LovingStPete | Free or Almost Free | Affordable Activity Ideas Near St Pete

Scroll down for free and almost free recommendations in our area. For easier filtering, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. While some of my suggestions cost money, many are very affordable! Between nature parks and outdoor activities, there are many options for those of us on a budget around St Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Area.

I’m a Realtor in St Pete with a focus in Pinellas County. I started @LovingStPete on Facebook and Instagram and now over 15 thousand followers reference it for ideas. I’d love to earn your real estate business! Please contact me if you would like to discuss our area or St Petersburg Real Estate.

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many Manatees
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Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many Manatees

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many Manatees

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2024-02-05T09:02:39-05:00

Free in Apollo Beach - Manatee Viewing Center Published on 11/03/23: The Manatee Viewing Center has been voted the #2 free attraction in the country by USA Today for 2023! I’m posting this Loving St Pete “Chilly Day Adventure” recommendation in November this year, so you’ll have more opportunities to visit. Who’s familiar? [...]

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many ManateesSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2024-02-05T09:02:39-05:00

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and more
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Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and more

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and more

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-08-03T10:16:07-04:00

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg - Observation Tower, Boardwalk... Published on 08/03/23: This was my first trip to the 400-acre Sawgrass Lake Park [said in a whispered mumble]. Right here in St Pete. Seriously, what was I thinking? It’s even on the water and has an observation tower. You know that’s ✔️✔️ [...]

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and moreSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-08-03T10:16:07-04:00

Sunrise Lanes Bowling in St Pete – Kids Bowl Free in Summer
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Sunrise Lanes Bowling in St Pete – Kids Bowl Free in Summer

Sunrise Lanes Bowling in St Pete – Kids Bowl Free in Summer

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-08-01T10:58:24-04:00

Sunrise Lanes Bowling in St Pete - Kids Bowl Free in Summer Published on 07/31/23: Kids bowl FREE at Sunrise Lanes in St Pete and Seminole Lanes! Details below. Whether you have children or simply go with a group of friends, this #supportlocal activity is a nice break from the heat. Indoor St [...]

Sunrise Lanes Bowling in St Pete – Kids Bowl Free in SummerSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-08-01T10:58:24-04:00

Maximo Park in St Pete Disc Golf, Shaded Playground, Boat Ramps
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Maximo Park in St Pete Disc Golf, Shaded Playground, Boat Ramps

Maximo Park in St Pete Disc Golf, Shaded Playground, Boat Ramps

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-31T08:41:44-04:00

Maximo Park with Disc Golf, Shaded Playground, Boat Ramps Published on 07/31/23: Anyone know the largest archaeological site here in the Sunshine City? Couple clues. It’s also a park offering frisbee golf, 1.2 miles of ADA accessible nature trails, shaded & fenced playground, observation deck, many picnic shelters, 7 boat ramps, fishing, restrooms, [...]

Maximo Park in St Pete Disc Golf, Shaded Playground, Boat RampsSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-31T08:41:44-04:00

Lake Seminole Park – Playground, Boat Launch, Trails, Wildlife – 250+ acres
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Lake Seminole Park – Playground, Boat Launch, Trails, Wildlife – 250+ acres

Lake Seminole Park – Playground, Boat Launch, Trails, Wildlife – 250+ acres

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-25T15:21:57-04:00

Lake Seminole Park - Playground, Boat Launch, Trails, Wildlife - 250+ acres Published on 07/25/23: Who knows Lake Seminole Park? First, hope everyone’s week is off to a great start. If you follow Loving St Pete ‘stories’ you saw mine kicked off by joining local charter captain @kylewallacegonefishin. Epic day of snook, seatrout, [...]

Lake Seminole Park – Playground, Boat Launch, Trails, Wildlife – 250+ acresSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-25T15:21:57-04:00

Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole Florida, with Observation Tower, Playground and more
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Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole Florida, with Observation Tower, Playground and more

Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole Florida, with Observation Tower, Playground and more

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-17T12:14:17-04:00

Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole Florida, with Observation Tower, Playground and more Published on 07/17/23: Per Colt, first place for ‘Best Observation Tower’ goes to Boca Ciega Millennium Park! Anyone familiar? The assist for the win goes to its view over Boca Ciega Bay, plus the 186 acre preserve in which the [...]

Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole Florida, with Observation Tower, Playground and moreSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-17T12:14:17-04:00

Highland Recreation Complex – Rec Center in Largo with Pool, Slides, Playground and more
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Highland Recreation Complex – Rec Center in Largo with Pool, Slides, Playground and more

Highland Recreation Complex – Rec Center in Largo with Pool, Slides, Playground and more

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-11T11:33:44-04:00

Highland Recreation Complex - Rec Center in Largo with Pool, Slides, Playground and more Published on 07/11/23: Highland Recreation Complex! Let’s continue exploring great parks, nature preserves and playgrounds within a short drive of our area. With summer heat upon us, how about one with air conditioning and water slides? I present to you [...]

Highland Recreation Complex – Rec Center in Largo with Pool, Slides, Playground and moreSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-07-11T11:33:44-04:00

Largo Central Park in Florida – 70 Acres, Huge Playground and more
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Largo Central Park in Florida – 70 Acres, Huge Playground and more

Largo Central Park in Florida – 70 Acres, Huge Playground and more

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-29T22:28:38-04:00

Largo Central Park in Florida - 70 Acres, Huge Playground & more Published on 06/29/23: Who knows Largo Central Park and/or loves expansive green space? For those with kids, how about if it includes one of the largest playgrounds in Central Florida? And for bonus points a 1.2 mile train ride aboard a [...]

Largo Central Park in Florida – 70 Acres, Huge Playground and moreSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-29T22:28:38-04:00

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUP
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Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUP

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUP

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-27T17:28:43-04:00

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida - Kayak and Sup Published on 06/27/23: Meet the Pinellas Paddlers! If you or someone you know enjoys kayaking or paddle boarding, this is the group for you! Shout out to them for taking full advantage of our beautiful area. A few days ago, we boated to [...]

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUPSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-27T17:28:43-04:00

Blossom Lake Park in Seminole Florida – Second Visit
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Blossom Lake Park in Seminole Florida – Second Visit

Blossom Lake Park in Seminole Florida – Second Visit

St Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-27T17:30:12-04:00

Blossom Lake Park in Seminole Florida - Near St Petersburg Published on 06/26/23: Need more weekends and less Mondays. Regardless, hope everyone had a nice one! Continuing my series on nearby parks and preserves, this one goes out to those with kids or grandkids. A shaded playground with a cool zip line. Anyone [...]

Blossom Lake Park in Seminole Florida – Second VisitSt Petersburg Realtor, Mike Braswell2023-06-27T17:30:12-04:00

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