City of St. Petersburg is home to more than 1,000 events each year in the city's parks and downtown facilities. Whether it's the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the Mainsial Arts Festival or Festival of States each spring, home games with the American League Champion Rays in the summer, the sun - and fun - never sets on festivals and special events in downtown St. Petersburg.
BayWalk: Urban entertainment complex. 20-screen Muvico theater, retail restaurants and scheduled entertainment.
The Pier: St. Petersburg's most recognized waterfront landmark. Shops, restaurants, cruises, aquarium, water sport rentals.
Coliseum: The South's finest ballroom opens its oak dance floor for everything from ballroom dancing to corporate functions. The historic Coliseum was built in 1924, and purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. The Coliseum has undergone extensive renovations, making it one of the Tampa Bay area's most unique multi-use facilities.
Tampa Bay Rays: Major League Baseball at Tropicana Field.
Honda Grand Prix: IndyCar Series takes to the streets of downtown St. Petersburg each spring.
Parks: Year-round calendar of art festivals, music concerts, parades, fireworks.
Residents and visitors alike can enjoy more than 2,300 acres of public land dedicated to parks and recreation in 137 parks. Visit the award winning Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, historic Sunken Gardens or the Kopsick Palm Arboretum.
Or, just stroll along the renowned St. Petersburg waterfront and enjoy what makes our city a great place to live, work, play or visit. Our parks include fitness trails; picnic parks; playground areas; dog parks; skate parks; athletic fields, and beach areas. |
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