Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation, Inc.

05/22/2026

This article highlights challenges with Booker and Salt Creeks. It also has excellent suggestions on how neighborhoods and individuals can get involved. It should be noted that Booker Creek also plays a critical role in the Tropicana Field/ Gas Plant District ecosystem. "Creeks are vital to Florida’s ecosystem, but Tampa Bay area experts say we’ve largely stalled on measuring their health Source: Creative Loafing Tampa Bay"

Salt Creek runs quietly through the Old Southeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, past Bartlett Park and beneath a canopy of oaks, connected at its souther

05/16/2026

St Pete rallies for Ocean of Support benefitting USF College of Marine Science and the Florida Institute of Oceanography following the recent massive fire. Councilmember Gina Driscoll and the St. Petersburg Innovation District hosted this incredible event. The need continues, can you step up?

05/11/2026

Help us stay at the forefront of Marine Science!

05/03/2026

Thank You! We enjoyed the OSNA · Old Southeast Neighborhood Association 3rd Annual VFW Day of Service Cleanup this morning in Lassing Park!
It also celebrated our successful Lassing Park Living Shoreline Restoration Project, in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Watch, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and the Old Southeast Neighborhood.
We had additional support from the Frank Pierce Recreation Center Teen Program and youth volunteers from McMullen Fish House and Waterfront Parks Foundation, Captain Rick Radigan of Tampa Bay Watch provided cleanup guidance for the newly reclaimed shoreline area.
District Six Councilmember Gina Driscoll partnered with Pete's Bagels for yummy bagels and coffee!

04/27/2026

From flooding to future-ready 🌿

A refreshed Flora Wylie Park is now better equipped to handle heavy rain thanks to major drainage and regrading improvements by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida's Parks & Recreation team.

These upgrades help reduce standing water, protect trees and turf, and improve long-term storm resilience.

Check out the transformation ⬇️

04/24/2026

Join Us for a Day of Service at Lassing Park 🌿

On May 2nd, we will hold the 3rd Annual VFW Day of Service Cleanup!

This event is part of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW’s national Day of Service initiative, which unites veterans across America around a common goal — showing the nation the impact veterans make in their communities.

This cleanup event also celebrates our successful Lassing Park Living Shoreline Restoration Project, in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Watch, and the Old Southeast Neighborhood.

🗓 Event Details
Date: May 2
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: North end of Lassing Park (across from 1511 Beach Drive SE)

Volunteers are welcome! To get involved, contact Bill Dahl at [email protected].

03/27/2026

Embracing Our Differences is currently on display at Poynter Park!

Featuring billboard-sized artwork paired with powerful, thought-provoking quotes, this annual exhibition invites you to see the world through different perspectives.

📍 Poynter Park (1000 3rd St. S.)
🗓️Through April 12

03/19/2026

From finish lines to photo ops 🏁📸
We love seeing how you experience our waterfront parks—keep tagging us in your favorite moments. You might just see yourself here next 🩵
 
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03/03/2026

Hearing how much our parks mean to you reminds us why we’re committed to preserving, protecting and promoting our waterfront spaces. 💚

02/17/2026

Our waterfront parks are special because of the people who enjoy them. Thank you for being part of our WPF community. 💚