Williams Park, Saint Petersburg

Name: Williams Park
Address: 330 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, United States

#21 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Williams Park is a park located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is the city's first park and encompasses an entire city block between 4th and 3rd Streets North and between 2nd and 1st Avenues North. Founded in 1888 and originally named "City Park," it was changed to Williams Park in honor of the co-founder of St. Petersburg, John Constantine Williams Sr. ()

Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°46'22"N, 82°38'16"W

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330 2nd Ave NDowntown St. PetersburgSaint Petersburg United States

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Williams Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sundial St. Pete, Tropicana Field, Salvador Dalí Museum, Al Lang Stadium.

~1170 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sundial St. Pete, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • Sundial St. Pete, formerly known as The Shops at St. Pete, and BayWalk, is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. It opened in May 2014 with a mixture of restaurants, markets, nightlife, and shopping.
1 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tropicana Field, Saint Petersburg
26 min walk • Tropicana Field, nestled in the vibrant city of Saint Petersburg, Florida, is a modern marvel of sports architecture and the home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays. Known to fans as "The Trop," this domed stadium offers a unique experience for sports...
0.6 miSE
Surrealist art in glass-paneled building
Salvador Dalí Museum, Saint Petersburg
16 min walk • The Salvador Dalí Museum is an art museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí. It is located on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront by 5th Avenue Southeast, Bay Shore Drive, and Dan Wheldon Way.
0.4 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Al Lang Stadium, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • Al Lang Stadium is a 7,500-seat sports stadium in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, that is the current home field of the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship. It was used almost exclusively as a baseball park for over 60 years.
~1980 ftE
Antiquities and modern art showcase
Museum of Fine Arts, Saint Petersburg
10 min walk • The MFA was founded by art collector and philanthropist Margaret Acheson Stuart. As its first president, Mrs. Stuart contributed significantly to the construction of the building and provided endowment funds through her estate to support annual operations and to maintain the beauty of the grounds.
~1180 ftSE
Museum
James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is a museum located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The museum was founded by businessman Thomas James, and opened in 2018. The museum has thousands of pieces from the James' collection, including both contemporary and traditional works. Tom and Mary James spent $75 million creating the Museum.
~730 ftSE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Jannus Live, Saint Petersburg
4 min walk • Jannus Live is an outdoor music venue in St. Petersburg, Florida. Located in the Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District, the courtyard venue has hosted numerous concerts for local and mainstream artists.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
St. Petersburg Museum of History, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • The St. Petersburg Museum of History is a history museum located in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to covering the area's history. As of 2020, the museum's director is Rui Farias.
~1180 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Florida Holocaust Museum, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • The Florida Holocaust Museum is a Holocaust museum located at 55 Fifth Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1992, it moved to its current location in 1998.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morean Arts Center, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida displays works by local, national and international artists. Past displays have included artists' works by Jasper Johns, Duncan McClellan, Allison Massari, Peter Max, Babs Reingold and Jun Kaneko.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Mahaffey Theater, Saint Petersburg
14 min walk • The Mahaffey Theater – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts facility and concert hall located on the downtown waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida. The facility first opened on May 6, 1965.The 2,031-seat facility features European box-style seating, a ballroom space and views of Tampa Bay.

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When is Williams Park open?

Williams Park is open:

Monday 3 am - 5 am
Tuesday 3 am - 5 am
Wednesday 3 am - 5 am
Thursday 3 am - 5 am
Friday 3 am - 5 am
Saturday 3 am - 5 am
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Williams Park?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Florida International Museum, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), First Methodist Church of St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), United States Post Office, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Williams Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Williams Park:

Bus

4th Street South & Central Avenue • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
1st Avenue North & 5th Street North • Lines: 18, 79, 9, 97 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Saint Petersburg Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (14 min walk)