Vinoy Park

Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre (4.7 ha) park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] Vinoy Park was named after the Vinoy Park Hotel, which was originally called the Vinoy Park when constructed in 1925 and sits adjacent to the park.[2] Vinoy Park is operated by St. Petersburg's Parks and Recreation group.[3] The downtown waterfront park hosts yearly events including St. Petersburg's Ribfest,[4] Tampa Bay's Blues Festival,[5] Christmas displays,[6] and various other events such as art festivals, concerts, and triathlons.[7][8][9] The address is 701 Bayshore Dr. NE. St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The park opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11pm daily. [10]

Not to be confused with Vinoy Park Hotel.
Vinoy Park
TypeUrban park
LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida
Coordinates27°46′43″N 82°37′33″W
Area11.6 acres (4.69 ha)
Operated bySt. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
StatusOpen all year

Vinoy Park is one of the most sought out locations to visit for visitors and residents alike. It has some of the most scenic views in all of St. Petersburg. Vinoy Park is a popular place to rent for hosting events, but it is also a well known area in fitness due to its recreation trails along the water which attracts avid walkers, bikers, and runners in the area. [11]

References
  1. "Vinoy Park - St. Petersburg, Florida". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  2. "Vinoy". nolesfans.x10.mx. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  3. "About Us - St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  4. "Ribfest". ribfest.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  5. "Information". www.tampabaybluesfest.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  6. "Holiday Events - St. Petersburg, Florida". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  7. "Venues Vinoy Park". Eventful. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  8. "Upcoming Events - St. Petersburg Calendar". events.stpete.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  9. "Downtown St Petersburg Florida - Official Discover Downtown St Petersburg Guide & Map". www.discoverdowntown.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  10. "Park Features". St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation. City of St. Petersburg. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  11. "Vinoy Park". St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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