Crescent Lake Park
1350 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida
Easiest access to Crescent Lake Park is from 22nd Avenue North and 5th Street. 52.5 Acres. Sidewalks. Dog Park. Playground. Tennis Courts. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise. Closes 30 minutes after sunset.
- 1-1/10 mile path is marked along the cement sidewalks. Start is in northeast corner (22nd Ave & 5th St).
- Lots of trees, geese, ducks, squirrels, dogs and birds.
- Two water fountains. One by playground with filtered water and one by tennis courts.
- Crescent Lake is an active community — lots of runners, walkers and cyclists.
- Often, you'll see a Yoga or Personal Training Class in session.
- Very large field adjacent to the shady playground is used for touch football, kite flying, soccer and more.
- The parking lot, dog park and tennis courts are on the south end of the park near the baseball field.
- There is plenty of street parking — obey signage or you may get a ticket.
- The park is well maintained by a full-time city employee.
- No bathrooms at park, but you'll find nearby restaurants and coffee shops on 4th Street North.
