Vinoy Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vinoy Park |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Area | 11.6 acres (4.69 ha) |
| Operated by | St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation |
| Status | Open all year |
Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre (4.7 ha) park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida. 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. Vinoy Park is operated by St. Petersburg's Parks and Recreation group. The downtown waterfront park hosts yearly events including St. Petersburg's Ribfest, Tampa Bay's Blues Festival, Christmas displays, and various other events such as art festivals, concerts, and triathlons. The address is 701 Bayshore Dr. NE. St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The park opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11pm daily.
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.
