Location: St. Petersburg
Top Things to do in St. Petersburg
Top 10 Nature & Parks in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)
The sun almost always shines on St. Petersburg, the "Sunshine City" that enjoys an average of 361 days of clear skies per year. Combine that with 244 miles of glimmering coastline along Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Ciega Bay and the intra coastal waterways and you have one hot beach destination. Catch the sun, surf and sand at Ft. De Soto Park, or take a hike up the 37-mile Pinellas Trail. Enjoy a Devil Rays game during baseball season or escape to the shady oasis of the Sunken Gardens.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg
1. Coffee Pot Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Abercrombie Park
3. Archibald Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States
The park has food, restrooms, volleyball, hammocks and a very clean beach with miles to walk in either direction. Great for families; parking lot fills quickly during busy times.
4. Sunken Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By Brend482 - Arlington, United States
Sunken Gardens is a man-made roadside attraction that dates back almost a century. It consists of paved walkways through gardens and past waterfalls and animal exhibits including tropical birds, koi fish and a huge snapping turtle. It's shaded and mostly quiet even though it's just off a large highway.
5. Weedon Island Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Weedon Island Preserve is a 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. This coastal ecosystem is home to native plants and animals, an educational facility, and a rich cultural history. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The Preserve encompasses 4.7 miles of natural and paved trails, boardwalks, and a 45ft. tall Observation Tower. Visitors may also experience the Preserve by renting kayaks or canoes on-site and paddling a 4-mile loop trail. Weedon Island Preserve is a well-known birding site and is included in the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. No pets are permitted. The Cultural and Natural History Center is closed until further notice in accordance with CDC suggested guidelines.
Reviewed By kfreedman2018 - St. Petersburg, United States
Weedon Island Preserve is Tampa Bay nature at its finest. You can also rent a kayak to go through the mangrove trails which are well preserved and make for a great, easy day on the water.
6. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By williammQ454DE
Great park, very natural, cool zoo and superior support staff. A GREAT day trip for kids! The walk around the lake is an education withing itself.
7. Demens Landing Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By robertdL34OK - St. Petersburg, United States
Nice peninsula park between marinas. Watch young sailing camps learn. Fish, picnic, walk, bike, playground. Boat launch.
8. Sawgrass Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By JoanneA498 - St. Petersburg, United States
We walked along the raised wooden boardwalk through marshy wooded area with many interesting varieties of plants, including cypress trees, ferns and wildflowers. At the first observation deck, there was a huge alligator partly submerged close by. We asked farther along to the 2 story observation deck and saw several small ones among the reeds, and a humongous one swimming across Sawgrass Lake. We also saw and heard a large hawk in a tree above us. Great place to take the family for a pleasant and peaceful nature walk. I have brought my kids and visiting relatives here for many years. There are restrooms and educational displays in a building by the parking lot (free), and picnic table areas.
9. Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By YourHelpfulWendy - Miami, United States
This is definitely my favorite park ever! It’s filled with greens, flowers, orchids to be specific, a large walkway, volleyball and tennis courts, and so many benches and areas for you to walk or simply relax. As I was walking around here I even saw a small family gather for their kids' wedding! I wish it was me :) So beautiful!!!
10. Vinoy Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By ciaran11
Very clean park which is great for walking any time of the day. I liked going early in the morning to see the sunrise. Connects to paths along the shore all the way to the Dali Museum and probably further.
