Nature and Parks

Scroll down for nature and park recommendations around the St Pete and surrounding areas. For easier filtering of suggestions, even beyond nature and parks, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. There are so many parks and nature themed activity ideas in the Tampa Bay area!

I’m a St Pete Real Estate Agent with a focus in Pinellas County, including the beautiful St Pete Beach area. I actually cover most of the Tampa Bay region, especially when it comes to waterfront properties. I love our area and even run @LovingStPete as an area guide to over 15 thousand followers. 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

Sarasota Children’s Garden and Art Center

2022-12-05T16:53:40-05:00

Sarasota Children's Garden & Art Center Published on 11/20/22: The Children’s Garden & Art Center in Sarasota! If you’re looking for an activity while kids and grandkids are on break, add this 2-acre interactive garden to your list. As a bonus, they have a lineup of special events this Tues, Wed, Friday and Saturday. [...]

Sarasota Children’s Garden and Art Center2022-12-05T16:53:40-05:00

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise

2022-12-05T18:04:56-05:00

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise Published on 10/07/22: If you have any plant lovers in your life, do the right thing and bring them to Sunken Gardens! I’m always taken back that 50,000 plants (over 500 species) have been preserved in an area so close to downtown St Pete. As a bonus, you’ll enjoy [...]

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise2022-12-05T18:04:56-05:00

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area

2022-12-05T20:09:41-05:00

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area Published on 06/21/22: Anyone familiar with these parrots that hang around the Tampa Bay Area? Or maybe the better question is, who isn’t familiar? 🦜 If you look up in the trees, or listen for them, they’re hard to miss! They may blend in with the trees [...]

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area2022-12-05T20:09:41-05:00

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course

2022-12-06T11:49:52-05:00

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course! Published on 06/02/22: - Trying to add a few activities to LovingStPete.com for you to include in your summertime mix. A few days ago I added Vertical Ventures, a climbing studio for all ages, right here in St Pete. Next up is TreeUmph adventure course! Anyone familiar? 1400 Google Reviews [...]

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course2022-12-06T11:49:52-05:00

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park

2022-12-06T12:07:52-05:00

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park Published on 05/21/22: Happy Saturday! Before I dive into details on Clam Bayou Nature Preserve, keep today’s Floridania Fest on your radar. This is an an event for “all things vintage Florida”, with art, souvenirs, post cards and more! Floridania at Gulfport Casino The Floridania Fest ties in [...]

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park2022-12-06T12:07:52-05:00

Lake Vista Park Has a Wheelchair Accessible Swing

2022-12-06T12:28:09-05:00

New Wheelchair Accessible Swing at Lake Vista Park! Published on 05/16/22: Love it St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation! “This afternoon we celebrated the newly installed We-Go Swing at Lake Vista Park! The state-of-the-art swing, which is one of the first of its kind in Florida, provides opportunities for kids of all abilities to play [...]

Lake Vista Park Has a Wheelchair Accessible Swing2022-12-06T12:28:09-05:00

Saint Petersburg Park System is #1 in Florida

2022-12-06T12:57:12-05:00

St Pete Park System is #1 in Florida and #14 in United States Published on 05/12/22: Saint Petersburg has the #1 park system in Florida and 14th overall in the United States, per latest ParkScore® report! Here are pictures from a few of the ones I’ve covered so far. Saint Petersburg Nature Parks are [...]

Saint Petersburg Park System is #1 in Florida2022-12-06T12:57:12-05:00

St Petersburg Nature Photography

2022-12-06T13:04:52-05:00

St Pete Nature Photography Published on 05/07/22: Happy Weekend, Everyone! Grateful to wake up every day in the Tampa Bay Area. So much to explore in a destination many book months in advance for their vacation. 🏝 Here's some St Pete Nature Photography to start your weekend! Congratulations to @Shan.Ski on Instagram and Ruth [...]

St Petersburg Nature Photography2022-12-06T13:04:52-05:00

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children

2022-12-06T13:15:58-05:00

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children Published on 04/30/22: “Uh dad, little help please. You’re not taking a picture, are you?”. Continuing my Gulfport series, let’s discuss Gulfport activity ideas, specifically those that families and children might enjoy in this slice of ‘Old Florida’! Many Activity Options It’s clear that Gulfport has [...]

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children2022-12-06T13:15:58-05:00

Gulfport Florida History – A Family Community

2022-12-06T13:28:07-05:00

Gulfport Florida History - A Community Published on 04/20/22: Let’s talk about Gulfport! Who knows this charming waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay? Our family loves this ‘Old Florida’ community for many reasons, plus it’s just 12 minutes from downtown St Pete! Colt and I will be sharing our deep dive of Gulfport over [...]

Gulfport Florida History – A Family Community2022-12-06T13:28:07-05:00
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