Looking for something new to do with your friends or family? Do you want to go out without spending a ton of money? Visiting from out of town and don’t know what to do?
Then you must check out these 3 local parks!
Recently, the Trust for Public Land ranked St. Pete #1 in the state for parks! So we decided to get out and find a couple that we really loved and maybe go overlooked from time to time. The 3 parks we found all share unique characteristics, that we feel, set them apart from others. Whether its peacocks, picturesque walks or beautiful mangrove canopies, each park has something different to offer.
Sacred Lands
Have you ever been to Sacred Lands Preservation? This beautiful place is full of history. It is run by a nonprofit that’s dedicated to preserving land that has historical and archaeological significance.
Learn about local plant species and Indian Mounds through one of their famous tours which are offered on Wednesday – Sunday at 11 am and 2:30 pm. They also give guided tours every Sunday at 4 PM on a variety of subjects, from Spanish explorers to contemporary indigenous spiritual practices.
This almost untouched land has so much to offer. So what are you waiting for!? Go check it out!
Roser Park
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Roser Park is one of the oldest parks in St. Petersburg. It was donated in 1917 making it just over a century old. This peaceful parked is lined with Royal Palms and includes a 100-year-old oak tree.
Walking through this park is like stepping into old-time St. Pete. The brick road and quiet open space make this the perfecting spot for an afternoon stroll.
Uncover this hidden gem and let us know what you think!
Weedon Island
We spent the day at Weedon Island Preserve
We rented a kayak from the awesome Sweetwater Kayaks, who pointed us in the direction of the most picturesque mangroves. Spent a couple hours exploring these water trails. We met a crab that wanted to come with us but had to leave him behind.
Did a little hiking on the beautiful trails and then cooled off in the AC at the Cultural and Natural History Center. We learned about the local ecosystems and saw a Canoe from over 1,000 years ago.
Lastly, we caught a gorgeous sunset and decided to call it a day.
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If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore these grounds, definitely get out and see it.
We highly recommend doing this either by kayak or paddleboard as you get to see so much more. Either way, this isn’t a site to be missed.
Have we missed your favorite St. Pete park?
Let us know in the comments!