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Parks and recreation in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg boasts one of the largest contiguous waterfront park systems in North America. This collection highlights the city's diverse green spaces, from the century-old botanical Sunken Gardens to specialized sites like the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum. The list covers recreational hubs like Crescent Lake Park, historic neighborhood gems like Roser Park, and dedicated facilities including off-leash dog parks and waterfront trails overlooking Tampa Bay.

St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation — Map
A

Vinoy Park

Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida.
B

Sunken Gardens

A century-old botanical landmark featuring more than 50,000 tropical plants, cascading waterfalls, and a resident flock of flamingos.
C

Downtown Waterfront Park

A series of connected green spaces along the Tampa Bay shoreline featuring walking paths and public art installations.
D

Poynter Park

Waterfront park located near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus with views of Bayboro Harbor.
E

Demen's Landing Park

Waterfront park and marina site featuring a playground, boat ramps, and views of the downtown skyline.
F

Roser Park

Historic district park established in 1911, known for its hilly terrain, winding brick streets, and Booker Creek.
G

Silver Lake Playlot

Small neighborhood park featuring a playground and open green space near Silver Lake.
H

Campbell Park

Large recreational area featuring a swimming pool, sports fields, a skate park, and a community center.
I

Albert Whitted Park

Waterfront park adjacent to the airport, featuring an observation deck for watching small planes, plus a playground.
J

Historic Round Lake Park

Small circular park in the Uptown neighborhood centered around a natural lake and surrounded by historic homes.
K

International Park

Small urban green space located within the downtown district.
L

Dwight Jones Park

Neighborhood park offering a playground and open space for outdoor recreation.
M

Millennium Youth Park

Urban park near the downtown core featuring a playground and youth-oriented recreational space.
N

Mirror Lake Park

Historic park surrounding Mirror Lake, home to the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club and the historic Coliseum.
O

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

Waterfront garden featuring more than 500 palms representing 150 different species from around the globe.
P

Elva Rouse Park

Coastal park along North Shore Drive with paved trails for walking and cycling overlooking the bay.
Q

North Straub Park

Downtown waterfront park featuring a performance stage, concrete walkways, and views of the yacht basin.
R

Historic Uptown Gazebo

Historic community landmark and picnic shelter located in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood.
S

Baywood Park

Small coastal green space providing access to the downtown waterfront trail system.
T

Crescent Lake Park

A 56-acre park featuring a large lake, walking trails, tennis courts, and a baseball field.
U

North Shore Dog Park

Fenced, off-leash dog park located on the waterfront with separate areas for large and small dogs.
V

Kenwood Dog Park

Neighborhood dog park in the Historic Kenwood district providing a fenced area for off-leash exercise.
W

Crescent Lake Dog Park

Fenced dog run located within Crescent Lake Park, offering shaded areas and water stations.
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