Outdoors in St. Petersburg

Maximo Park

This 70-acre oceanside park features a covered playground, boat ramps, an Indian midden site & more.

Sunken Gardens

Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

A vast array of palms from around the world are displayed in this tranquil park-based arboretum.

Crescent Lake Park

Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.

Dell Holmes Park

Large recreational site includes a driving range, a lake with boating & fishing & kids' play areas.

Walter Fuller Park

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants & crafts sold at a vibrant weekly market with live bands.

Sawgrass Lake Park

Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.

Vinoy Park

Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events.

North Shore Park

Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours.

Demens Landing Park

City park with a playground, picnic shelter, boat ramps & restrooms beside the water.

St. Petersburg / Madeira Beach KOA Holiday

Williams Park

Square-block city park with plenty of shade & a contemporary bandstand open to lawn seating.

Abercrombie Park

Fort De Soto Park

Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands.

North Straub Park

4.8-acre waterfront park provides trails, picnic space, recreational activities & community events.

Egmont Key State Park

A boat or ferry is the only way to access this secluded beach & wildlife refuge with historic sites.

Weedon Island Preserve

3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water.