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Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33704
The basics
Because Sunken Gardens can be thoroughly enjoyed in a short visit, many travelers enjoy pairing this attraction with other activities. Neighborhood walking tours provide a deeper history of the city while eco-focused Segway tours highlight the botanical gardens and other natural features of St. Pete’s ecosystem, such as the manatees near the Tampa Bay seawall.
Amazing Tour
Tour was amazing, Louisa was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of St. Pete and the Sunken Garden portion of the tour was truly great. Louisa was rattling off the names of flowers and plants that left my mom and I extremely impressed.
Michael_M, Apr 2024
Things to know before you go
- Sunken Gardens is an outdoor attraction, so wear sunscreen and consider an umbrella in the summer months.
- This activity is walking-based, but the well-maintained paths are flat and suitable for kids and adults of all ages and abilities.
- Call ahead to see if there are any scheduled nature presentations focusing on specific plants or wildlife.
- You can bring food and beverages into the park for a picnic, but there is no on-site restaurant.
How to get there
Visitors staying in downtown St. Petersburg can make the mile-long walk to Sunken Gardens without issue. Visitors from Tampa or St. Pete-Clearwater Airport can take I275 south, then head east on 22nd Avenue before turning south onto 4th Street. Overflow parking is available at nearby Crescent Lake Park. The Line 9 bus stops at Sunken Gardens as well.
When to get there
You can walk through the gardens entirely in one hour, making it an excellent option for a late-morning activity. The gardens typically close late afternoon, and summer thunderstorms may disrupt a mid-afternoon visit. Weekdays are quieter (apart from the occasional school field trip), while weekends are generally much more crowded. Don’t wait until the last minute, as ticket sales end at least 30 minutes before Sunken Gardens closes.
A kid-friendly visit
St. Petersburg has a walkable downtown core and a ferry that runs between St. Pete and Tampa. Whether you’re staying in the city or visiting from around the area, other family activities are within walking distance of Sunken Gardens—check out the Great Explorations Children’s Museum next door and the nearby North Shore Park, which has a beachfront playground.
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