Vinoy Park

Not to be confused with Vinoy Park Hotel.
Vinoy Park
Type Urban park
Location St. Petersburg, Florida
Coordinates 27°46′43″N 82°37′33″W / 27.7786°N 82.6257°W / 27.7786; -82.6257Coordinates: 27°46′43″N 82°37′33″W / 27.7786°N 82.6257°W / 27.7786; -82.6257
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.[1] 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.[2] Vinoy Park is operated by St. Petersburg's Parks and Recreation group.[3] The downtown waterfront park hosts yearly events including St. Petersburg's Ribfest,[4] Tampa Bay's Blues Festival,[5] Christmas displays,[6] and various other events such as art festivals, concerts, and triathlons.[7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ "Vinoy Park - St. Petersburg, Florida". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  2. ↑ "Vinoy". nolesfans.x10.mx. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  3. ↑ "About Us - St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  4. ↑ "Ribfest". ribfest.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Information". www.tampabaybluesfest.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  6. ↑ "Holiday Events - St. Petersburg, Florida". www.stpeteparksrec.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Venues Vinoy Park". Eventful. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Upcoming Events - St. Petersburg Calendar". events.stpete.org. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Downtown St Petersburg Florida - Official Discover Downtown St Petersburg Guide & Map". www.discoverdowntown.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
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