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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in St. Petersburg, FL

3 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in St. Petersburg

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Gatorland amusement park in St. Petersburg, FL🧗 Adventure
Photo: Anand Francis
4.7(26,377)$$

Gatorland offers an unforgettable Florida adventure where kids can get up close with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, zip-line over actual gator ponds, and experience thrilling animal shows. This unique wildlife park combines education with excitement, featuring breeding marsh boardwalks, a petting zoo, splash pad, and the adrenaline-pumping Screamin' Gator Zip Line that soars over the park's most famous residents.

🕑 4-5 hours (full day if including zip line adventures)
Sunken Gardens botanical garden in St. Petersburg, FL Activity
Photo: Garrett Wade
4.7(5,414)$$

Sunken Gardens offers families a magical escape into a lush tropical oasis right in downtown St. Petersburg. Kids will be captivated by the colorful koi fish swimming in tranquil ponds, exotic birds, and winding paths that feel like exploring a jungle adventure. The compact 4-acre size is perfect for little legs, making it easy to explore the entire garden without exhausting young children.

🕑 1.5-2 hours
Skyway Trail route in St. Petersburg, FL🧗 Adventure
Photo: Amanda Winn

The Skyway Trail offers families a breathtaking 4-mile adventure along Tampa Bay with protected bike lanes and spectacular water views. This former bridge turned pedestrian trail sits 175 feet above the bay, providing a unique and safe setting for family biking, walking, or scootering with panoramic views you won't find anywhere else in the Tampa Bay area.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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