Craig Park, Florida, United States
4.5 (60 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #10 in Tarpon Springs Parks
Put Craig on your list☺
From Chamber of Commerce and Pinellas Ave, go west, young person, for two blocks along West Tarpon Avenue. Craig Park has a grand staircase descending to the bowl-shape basin containing the bay. The park also houses Heritage Museum and War Memorial, as well as green space for picnics and relaxation under towering palms or gracious Live Oaks (quercus virginiana). In early June, more manatees lazed in the water than humans in the park. For those with limited travel budgets—like me—Craig Park is a must-see Tarpon Springs site. There’s a bonus that costs nothing: Walk along Spring Boulevard to admire restored magnificent mansions, depicted in the accompanying photos. I felt as though I was on the HGTV set for ‘Rehab Addict’ or ‘Bargain Mansions.’
Address
5 Beekman Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Website
http://tsrdonline.com
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 7:19
User Ratings
4.5 based on (60 reviews)
Reviews
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5Barbara M 5:00 PM Apr 20, 2021
Manatee!!
Someone local suggested we go to this park. We wouldn't have otherwise. Peaceful, lovely, and a few people fishing, but not crowded on a weekday. One of the fishermen said they saw a dolphin the day before, but hadn't seen any manatees. Low and behold, we kept seeing something in the water, so we kept taking pictures. Later, we asked a biologist in Clearwater to help ID, and she said it (they) were definitely manatees! This was a couple of days after the date on the sign, so I'm thrilled they couldn't read.
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5Dennis A 5:00 PM Jan 28, 2020
Great place to view Manatee, picnic and relax
We really enjoyed watching the Manatee in late January. There were many gathered at the point where the channel ends. There are several picnic spots. We ate lunch at one and watched them. Watch out for the squirrels. We also enjoyed a walk around the park. Please note that there is limited parking.
