Nature and Parks

Scroll down for nature and park recommendations around the St Pete and surrounding areas. For easier filtering of suggestions, even beyond nature and parks, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. There are so many parks and nature themed activity ideas in the Tampa Bay area!

I’m a St Pete Real Estate Agent with a focus in Pinellas County, including the beautiful St Pete Beach area. I actually cover most of the Tampa Bay region, especially when it comes to waterfront properties. I love our area and even run @LovingStPete as an area guide to over 15 thousand followers. I’d love to earn your real estate business! Please contact me if you would like to discuss our area or St Petersburg Real Estate

George McGough Nature Park – Narrows in Largo Florida

2023-06-20T13:11:53-04:00

George McGough Nature Park - Narrows in Largo Florida Published on 06/14/23: The amazing George C. McGough Nature Park. With summer upon us, look for some extra posts on great nature preserves, parks, wildlife encounters, ziplines (kids), places to launch kayaks/canoes, playgrounds …you get the general idea. FREE or almost free local activities [...]

George McGough Nature Park – Narrows in Largo Florida2023-06-20T13:11:53-04:00

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City – Our Family Review

2023-05-27T23:50:33-04:00

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City - Our Family Review Published on 05/28/23: Who knows Dinosaur World or has driven by their huge T-Rex on I-4? Colt’s head usually swivels like an owl as we pass, so we finally visited! It moved up my “to-do” list when a follower said they offer gem mining [...]

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City – Our Family Review2023-05-27T23:50:33-04:00

Marsh Rabbits and Parrots Around St Petersburg Florida

2023-04-10T14:37:09-04:00

Marsh Rabbits and Parrots Around St Petersburg Florida Published on 04/10/23:  Yesterday on social media, I posted a picture of a rabbit from the Shore Acres neighborhood. We see them all the time! Follower Karol A Joe Dryer noted that many of the rabbits we see around here are “marsh rabbits” and swim well. [...]

Marsh Rabbits and Parrots Around St Petersburg Florida2023-04-10T14:37:09-04:00

St Petersburg Florida Park System and Green Space

2023-01-25T12:16:30-05:00

St Petersburg Park System and Green Space Published on 01/25/23: St Petersburg, Florida is a nice blend of city life and nature, with the #1 park system in Florida and the 3rd largest preserved urban waterfront space in North America. Who loves green space and nature? I recently mentioned how I felt being outdoors [...]

St Petersburg Florida Park System and Green Space2023-01-25T12:16:30-05:00

Largo Central Railroad in Central Park – Free

2023-01-24T13:38:26-05:00

Largo Central Railroad in Central Park - Free Published on 01/24/23: Central Park Railroad! Anyone familiar with the free rideable model railroad at Largo Central Park? 🚂 It’s a unique feature of an already incredible park. Well, they need volunteers. I put together this post using their pictures, after learning more about the story [...]

Largo Central Railroad in Central Park – Free2023-01-24T13:38:26-05:00

Christmas Holidays at Largo Central Park in Largo, Florida

2022-12-22T14:51:17-05:00

Christmas Holidays at Largo Central Park in Largo, Florida Published on 12/22/22: Seven story Ferris wheel, carousel, two million lights, hot chocolate, photo opps, and s’mores! Is this up anyone’s alley? Who’s already visited the 70-acre Largo Central Park this holiday season?  For this activity suggestion, we even reluctantly opted out on watching our favorite [...]

Christmas Holidays at Largo Central Park in Largo, Florida2022-12-22T14:51:17-05:00

Hanukkah Events Around the St Pete and Tampa Bay Area | Chanukah

2022-12-19T20:56:14-05:00

Hanukkah Events Around the St Pete - Tampa Bay Area | Chanukah Published on 12/19/22: Happy Hanukkah to my friends and followers of Jewish faith! I saw a number of you post pictures yesterday, as your Hanukkah celebration began. While “Chanukah In the City” (20th Annual) is one of the big events in St [...]

Hanukkah Events Around the St Pete and Tampa Bay Area | Chanukah2022-12-19T20:56:14-05:00

Downtown St Petersburg Florida for Christmas Holidays

2022-12-22T14:35:22-05:00

Downtown St Petersburg for Christmas Holidays Published on 12/19/22: Good morning! For the Leg Lamp winners, simply scroll down. Last night I posted a ‘story’ of the drawing. Colt was excited, to say the least. Ha, check it out. I suppose this IS a “major award!”. Congratulations and thank you for following the new [...]

Downtown St Petersburg Florida for Christmas Holidays2022-12-22T14:35:22-05:00

Our Family Visit to Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights | Video

2022-12-15T12:52:42-05:00

Our Family Visit to Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights | Video Published on 12/15/22 (Scroll down for video): This is a video post to follow-up my picture post of our experience at the Florida Botanical Gardens.  Alright, so here's a 2 1/2 minute clip of our experience this week at Florida Botanical Garden's "Holiday [...]

Our Family Visit to Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights | Video2022-12-15T12:52:42-05:00

Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Display in Largo Florida

2022-12-14T09:05:10-05:00

Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Display in Largo Florida Published on 12/14/22: Cheers to Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo for this incredible light display! Anyone familiar? How about their huge Singing Tree?! Ha. I’ll discuss that one in my upcoming video post. Before I review our visit to Florida Botanical Garden's Light Display.... If [...]

Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Display in Largo Florida2022-12-14T09:05:10-05:00
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