St. Pete’s award-winning waterfront just got even better. The City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation and with generous support from the Majeed Foundation, has added five new swinging benches to its iconic park system. These latest additions are already some of the best spots in the city to enjoy a sunrise, take in skyline views, or relax along the bay. We believe these swings will become a beloved part of our community, offering a unique way to experience our beautiful waterfront.
The swings can be found at North Straub Park, Vinoy Park, Flora Wylie Park, and Coffee Pot Park. Each swing features a QR code that, when scanned, links to a survey. This survey enables residents and visitors to share their thoughts and ideas for future projects, helping the city continue to improve its parks for everyone’s enjoyment.
New benches to enjoy the sunrise at St. Pete’s parks
Last week, the city and the Parks & Recreation Department, along with the Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation, joined hands for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the swings. This project is a testament to the community’s ongoing commitment to preserving and enhancing St. Pete’s historic waterfront parks, a mission that began when the group was founded on October 31, 2012.
Stretching along Tampa Bay, St. Pete’s downtown waterfront parks system runs from Coffee Pot Park in the north to Lassing Park in the south. It has earned national recognition for its beauty and accessibility, ranked number one among Florida cities and 11th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land.
The Sunshine City has the best park system in Florida
The system includes 12 beloved parks: Albert Whitted, Coffee Pot, Demens Landing, Elva Rouse, Flora Wylie, Passing, North Shore, North Straub, Pioneer, Poynter, South Straub, and Vinoy. With the addition of the swinging benches, locals and visitors alike now have an even more relaxing way to take in the Sunshine City’s most iconic views…