St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Parks are a “Jewel on Tampa Bay!” Loaded with amenities, you will surely want to make time to visit some or all of these stunning parks. Best of all—they’re free!

Coffee Pot Park

30th to 31st Ave. & 1st Street NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Coffee Pot Park is located on 1st Street between 30th and 31st Avenues NE. The small park offers waterfront views of Coffee Pot Bayou, and features a little bit of everything. There is a playground, a picnic shelter, a boat ramp and kayak ramp amongst plenty of trees for shade. There is a small parking lot along with some street parking. The sidewalk that runs along the bayou can be used to walk, skate, or bike to all of the other Downtown Waterfront Parks.

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Coffee Pot Bayou
  • Greenspace
  • Playground
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Boat Ranp
  • Kayak Ramp

Flora Wylie Park

13th Ave. NE. & North Shore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

The park’s namesake, Flora Wylie, was the first woman to serve on St. Petersburg’s Planning Board in 1928 and was a founding member of the St. Petersburg Garden Club. She remained a huge proponent of the city parklands until her death in 1965.  

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Bench Swing
  • Sundial
  • Bayside Recreational Trail
  • Open Green Space
  • 11.4 Acres

Elva Rouse Park

10th - 13th Ave. NE. & North Shore Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Elva Rouse Park is located on North Shore Drive between 10th Ave. and 13th Ave. NE. in St. Petersburg, FL, This diverse park features the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum, Tennis Courts, Outdoor Gym, Sandy Beaches with Beach Volleyball Courts, Wilderness Area and a continuation of the Bayside Recreational Trail that runs through many of the Downtown Waterfront Parks.

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Wilderness Area
  • Bayside Recreational Trail
  • Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
  • .6 Acres

North Shore Park

901 North Shore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

This 33.2 acre waterfront park features a dog park, playground, restrooms, and scenic views of Tampa Bay; with access to the beach, North Shore Aquatic Complex, and North Shore Sports Complex with Tennis Courts and a Softball Field.

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Playground
  • Dog Park
  • Beach
  • Restrooms
  • North Shore Aquatic Complex
  • North Shore Sports Complex (Tennis and Softball)
  • 33.2 Acres

Photo Credit — Heather Chisholm Bridge

Vinoy Park

701 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Vinoy Park is 11.6 acres. It feature beautiful views of Tampa Bay, the Pier, the Vinoy Hotel Marina and Downtown St. Petersburg. It's spacious open green space is often used for special events.

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Large open green space for recreation and special events
  • 11.6 Acres

North Straub Park

400 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay and Pier
  • Performance Stage Area
  • Bayside Recreational Trail
  • 4.8 Acres
  • Shaded Walkways and Benches

South Straub Park

198 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Bayside Recreational Trail
  • Scenic View
  • Water Fountain
  • 7.3 Acres
  • Open Green Space
  • Views to Yacht Basin

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park in St. Petersburg, Florida is located between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue South and Bay Shore Drive and Beach Drive Southeast. This beautiful waterfront park honors 600 of St. Petersburg's early settlers. 

Conveniently situated between the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and Al Lang Stadium, this shaded city park is right in the middle of all the action. Directly across the street is the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, and nearby events include the Saturday Morning Farmers Market, Shakespeare in the Park at Demens Landing Park, and the world-famous St. Pete Pier. Once you're done exploring all that Downtown St. Pete has to offer, return to Pioneer Park and enjoy its shade on any of the park benches and grassy areas to take in the city’s spectacular views while reminiscing about our great history.  

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View
  • Historic Park
  • Wilderness
  • 1.8 Acres

Demens Landing Park

Bayshore Dr. & 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Playground
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Boat Ramps
  • Restrooms
  • 14.7 Acres

Albert Whitted Park

480 Bayshore Dr. SE. St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

This sliver of a park sits next to the Albert Whitted Airport and the Dali Museum features a Playground, Picnic Tables and Restrooms. It is within walking distance to the Mehaffey Theater and Al Lang Stadium, Along with a fantastic view of Tampa Bay and The Pier, visitors enjoy a stunning view of the downtown skyline beyond the municipal marina.

Park Features

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
  • 4.78 Acres

Poynter Park

1000 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

This small but beautiful park is nestled between the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) campus and The Poynter Institute building. It features a scenic view of Tampa Bay and the Harborage Marina, grassy areas, shade trees and benches. 

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Adjacent to Bayboro Campus of USFSP
  • 2.1 Acres

Lassing Park

15th - 22th Ave. SE. & Beach Drive SE., St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Lassing Park is located on the edge of the Old Southeast Neighborhood. The land for Lassing Park was donated to the city by an early St. Petersburg resident, Judge Robert B. Lassing in 1924. The city acquired additional land in 1926, 1944, and 1945 for the park. On January 8, 1942, Lassing Park was dedicated. It has continued to provide enjoyment and beauty to residents and visitors.

Park Features

  • Waterfront Park
  • Scenic View of Tampa Bay
  • Greenspace
  • Beach
  • 14.2 Acres

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