Sawgrass Lake Park

Category: Park in St. Petersburg, Florida

Address: 7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA

Phone: +17275822100

Opening hours

Sunday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Monday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Friday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 7:30AM–8:30PM

Reviews

Angela Sammauro

Jun 16, 2022

We were on a family trip to Orlando but the boys wanted to see alligators. We found this great place doing some research. It didn't disappoint! We walked through all 3 trails and stopped at the overlook tower. We thought we were going home with only seeing a baby alligator. On our way out, near where we started ( over the first bridge ) we saw a nice big alligator. If I had to guess I'd say 6 or 7 feet. I unfortunately cannot upload my videos . Everyone was very excited. We saw what ee came to see! We never felt in danger at any time. I suggest if you don't want to walk the whole trail, stay by the entrance on the bridge , they swim right under it. During our little hike we also saw alligator gar (and other fish) many birds, turtles, butterflies and other little critters . Overall was a nice experience that didn't take up alot of time!

av Aitkin

Apr 13, 2022

We had a wonderful stroll on all of the trails and boardwalks after a picnic of sushi at one of the shelters near the Hammock Trail. Sightings of several species of turtles, only one alligator today, armadillo, egret, blue heron, Moorhens, Cormorant, Anhingas drying their wings in the sun, quite a large Orb Weaver spider, a grazing Gopher tortoise near his clearly marked protected burrow... missed out on seeing the diamond back rattlesnake by a few minutes. Clean bathroom facilities, picnic tables and benches throughout the park. Handicap accessible boardwalks. Enough space for to enjoy a peaceful experience. Highly suggest for adventurers of all ages.

Sara Bro

Mar 28, 2022

Definitely worth it. I spent about 1.5 hrs here and did all 3 trails. Most of it is the boardwalk...hammock trail is dirt. Good to have a screenshot of the trail map prior to going... I saw..fish, turtles, alligators, birds, butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled, there is a lot here. Parking is free. No issues (on a Monday) here...hidden gem.

Nikki Gale

Jan 5, 2022

Beautiful park with a nice boardwalk for most of the trail. We got to see a gator right next to the watchtower, as well as one swimming across the lake. There were a lot of turtles, too, both hard- and soft-shell.

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Questions & Answers

Are pets allowed inside the park

RoseMarie Lodato | Jul 20, 2018
Happy Camper | Jul 21, 2018

Yes, but not on the boardwalk.

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Do People Needs to Watch Out For Alligators In The Park.

Jody Levings | Jul 20, 2018
Jeff Simk | Jul 21, 2018

On the boardwalk No, but in fl always look.

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Is it a good place for family picnic?

Tien Tran | Jul 20, 2018
John Gonzalez | Jul 21, 2018

Yes. Quiet and serene

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Parking I have a large truck are the space large enough to easily accommodate my truck?

Wendy Rawlings | Jul 20, 2019
B e.g. | Jul 21, 2019

Definitely, if you can park near the entrance or at the back of the parking lot and there will be plenty of space. Unless you're pulling a camper or something.

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Is this a safe place? If your alone or with a small child? Never been there

Judith Henderson | Dec 21, 2020
doug stewart | Dec 22, 2020

It's a safe place. There's people everywhere and there's never neen a crime issue there.

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It's this free??

ruthverry hernandez | Jul 20, 2019
Travis Roach | Jul 21, 2019

Yes it's free and a beautiful park to hike in.

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Is there a picnic area with tables?

R K | Jul 20, 2019
Bonnie Heller | Jul 21, 2019

Yes, a covered one near the front of the park, by the educational building

Do we need to pay for entrance?

Ruby Snchz | Jul 19, 2020
bobbijo breazeale | Jul 20, 2020

No its completely free

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Is there places to ride a bike?

Happy Home Housekeeping | Jul 19, 2020
Kristin | Jul 20, 2020

Not really but great for walking.

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