORE DR. NE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/southstraubpark/
Vinoy Park – Scenic Views – Recreation Trails
As one of the most famous parks in Tampa Bay, everyone knows about Vinoy Park! This 11 acre park commonly hosts huge events like concerts and festivals. When there’s not a big event, locals frequently use this park for both lounging and fitness needs. A popular place to hang out, it’s a great idea to bring a hammock to tie on their palm trees! Or, bring a couple friends to work out and go for a long run!
One of the most talked about and visited park in St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront, Vinoy Park is named after the Vinoy Park Hotel, which once sat adjacent to the park. The park has some of the most scenic views in St. Petersburg. A popular place for fitness and offers recreation trails along the waterfront of avid walkers, runners and bikers.
Sunday-Saturday | 6AM-11PM
701 BAYSHORE DR. NE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/vinoypark/
Demens Landing Park – Boat Ramps – Picnic Shelter – Restrooms
Demens Landing Park is a breathtaking park in the heart of St. Pete’s city landscape. We love their beautiful view of the skyline, coupled with passing boats. If you have kids, this is a great park for you! This city park features a playground, picnic shelter for breaks from playing, and also public restrooms. If you have a boat, this is also a great spot for you as they have public boat ramps for you to take advantage of! Just a short stroll from downtown with picnic areas, a beautiful view of the bay and boat ramps.
Daily | 7:10AM–11PM
BAYSHORE DR. SE. & 1ST AVE. SE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/demenslanding/
Williams Park – Performance Stage – Restrooms
Williams Park is a frequently used park, known for hosting the monthly St. Petersburg Market. Locals love to visit the park to explore local artists and to get fresh produce from the area. As the first park in St. Petersburg, it is well known and loved by the locals! A great place for events and photographers. Their beautiful fountain and overarching trees create a great canvas for any idea! They also offer a large stage for local concerts and performances!
Daily | 6AM–10PM
330 2ND AVE. N.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/williamspark/
North Shore Park – Dog Park – Playground – Picnic Shelter
Looking for a piece of beach in St. Pete so you don’t have to make the drive to Clearwater? Check out North Shore Park! Located in the North Shore Historic District, this park is a little bit of history because it has served the area for decades. Enjoy a simple walk on the beach, picnics at one of their picnic shelters, or visit one of their many beach volleyball courts! If you have kids, no worries – there is a great playground for them to enjoy as well!
Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM.
901 NORTH SHORE DR. NE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/northshorepark/
Albert Whitted Park – Playground – Picnic Shelter – Restroom
Albert Whitted Park is a scenic park on the southernmost area of St. Pete’s Downtown waterfront. We love this area as a spot to watch the sunset. The combination of St. Pete buildings, palm trees, and the water is hard to beat! This is also a great spot for airplane watchers, as it is located right next to the local airport. You’ll get a clear view of many different types of aircraft! The playground at Albert Whitted Park is unlike anything your kids have every experienced! The design of the playground is super modern, which looks beautiful against this mod-themed park.
Daily | 7AM–6PM
480 BAYSHORE DR. SE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/albertwhittedpark/
Pioneer Park – Scenic View
If you are into strolling across grand history landmarks, than Pioneer Park is for you! We love going for walks or dates at Pioneer Park and reading the different landmarks and stones. The surroundings are beautiful as well, as the lush trees planted around the trail completely take you out of the city vibe. Not too far is the downtown waterfront, where you can get a beautiful view of the sunset!
Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM.
CENTRAL AVE. & BEACH DR.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/pioneerpark/
Flora Wylie Park – Recreation Trail – Sundial – Scenic View
If you are looking for tons of space for a field day, then you need to visit Flora Wylie Park! A great option for dog owners and their pups, your dog will love to run free in their 11.4 acre waterfront! Named after the founding member of the Garden Club of St. Petersburg, the park is home to beautiful foliage that looks great against the contrast of the bay. Another iconic feature of Flora Wylie Park is their signature sundial lawn art – a beautiful place for photographers to take wedding or senior portraits!
Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM.
13TH AVE. NE. & NORTH SHORE DR. NE.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/florawylie/
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