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!

Fort De Soto Park was honestly one of the biggest surprises of our Florida trip. The second we…read morearrived, we could see why so many people love this place. The beaches were absolutely beautiful with soft white sand and clear Gulf water that looked straight out of a travel magazine. Even though it's a popular park, it still felt peaceful and relaxing. One of the coolest parts was how much variety there is here. You can relax on the beach, bike the trails, go kayaking, fish, camp, or explore the historic Spanish-American War-era fort. Walking through the old fort while looking out over the water was such a unique experience and made the park feel completely different from a normal beach destination. We also spotted wild Nanday Parakeets flying around the park, which made the whole place feel even more tropical and unforgettable. Seeing bright green parrots while standing near the ocean was definitely not something we expected. Everything felt very clean, well maintained, and easy to access. Fort De Soto Park is the kind of place where you could easily spend an entire day and still not see everything. We would absolutely come back again and highly recommend adding this spot to your Florida bucket list. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Easy parking, clean enough bathrooms. If it weren't so dang far this would probably be the main…read morebeach spot for me and my friends! Can't say it's a hidden gem, but it's certainly not as touristy as Clearwater or Treasure Island so it's a great beach to go to. And $6 flat rate parking for the beach is amaaazziinnggg!!!! Lots of pavilions and different areas for activities like camping. We were there for a spikeball tournament. Always something going on!

Emerson Point is one of those how-is-this-not-more-famous? kind of places. Whether you're into…read morehiking, biking, kayaking, or just soaking up the views, there's always something fun to do. The hiking trails are great, the kayak launches make it easy to get out on the water, and the observation tower is a must--climb to the top for an awesome bird's-eye view, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge showing off in the distance. There are plenty of picnic spots, plus a pavilion with nearby restrooms (always a win). One of our favorite things is walking out to the Portavant Temple Mound, where helpful signs bring the area's history to life. And if you're looking for photo ops, this place delivers--nature shots, family photos, you name it. We've had ours taken here more than once. No matter if you're exploring, relaxing, or snapping pictures, Emerson Point always has beauty waiting around the corner. There's even a welcome center near the pavilion to get you started. A perfect spot to wander, relax, and fall a little in love with Florida!

This was our first time here and there is so much more to explore! We drove all the way to the…read morepoint and parked in the lot. There are portable bathrooms there and a lot of small beaches. We walked and stopped and enjoyed the water! We brought the bike and scooter and stroller but didn't get a chance to use them this time although there are plenty of good sidewalks to use! We will be back!

This park is smaller then my back yard. It has 3 play things…read morefor kids. Two which are different from most other parks. It's really not worth your time. Mike

This is a pretty nice park. It is all fenced which is nice. One section has exercise equipment…read morefor the adults (although kids try some of them also). My only issue with this side is there is one piece of equipment that I cannot figure out how to use. Wish there was some signs with instructions or illustrations for each piece of equipment. Other part of park is for the kids. One section seems like a toddler area with baby swings nearby. There are also 2 regular swings in this section. In the middle are lots of climbing type pieces with a section with a slide. There are at least 3 spin type pieces and one "elevator" type piece you have to climb up to the step area. This is not obvious so my great niece had to watch someone else do it before she figured out how it worked. After that it was her favorite thing to do. The slide only has a bar type climb access which is not great if you have a kid that prefers steps or is smaller. There is a slide in the toddler area that is easier to get up to but a smaller length slide. Overall we enjoyed coming to this playground. It has wood chips on the ground and is fairly shaded. There is parking for about 6 vehicles which seemed adequate when we were there. It is at the end of a neighborhood and runs along Gulfport Blvd. I recommend trying this location especially if you are near this area.

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.

Great park. Definitely a landmark for visitors wanting to see Florida's wildlife…read more I hope it continues to be treasured and we stop building highways all around it.

My local park- love it great place to clear your head and get a few steps in. See the wildlife.read more

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

We were just looking for somewhere to take a little walk and this place fit the bill. I have a…read morefeeling they have never cleaned things up from Hurricane Ian as there were so many palms laying around, as well as an overall messiness which I don't normally see in Florida parks. There are well marked paths, as well as little side boardwalks with water views. Many people fishing along the way.

I entered this park via the Perry Bayview neighborhood entrance and was quickly astounded with how…read morebig it was and how many paths were interconnected here. I saw some people fishing here (unsure if that is actually permitted), biking, walking and even just sitting or standing around and talking. There was a children's playground and benches from the entrance I came into but depending on the entrance you use you will come across varying facilities. I loved the mile markers and that this was right on the skyway trail. Walked a mile here with a friend and will definitely be exploring this sight more.

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.