This seems to be a little Leaguer park. It was bustling on a Saturday morning. Although it looks…read morehuge on a map, that's the golf course that surrounds it. I also saw a sign for "Little Northeast Park" across the street but it didn't seem to be much. For outdoorsy nature nearby Sawgrass or Boyd Hill is far superior. Puryear at least has a trail around the perimeter. I suppose you could maube walk the golf course here? No idea. Is that dangerous?

5 stars for my 3rd favorite place to take the paddle board out in St. Pete…read more This park is barely a park. But that's what is so great about it! The parking is free and there are no facilities. No silly rules or signs. It's simply awesome water access for small boats-kayaks, canoes, and all that jazz. There's grassy area with trees, a great place to bring dogs or hang an eno. The real winning part about this park is the water. You can paddle to little islands, gawk at some really beautiful boats coming by and you don't have to go far out from shore to do it.

Tony and I shared our "Last Day" at the Beach at Cortez Beach on Anna Maria Island. The waves were…read morevery high today and strong. Much stronger than rest of week! The sand was wet like "Sand Castle making" feel to it! The water was clear but there was a lot of seaweed rolling in! We had a nice 2.5 hrs Going to miss this area but we Def have a new place to venture too! Cortez has lifeguards no drinking no pets no smoking rules it also hasno bathrooms no showers or changing rooms! But it does have free parking! Lots of shells!

I stumbled across Cortez Beach while looking for Coquina Beach, & boy, was I happy I did! This…read morebeach was absolutely beautiful. The water was clear, the sun was shining, & the sand was clean. I couldn't have asked for a better day at the beach. I just loved everything about this beach. There's something about being by the water that makes me so happy. The beach is my life, so finding this beautiful spot was def a nice surprise. I'll be back again!

We'd never tried paddlebaording and were very curious about it. Found Lost Boy Paddlebaords on…read moreInstagram and reached out. They responded, we set up date and time, and we met up. JP gave was friendly, professional and have us a quick lesson. He also recommended a path that was easy to follow and didn't disappoint.

We did an event with Lost Boy Paddleboard Adventures, and my family and I truly enjoyed the…read moreexperience. We had such an amazing time! JP (the owner) is such a cool and fun guy, and goes above and beyond to make sure you have a safe and enjoying time! I will highly recommend them!

My husband and I went fishing today, August 29th, 2016. I've never been fishing before, so I…read moredidn't really know what to expect. My husband went 3yrs ago on another charter when we were visiting Anna Maria. Capt. Kyle is a 4th generation charter captain. His charter is super nice and clean. He has a live well for bait and knows where to take you to get all the fish you can possible catch. Check out his website - lots of pics. Capt. Kyle is professional, knowledgable and friendly. He's got two big yeti coolers on board for your drinks and food. You are guaranteed a good time. As soon as a reeled in my line, he had another one baited for me and my husband. It's was non stop action! I couldn't believe how many fish I was bringing in. We tossed the small ones back, but they were even fun to catch. We ended up with red fish, trout, snapper and mackerel. Had a great time and now it's time to have The Sandbar Restaurant cook them up for us. Kyle filleted the fish for us right after we were done. Call him, you'll have a blast !

5 stars for Captain Kyle! We've been on a ton of charter trips and he is now our go-to guy for…read moreinshore and Tarpon fishing. He is a pro and will put you on the fish!

As a disclaimer, I'm an enthusiastic participant who's friends with a member of the sailing center…read more As my friend explained, if you take a class and pay an annual fee, then you get access to a fleet of sailboats. The boats hold 1-3 people, and you can check them out throughout the year. Per my friend, the fee is reasonable at around $600. This gets you the class about how to sail, and access to the boats. You can also join the Yacht club, and get this perk. That's obviously more expensive though. We spent about two hours sailing. We didn't capsize, get stranded, or crash so I'd say the lessons are a win. When my friend initially asked if I wanted to go sailing, I was excited. Anything on the water sounds good to me. Plus, I own boat shoes which I haven't used for their actual purpose until now. I forgot that sailing is actually pretty tough and technical. You have to figure out the wind patterns, use about 10 ropes to ensure you don't crash, and tip one side of the boat into the water to catch the wind. It's intense. It was a lot of fun, and I would probably go again. Sailing is definitely a sport, so if you're looking for a relaxing day on the water then this probably isn't for you. The center has free parking and is in a great location. Sail in the morning, and stroll to lunch at one of the fabulous DTSP restaurants.

As a beginner I can't think of a better place to learn to sail. After 1 class I felt very…read morecomfortable going out on my own. Classes are great, staff is very nice and supportive and the "sailing community" they have there feels really good. I come from north Tampa and honestly, I can be there in a boat on on the water in less than 45 minutes. Boats are perfect, already rigged and ready to go. Great valus for the $$!

Excellent guide. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and experienced. Looking forward to booking…read moreanother trip soon.

Griffin is an experienced captain who knows the local waters well. He took my dad and I out this…read moremorning and put us on some snook and triple tail. My dad lost the triple tail but it was still a 5 star experience. I highly recommended Griffin if you want to catch some fish.

This is such a peaceful park considering how close it is to downtown St Petersburg. Plenty of…read morebenches in both sunny and shady spots, and lots of birds, ducks, and other wildlife scattered around. A great place to stop and enjoy nature.

I stumbled on this darling little park that was a half mile from my hotel. I looked for somewhere…read moreto walk to for exercise and this came up. It is located in the historic Uptown section of St. Petersburg. At the turn of the century most of the people in St. Petersburg lived in the downtown area and this was orange groves and cattle pastures. Although the earliest homes in this neighborhood date to 1898 the majority of the homes in this neighborhood were built during the housing boom years of 1908-1917. The neighborhood contains over1,000 historic buildings. Round Lake which is in the center of the park was once seen as a health hazard. The Board of Health wanted to fill it in in 1913 because it was overflowing and polluting nearby water wells. That same year a city park was built around the lake with sand dredged from Mirror Lake. It had sloped banks to create a place for concerts. In 1916 the suggestion was made to turn Round Lake into an alligator farm to rival the one in St. Augustine but it remained a park. In 1922 the Board of Trade added an observation station on the north end of the lake and during the 1950's and 60's Parks and Recreation used to hold a fish-a-thon for the kids in the lake. Today you can walk the paved walkway that circles the lake. The lake has a fountain in it. The park has a large banyan tree and a gazebo that is available for rent. I loved watching the ducks swim in the lake. I also spotted a heron, Great Egret, and several ibis. Across the lake I found the excellent Pete's General for breakfast. It is located in a building that used to be a laundry in the 1930's. They were serving up coffee, amazing looking pastries, and the best bagel I have ever eaten outside of New Jersey. I was able to enjoy breakfast while sitting outside and taking in the view of the park. I also got to talk to several friendly locals from the neighborhood. I love all of the history in this cute little park and the beautiful neighborhood it sits in.