So many health benefits to getting out of the house and moving around in the fresh air and sunshine. Pinellas county has one of the best park systems in the state. Especially right now while we are trying to stay healthy and socially distant parks have a great value in our mental health. Some studies show walking just 30 minutes a day can have long term health benefits as well as mental health benefits. It just takes one first step and that is putting on those walking shoes… Here are a list of local parks right in St. Petersburg.
Great park by the water in downtown St. Petersburg with a dog park, pool, and playground.
Small park close to Tyrone that is off the beaten path and goes down to Boca Ciega Bay.
Connected to Vinoy park, has wide sidewalks for running, or biking.
$3 admissions, great trails for walking.
Close to downtown, great walking trail, tennis courts, dog park, play ground.
Trails, disc golf, on the water, playground, boat ramp.
Trail, dog park, pool, tennis court, playground.