Vinoy Park

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Vinoy Park
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TypeUrban park
LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida
Area11.6 acres (4.69 ha)
Operated bySt. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
StatusOpen all year

The Vinoy Park is an 11.6 acre park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] The 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] The 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.