Top 10 Nature & Parks in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)

March 13, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

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.
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1. Coffee Pot Park

1st St. NE. & 31st Ave. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Coffee Pot Park

2. Abercrombie Park

Park St N 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 +1 727-893-7441 http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/abercrombie-park.html
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Abercrombie Park

3. Archibald Park

15100 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708-2026 http://www.madbeachfun.com/archibald-park
Excellent
78%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Archibald Park

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

1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704-4397 +1 727-551-3100 http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,968 reviews

Sunken Gardens

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

1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2770 +1 727-453-6500 [email protected] http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 447 reviews

Weedon Island Preserve

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

1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-4657 +1 727-893-7326 http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 385 reviews

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

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

Bayshore Dr. & 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/demens-landing-park.html
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Demens Landing Park

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

7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702-5630 +1 727-217-7256 http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/16_Sawgrass.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 713 reviews

Sawgrass Lake Park

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

901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052 http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/gizella-kopsick-arboretum.html
Excellent
52%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Gizella Kopsick Arboretum

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

701 Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/vinoy-park.html
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 421 reviews

Vinoy Park

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.

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