Straub Park

This spot of greenery provides a park buffer between the waterfront harbor and the busy St Pete street with upscale eateries and stores. A few benches offer some seating with one bench by the fountain. A great respite in the city.

Downtown St Petersburg is amazing. The founders were determined to maintain the original natural settings as much as possible. The waterfront captures the essence of why people come to visit then move to the area. There is so much to do around this part...two excellent museums and outdoor dining, a long causeway to the end of the pier. It all circles the historic park and draws people to engage in nature.

Visited on New Years eve 2019 with family. We enjoyed walking around while vendors were setting up for the evening and listening to live music. My 3yr old grandchild was fascinated by all the boats at the marina and loved climbing up the huge Banyan trees. Lots of good restaurants line the street. Great place to spend a relaxing day. Parked in a parking garage 5 min walk from the parking. It was only $3 for the whole afternoon-what a deal!

I love this park and come here frequently. It's very quiet considering it's in the middle of downtown St Petersburg. There's also lots of wildlife here, like parrots and spoonbills.