The best parks & outdoor spots in Venice

7 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Glazer Family Playground

Parks & Outdoors

Got tiny humans climbing your walls this week? The nautical-themed Glazer Family Playground delivers with slides, swings, kiddie obstacle…

521 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Got tiny humans climbing your walls this week? The nautical-themed Glazer Family Playground delivers with slides, swings, kiddie obstacle courses, and bright, thoughtfully designed play zones. It sits between the Bending Arc Sculpture and the Majeed Foundation Splash Pad, so plan for giggles and possibly soggy shoes.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Sunken Gardens

Parks & Outdoors

Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

1825 4th St N (St. Petersburg)

“Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.”

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North Shore Park

Parks & Outdoors

Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.

901 N Shore Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

“Waterfront park with ballfields & tennis courts, plus a playground, beach & a pool complex.”

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Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

Parks & Outdoors

Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.

1001 N Blvd (Tampa)

“Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.”

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NautiGirl Beachwear

Parks & Outdoors

Beachwear store for men and women carrying swimwear, apparel, sunglasses, and sandals.

216 2nd St N (St. Petersburg)

“Beachwear store for men and women carrying swimwear, apparel, sunglasses, and sandals.”

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Venice Fishing Pier

Parks & Outdoors

This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views.

1600 Harbor Dr S

“This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views.”

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Crescent Lake Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.

1320 5th St N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.”

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