Accessible Parks in St. Pete, Gulfport and Tierra Verde
If you love getting outdoors but have mobility challenges, read this accessibility guide to parks in St. Pete, Gulfport and Tierra Verde.
Vinoy Park has paved paths that stretch along the St. Pete bayfront.
Advice from an Expert
Beth Stombaugh, a manual wheelchair user all her life, visited dozens of St. Pete-Clearwater parks in early 2022 to gather firsthand information about their accessibility. Since that time, she's assisted Visit St. Pete-Clearwater with updating the content several times.
A Florida resident who calls Gulfport home, Beth loves exploring local parks to pursue her hobby of wildlife photography. She also advocates for the rights of people with disabilities as well as other marginalized groups, and sings in St. Pete’s One City Chorus. Before she retired, Beth taught special education in Ohio for 24 years.
Do you love visiting beaches? Check out our Guide to Accessible Beaches in St. Pete-Clearwater.
Note that some boardwalks and amenities at area parks were affected by two storms in fall 2024. We've continued to follow up on these details, but work is ongoing. If you have specific questions about park accessibility, please contact park staff members for additional details.
Updated Sept. 17, 2025