Personal Achievement

Big achievements in life start with small successes. Like learning to be part of a team. Or figuring out that excellence comes from a daily commitment of time and hard work. St. Petersburg's parks give children a chance to learn those life lessons, to experience success early, and to dream big. Parks build future leaders by giving youth the opportunity to lead. Personal achievement -- it starts in parks.

 

A Sense of Community

What transforms a crowd into a community? A chance for people to connect. Parks provide that chance. St. Petersburg's parks are where lifetime friendships are formed, where the gap between generations is bridged, where people discover what they have in common. How do you grow a hometown with a sense of community? It starts in parks.

                 

Conservation of Our Natural Resources

Air. Water. Land. These are our greatest natural treasures. Yet, a growing population threatens the quantity and quality of these vital resources. Conserving green spaces and waterways for generations to come is crucial for our very survival. St. Petersburg's parks hold the key. Preserving what's precious -- it starts in parks.

     

Economic Development

St. Petersburg parks offer the perfect venue for community and regional events -- tournaments, concerts, exhibitions, food festivals -- that draw visitors and new dollars into our community. It starts in parks.

 

Good Health

Physical activity is the key to maintaining a healthy body weight, preventing disease and feeling better. A growing body of research shows that physically active adults and children are less prone to obesity, diabetes, heart disease -- even depression. St. Petersburg's parks offer a wide range of free and low-cost opportunities to get out and play. Physical activity and good health. It starts in parks.

                 

Ties to Our Heritage

One step brings you back in time to the days of Pinellas County's earliest inhabitants and a way of life. Whether you were born on the Florida peninsula, or just moved in yesterday, our rich heritage shapes who we are as Floridians and makes us proud to call St. Petersburg and Florida our home. Finding our shared heritage -- it starts in parks.

 

Respect for Nature

Whether it's feeling the sun on your face, learning how things grow or enjoying the awe-inspiring beauty of a summer's day, nature's innovation sustains us from the inside out. Spending time outside reminds us of our unique place in the world. A connection to nature -- it starts in parks.

                 

Florida's Future

1,100 new residents a day. With that kind of relentless population growth, people need a place to connect and form new relationships, to learn about Florida's heritage and its natural treasures -- a place to become Floridians. St. Petersburg's parks are the place where it all comes together -- a sense of community, an appreciation of history and place, respect for nature. How do you weave strangers into citizens? It starts in parks.