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Things to do with kids in St. Petersburg
Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places
Things to do with kids in St. Petersburg — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in St. Petersburg. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.
Good to know this fall
Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.
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St. Pete Pier
4.7 (17,595)600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.
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The Dalí Museum
4.7 (19,175)1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USAA well-rated art museum in St. Petersburg.
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Sunken Gardens
4.7 (5,745)1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, USAA well-rated botanical garden in St. Petersburg.
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Vinoy Park
4.8 (6,903)701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USAA well-rated park in St. Petersburg.
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Treasure Island Beach
4.8 (2,697)10451 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706, USAA well-rated spot in St. Petersburg.
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John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
4.6 (2,397)12945 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.
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St. Pete Beach Access
4.6 (6,883)4700 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, USAA well-rated spot in St. Petersburg.
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John's Pass
4.6 (14,221)12901 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.
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Hubbard's Marina
4.8 (12,870)170 Boardwalk Pl E, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.
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Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art
4.8 (2,801)1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USAA well-rated art museum in St. Petersburg.
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Weedon Island Preserve
4.8 (3,648)1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USAA well-rated nature preserve in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
4.7 (3,382)212 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USAA well-rated farmers market in St. Petersburg.
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Picnic Island Park
4.6 (851)7404 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616, USAA well-rated city park in St. Petersburg.
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FloridaRAMA
4.4 (1,963)2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 5, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.
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Sawgrass Lake Park
4.7 (4,676)7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USAA well-rated park in St. Petersburg.
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How were these things to do with kids in St. Petersburg chosen?
Each place starts from current local listing data for St. Petersburg, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.
How current is this guide?
This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.
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