We were looking for a picnic spot nearby and this fit the bill. Think of it as a waterfront…read morebackyard adjacent to the St. Pete Beach Community Center. A little tricky to find, but a nice view of the drawbridge, a covered patio with picnic tables, bathrooms, a playground and an expansive, well-maintained green space that's perfect for said picnics, sports, general frolicking, etc. Not much to see and not very many places to walk, but if you want to chill, perhaps take in the view and throw in a line to catch some fish, this might be the place for you!

It was a little crowded for the Jimmy Buffett concert, but that was expected. Even though there…read morewere a lot of people, everyone had a wonderful time. We just love Horan park

Nice lil park with playground for lil and big uns. Some good climbing features. Big water tank on…read moreproperty. Almost no parking (only two spots). But St. Pete Beach lot $3.25 an hour is kitty corner or maybe grab a pop at CVS next door. Picnic table amd becnhes. Short walking paths.

Small park but a lot of fun. The toddler area is great for a little one. The big kid area had a…read moregreat slide and climb to the top.

3rd beach stop exploration. My favorite beach. Beach is not crowded. My kinda vibe. More private…read moreand open. The sunset is absolutely just gorgeous. We ended up taking family photos here. We all fell in love with this beach. Vibe of peace, meditating and mindfulness, and romance. Absolutely stunning beach. Definitely one beach I will return to. Oh my handsome guy, come find me and let's come here! Lol

The Sunset Vista Park & Beach Access Point is located on Treasure Island on the Northern End of…read moreSunset Beach, 400 yards North of Caddys Beach Bar & Grill, off Gulf Boulevard and West Gulf Boulevard across from a large beach parking lot and a 711 Gas Station & Convenience Store. Many locals come to Sunset Vista Beach for a tranquil spot with hassle-free parking to watch the beautiful Florida beach sunsets and enjoy the beach away from all the commotion of Caddy's Beach Bar & Grill. The Sunset Vista Trailhead Park sign gives the back-story for the funding & origination of this park: "Property for Sunset Vista Trailhead Park was purchased with funding from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program, and assistance of the Trust for Public Land. Construction of the Park was funded in part with Natural Resource Damage Funds recovered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Public Recreational Losses caused by the 1993 Tampa Bay Oil Spill." The Sunset Vista Park has bike racks, showers, 2 long boardwalk walkways for getting to the beach, and a pavilion that provides ample room and seating for those who do not wish to walk down to the beach. There is a 2 mile Beach Nature Trail that winds along Sunset Beach's dunes with display signs telling you about the fragile dune ecology. Treasure islands coastal dunes have 3 vegetation zones. The frontal zone has sea oats, beach sunflowers, railroad vines, beach morning glory, American sea rockets which have tough root systems to help stabilize the dune. In the back dune zone, palmetto, wax Myrtle, cabbage palm, and sea grapes colonize the dune. I was surprised to see that Raccoons live among the dunes and saw some Nice Wild Red Dune flowers in bloom w Yellow Tips! If you're looking for an easy spot to park at Sunset Beach in Treaure Island close to Caddys Beach for only $2 per hour, I highly recommend parking by Sunset Vista Park as it is a lot better option than paying $25 to park at Caddys if the Pelican lot is full. Sunset Vista Park is a great spot to learn about dune and go for a hike or enjoy the beach without a lot of music or people!

This is a small park in an old historic neighborhood called Jungle Prada! I came here because of…read morethe name Prada but the classiest and most stylishly dressed visitors were the assortment of peacocks in the area. Look up in the trees to see them! The park itself has a popular boat ramp and a large parking area for trailers and trucks and such. Life is good with pretty peacocks in a hidden, local park!

Walked around a little bit got to see some amazing peacocks. I want to go back for a tour but…read moredidn't have the chance. Looks like a pretty amazing place. I love it there.

Treasure Island. Just the name conjures up images of Robert Stephenson's famous book. This Florida…read moreresort town is definitely a different read. The sunsets are still spectacular. Nature won't let you down. But the actual island is slowly going down hill. The famous white sand beach is still there, but is suffering a little from erosion and now has areas of scrub as well. Recently extra sand was imported in, but 2 back to back hurricanes have spread that new sand everywhere but on the beach. Beware of the parking situation. It's funny that you can park in downtown St Petersburg or at Tampa Airport for less money than on Treasure Island. Unless you are staying at a motel or hotel on the beach that gives you a parking space along with your room expect to pay at least $6 an hour for parking on the beach. Stick to city owned parking lots. The privately owned lots are true tourist traps. At Pirate Square strip mall I paid online and still received a $63 parking ticket! There is no way to contact the company to complain and if you pay within a few days they reduce it to $43 to encourage people to not fight the ticket. Fortunately this lot has been torn down but the damage has been done and other private lots are following suit. Every year the Sand Sculpture competition in November and the Kite Festival in January bring back the festival crowds I remember from decades ago. In between times there is just an overpriced resort town as high end luxury hotels and corporate owned tourist trap store chains slowly replace the quaint little motels and local owned shops that gave the area its unique flavor. You can still find some of the Treasure Island spirit but you have to look hard.

Went to see the sand art again this year. There did not seem to be as many as last year. The…read morebeach was nice and bought a few things from the vendors. The parking lot at the beach was full so had to park across the street and it was very expensive $28 for two hours.

Sunset beach is a very pretty beach. This is where we surf. This is the best place to catch some…read morewaves. It's still open to the public, but it has suffered much damage. Most of the buildings are still closed/roped off due to damages. It's December; it's winter; so all the water around here is churned up & not clear, looks dirty. It is always like this after the Hurricane season. Always looks dirty, till one day, poof! Like magic; it's clear again. Hopefully the Pavilion & park will be rebuilt & much improved by spring. Will return to update.

Sunset Beach has been my favorite beach for 30 years. I'm really happy they repaired the pavilion…read morebut by taking away the outdoor showers that used to be there, makes it very difficult to go to the beach and drive home without getting sand all over your car. Why in the world would they not put the shower back? This will just lead people to wash up in the bathrooms.

Thanks to the November 2025 addition of a 175 foot mosaic along the northern edge of the park, this…read morelittle oasis earned five stars. The City of St. Petersburg is well known for funding public artworks in public spaces. This latest addition features three mosaic tile artists who collaborated to create a Florida themed linear treat. The park has plenty of shade trees, a few benches, and a sidewalk around two sides of the park. There are a few parking spaces as well as street parking along the western park border. Bring your lunch or grab something at one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the sunset over the water.

Beautiful park. We were there to see our niece and her co-workers making progress on a Florida…read morethemed mosaic tile walk to be unveiled later this year. It's stunning!

What a cute little garden! We stumbled upon this place after looking for a good picnic spot. There…read moreare some lovely water features and seating areas that make it a great place to meditate, go for a short walk or even get married (there a cute wedding arch by the "amphitheater." There are bathrooms but they were closed currently due to vandalism.

Incredibly pretty location in South Pasadena. Gorgeous and intimate for a wedding but just as nice…read moreto picnic on the "bleachers" on a nice afternoon. We attended a wedding here and it was perfect for the event. Small and intimate and it was quiet and beautiful!

Really does have it all! Restrooms! Food vender for baseball games, dog run, mini-library, and…read moreunusual playground equipment.