Outdoor Recreation & Trails in St. Pete/Clearwater
Ah, Florida sunshine, fresh air and some exercise - what could be better? If you're looking for great ways to get outdoors, check out our list of nature activities to get you started. You'll find plenty of our local parks have green space (and water views) in abundance - including nature trails, boardwalks and lookout towers. Water adventurers can take out a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Or try fishing in the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and other local waters—get ideas from our fishing hotspots list, below.
The great news is that many parks in St. Pete/Clearwater are open, including most county and state parks. Most city-owned parks in Clearwater and St. Pete are also open. Smaller municipalities in the area may open or close parks at their discretion. We recommend calling or checking online prior to visiting a specific park. While exploring our natural spaces, please be sure to visit responsibly by practicing physical distancing and gathering in groups of 10 people or less. Be courteous and kind to other nature lovers - and bring along a mask and hand sanitizer for the instances where you can't maintain physical distancing (for example: park restrooms).
