Generations of family gatherings here, a special place in my heart Also great for a quick visit, to connect with nature.. Breathe.Take a walk. Look up at the beautiful canopy of old oaks and note the various wildlife skittering amongst the branches. Climb the beautiful curving stone stairway to the top of the indian mound, discover a breathtaking view of the water and the park itself. Then the dirt path where you feel embraced by old Florida.. oaks, palms and brush inhabited by butterflies, birds and squirrels that cross your path as you make your way to the beach area. A few sandy openings with benches and random sightings of dolphins, cranes, horseshoe and hermit crabs.. on a good day a sandbar that ensures a squishy fun adventure out further, to add to your feeling of distance from the monotony of everyday. On the way back be sure to note the openings on the tree trunks. Owls, woodpeckers and even lizards, busy in their day, may peek out at you.All too often we get distracted. Here, only take out the phone to take pictures. So you can recall your visit.No matter how many times Ive come l always find something to be in awe of.

One of my favorite parks. The bluffs coming off old tampa bay make for relaxing walks and beautiful views. Fantastic place to rent a pavilion for a party or outdoor wedding. There is a boat ramp near the entrance and some small beach areas near the back of the park. You will not be disappointed.

The most beautiful park Ive ever been to, and in my opinion, much better than John Chestnut Park! The stone steps and the pavilions are nice and the trees are perfect to take pictures at. There is plenty of places to sit by the water or have a whole picnic with friends and family near the water. Parking is very accesible!

Beautiful park with something for everyone. We went today, which is a Sunday and got there around 11:30 and it was pretty well packed. If you want to avoid crowds go on a weekday. If you need a shelter on the weekend get there by 8 or 9am or you probably wont get one. There is a boat ramp, fishing, a park and also a kids play rock area, bike and walking trails, views of the bay, a Native American Tocobaga mound and more. We parked at the very end of the park on the south side by the mangroves to eat our lunch. Beautiful grounds and when the breeze is there it is even more heavenly. There are several bathrooms and there are picnic tables that are not covered.

Philippe Park is one of the hidden gems on this side of the Bay. Ive grown up here and the charm of it is still here, 30 years later.Theres plenty to do here for all types of people. Theres a boat ramp for smaller boats or jet skis (its a little small and can fill up fast, so be prepared on more popular days like weekends/holidays).Theres quite a few shelters around with lots of bathrooms available. These are great for throwing parties, get-togethers, whatever youd like to do.If youre more interested in hiking/walking, theres a trail that goes on for a while that you can walk all along the water or along the main road with paths to walk on so youre not in the road specifically. A lot of people ride their bikes, walk, or even rollerskate.If kayaking or canoeing is your thing, theres lots of little water entrances where you can park and go.Even if you just want to spend the day here to relax, enjoy some food, or bask in the shade, theres plenty of picnic tables or areas where you can setup your own picnic blanket or chairs.If youre interested in the historical part of this park, theres a couple areas that are fun to explore, but its something you should stumble upon yourself, in my opinion.No matter what you enjoy, its a great place to be. Just remember to pick up after yourself and keep our city beautiful.

A beautiful and big park! Plenty of places to walk around and enjoy the nature. We ended up there close to sunset time and went all around the paths and by the baseball field. When the light from the day was almost gone, we ended up stumbling upon the cobblestone hills! They were my favorite park – perfect for taking pictures and taking in the scenery.

The park runs along the upper end of Old Tampa Bay and provides many places to sit and relax to enjoy beautiful water views and possibly spot a dolphin of two. The historic Tocoboga Indian Mound is a perfect place to reflect and separate yourself from the daily distractions. The stairs to the Mound offers several perfect picture taking backdrops as well as a great place to get some exercise.

This park is absolutely stunning. The oak canopy is truly magical. :)Photos by Tara Tomlinson Photography

We love meeting people at Philippe Park to do photo sessions. Its the perfect place for a gathering to shoot families, couples or individuals. The park is shady and quaint. We have always found parking easily and its all Free.

Weve been coming to Philippi park for over 40 years. Probably one of the nicest parks in Pinellas county, no offense to the other great Parks as well. This one just happens to be closer to home, and a great place to bring the whole dang family!!!

Such a quiet serene place. A dense forest of trees, spaces for picnicing, and the grandfather oak, the best location, besides the water surrounding the park.

Lots of open space with beautiful trees. Bathrooms are clean except for a few bugs, but they’re open air, so it’s expected. We’re having our reception out there at a picnic shelter, and the wedding coordinator has been fantastic. Reservations are good though

Kayak, canoe, & jet ski friendly.Leashed dogs & paved trails.One of the oldest parks around, with a small mound, for the view.Lots of Shelter Houses, make sure you reserve them on weekends.

Absolutely beautiful! Lots of space to walk, picnic and enjoy nature and the amazing views.

Huge beautiful park with lots of space to roam, play and picnic. There are two different playground areas with spaces for little kids that are separate from big kids. We did family photos here and they came out gorgeous!

Good place to go if you want for holidays during the Covid virus.

Excellent local bay beach park with boat launch, bike paths, picnic tables, park benches, beach areas and barbecues. Plenty of parking and its free.

Beautiful park. Very peaceful early morning

This park has numerous pavilions to have family picknicks. The view of the lake is awesome. Several trail to walk and hike. The park is in emaculate condition and plenty of bathrooms. Great family environment. Great place to take visitors from out of state.

If youre looking for peace and tranquility Philippe Park is a must see. Im sitting on a bench 10 from water lapping on the shore right now writing this review. Great for peaceful, breezy walks, bike riding, shore fishing and theres plenty of shady parking spots and lots of picnic tables. Has a boat launch too.

Love this Park. Beautiful scenery perfect place for wedding pics, family portraits etc. Check your weather and bring bug spray if you a mosquito magnet in the wooded areas. Most areas are great for cookouts and any outdoor meetings.

I brought my 24 foot boat out to the boat ramp here, I purchased my boat+trailer parking permit like you’re supposed to and I parked my truck and trailer in the approved parking spots. The lot was not full so I angled my trailer slightly in the spot next to me to be courteous and not block the right of way in the boat and trailer lot. I figured it was the polite thing to do. Sure enough after a beautiful day on the boat I get back to my truck at the ramp and there’s a ticket on my window. Remember I have a 24 foot boat it’s not some giant boat! COME ON guys I paid for my parking and I was courteous and you give me a ticket. I’ll never ever go back to this park. I saw the park patrol guy going around hassling people at picnic table and shelters as well. Stay far away if you want to have a pleasant day! Plenty of other awesome parks to visit in Pinellas County!

Such a beautiful park. I always take a pit stop and soak in the nature when Im in the area. Whether on my scooter or my bicycle... I love visiting Philippe Park whenever I get the chance! I recommend anyone to at least check the place out.

Nice park with a great view of the water. Trails are shorter and dogs are welcome here.

I love coming to this park. It brings back lots of great memories, and today is going to be another great one, with awesome friends and family!I highly recommend this place to anyone!

Absolutely loved Philippe Park. We were thrilled to find such a lovely place so close to us and with so many spots to sit and watch the boats glide by on the serene water. This park has all you need to spend a quiet day enjoying the beauty of the bay, eat a picnic lunch at one of its many picnic tables and plenty of handy restrooms around as well. Well definitely be back soon.

Very peaceful, couples grilling their food. Clean restrooms, plenty of parking. Nice views, pavilions for parties, barbecues, gatherings, nice quiet walks in the afternoon. People keep it to themselves if you seek for solitude. Surrounded by water, trash cans everywhere, clean park.

Great place for hiking, exploring, photography, wildlife spotting, kayaking, outdoor events, etc. Beautiful views, lots of Pokemon Go stops. Something for everyone. Clean, convenient restrooms. Busy place, saw lots of happy doggos.

Be careful. This picturesque gem will make you fall in love. From the boat ramp on one end to the newly renovated footbridge on the other, its one mile of heaven. A great place for safe, shaded walking or cycling. Clean shelters for large group gatherings. Playgrounds for the kids. Get away without going away.

Still my favorite park. Always clean and a perfect balance between well manicured and wild nature. Dolphin, manatee and horseshoe crab are common sightings and the oak canopy is enchanting. Restrooms and pavilions are clean and generously placed. Playgrounds are also clean and well maintained

Philippe Park is very beautiful park in Safety Harbor. Lot of very old interesting oak trees. Enjoy my pictures. 0:)

Favorite park hands down. Just beautiful. Love to ride bikes here and family friendly. Cooking out and pet friendly. Just be aware of wildlife and keep in mind safety.

We take the boardwalk through the swamp, along Sandy Point, stopping at favorite pier overlooks, & finally circle back adjacent to the bayou to our car. Its shadey most of this walk & very rare that we dont see numerous Deer, Gators, Hawks, Kites, & a variety of other birds & wildlife.This park is a jewel in North Pinellas.

My son and I visited the park with intention to throw a frisbee back and forth, but after parking near the burial mound we ended up on a couple hour walk through the park. It was quite amazing. Highly recommend. Not crowded either.

Have loved Philippe Park since 1984! Beautiful Serene peaceful and on the water. Picnic sites and restrooms are great. playgrounds are wonderful for the kids. And you must visit the Indian burial grounds on the Magic Mountain! The old folks say that this area of Safety Harbor is protected because of those Indian burial grounds and I have witnessed storms turning away from us in the past. Just saying! You can reserve and rent the picnic sites and there is also a dock in the park if you want to put your boat out in the Tampa Bay. Must see place and I highly recommend seeing it!

Very relaxing. Its very breezy if youre close to the water. Theres also lots of shade because of all the trees too. I totally recommend.

Huge park, very busy, lots of trees. Has some hills, and traffic can be dense some times. Clean, well kept, lots of amenities, trails, shelters you can rent for a party. Close to the water, but far from everywhere else unless you live next door. Cool historical features. This place, like many in Florida, will be real nice in fall.

Beautiful park right along the water. Well maintained and kept with good facilities for gatherings and picnics.

This is a wonderful park for families. Lots of shelters and picnic tables. Playground for the kids. Boating, fishing, and biking!

Stunning park with acres of old growth oaks. Perfect for running, walking, biking or just relaxing. Amazing beauty makes it a popular location for weddings, reunions, etc. Interesting historical Native American shell mound and burial place of Odet Phillipe, early Pinellas pioneer.

Clean & quiet, beautiful view. Be careful when driving through the park, lots of bikes and foot traffic. Go slow enjoy the views. Also alots of parking.

Beautiful shaded park. Great for walking.

One of the most beautiful parks in the Tampa Bay area. There is an historic Native American Mound, and always Dolphins at play in the water. Nice place for a walk, with beautiful trees.

Philippe Park is a fantastic park in Pinellas County near Safety Harbor. It is a large parkwith many walking and bike trails and beautiful water views.There are so many parking lots it is important to remember where you park. Parking is paved and spacious.Picnic tables are abundant and picnic table shelters are open and can be rent9. This is in contrast to parks in Hillsborough County which has all picnic shelters taped off.

Philippe Park provides lovely palm and oak shade, has several pavilions for family outings, sits on the northwest edge of Tampa Bay, and has an original Tocobaga Amerindian signal/ceremonial mound. Very peaceful setting.

Peaceful and serene. Great views. Clean and neat. Needs a couple more dog poop stations.

Love it. It is so large its never crowded. And there is plenty of shade.

We were looking for a old live oak for some days as we wanted to say: “I DO!!!” Under these beautiful trees here in Florida.And we found him 2 weeks ago..... 2.2.2020 we got our blessing and said our vows right under one of his branches! This tree will be always part of our lovestory :-)

Lots of people taking photo shoots. We were too. Great scenery, wonderful back ground, great park! Lots of people with dogs walking and big kids playground.

Beautiful park. Great place to walk, out in a boat or jet ski, or have a picnic. There are a few small swimming areas too but space is limited.

We spent a beautiful day with our children jet ski fishing social distancing was great we had a good time

This park is beautiful. Lots of parking, easy to unload kayaks right at water, biking and walking. A gem.

Beautiful park beside the bay with majestic old oak trees that provide shade to a large portion of the parking spaces. Very peaceful and a great place for birthday parties. There is also a historical Indian mound.

Nice park. A number of pavilions. Kids play area and plenty of parking. Also a brand new bridge.

Nice place to cookout. Perfect for families and perfect for a first date picnic.

I love this park. It has everything. The kids can play at the playgrounds. There is a bit of beach, a boat ramp and little private coves cut into the mangroves. I kayak here often as the water is usually a bit calmer. Fishing is decent too.

The park has a deep sense of History you can taste it in the air an awesome Park

Go to this park! Had no clue this little gem of a park existed off old Tampa Bay. Really cool spot to either do a quick drive or get out, walk, or hang out a bit. Beautiful views of the bay as well as a decent bit of elevation. Theres a historical mound there built a long time ago by natives. Definitely recommend a visit - its free.

Just love this place...this park is huge!Good spot for photoshoots..everytime we go, we see alot of wedding and maternity photoshoot going on.Great place for Riding bike, jogging, partying,boating, relaxing and what not!

Clean, quiet park with beautiful beach view... As a girl I feel safe to go there alone

Nice park! Beautiful place.

Great park. Ride a bike, picnic, fishing, nap a hammock or jog. Great park

The beautiful live oak trees and Spanish moss set the tone for the most romantic backdrop for our wedding photos. Since moving to the area we have fallen in love with this park and feel absolutely blessed to have it practically in our backyard.

Nice park to bring the kids to play on the play ground (all ages), or walk under the shaded trees, or walk by the water. Theres an awesome view from the mound (steep). Lots of gazebos to be rented for events. Clean. Restrooms and water to drink for people and pets. Easy boat landing. Places for canoe landing too.

A beautiful and slightly hidden treasure for Safety Harbor. Great walkways , hidden paths, small beaches, pick nick benches, dolphin spotting and even a boat ramp. This is a must for families!

Excellent parkToo bad so many live in fear as there was cop cruising and dog catcher monitoring.Miss pre trump era when folks werent so scared. You know where you could say hi to strangers

Its so beautiful here, next to the water. The way that this park is laid out, theres a nice breeze all the time. Its a great spot to launch your boat or jet skis and there are barbecue pits all over. They have a great playground, too.

One of my favorite recreational spots hands down. So expansive with room to explore, have a picnic, walk my dog, and enjoy the outdoors. Beautifully kept grounds. The historical site is just a cool plus.

Beautiful tree lined streets. The Mound is awesome!!

This park is next to the ocean. Its absolutely breath taking....A beautiful place to take a walk,picnic,bike ride. Even B-Q..

Historic point with local charm and great place to spend couple peaceful hours.I could not get my eyes from centuries old tree and wonder how well this park is conceptualized and maintened.Safety Harbor is a must walk or drive around little town worth revisiting.

Nice clean Park, picnic shelters, parking, playgrounds, boat ramp, sun, shade and walking trails. Also a historical landmark!

Beautiful place for one day picnic or just to hangout. Shelter, kids play areas are neatly maintained.

This is a beautiful park where I frequent. I cant say enough good things about this place. Its a must. 2 playground. Whatever you need, this park has it.

The park is a great place to have a cookout and take your family whats the water and go fishing come from Kissimmee and a go to Tampa to the park to go fish and relax you cant go wrong when you go to this park they have a boat dock lots of picnic areas you cant go wrong you have to go there in order to see it will injoy every moment there

What a beautiful city park on the bay to take visitors or just to go and sit and read and watch the wildlife and the porpoises play in the water. Very relaxing, walking under the ancient oaks and palms along the path by the water. Take a chair, a book and a camera for a fun day!!!

Philippe park is a great place to go and get away from the grind. Its close but you feel like youre far away.

This is such a great park! Its clean, well maintained, beautiful water view and great for dog walkers and kids!

We both grew up visiting this magical park, famous for Count Phillipe searching for the fountain of youth.

Plenty of shade and bathrooms. Nice mounds/hills to get a workout. Usually a nice breeze and of course a beautiful water view! Also plenty of parking.

Absolutely gorgeous park on Old Tampa Bay. Great for paddle boarding, picnics, walking, or just sitting by the water and enjoying the view.

Absolutely beautiful park for walking. Love the turtles.

Weather was great. Went for a birthday party (shelter #5). Wonderful time!!!

Great park with lots of space for running, jogging, cycling, taking photos and just relaxing. The park has plenty of parking space and rest area to have various celebrations. There is beautiful water view to old Tampa bay.

Tranquil and relaxing ... Took the kids and they loved it

By the water, beautiful, I just wish I could have found walking trails, everyone seems to walk in the road

Great trails, picnic sites, owls, butterflies and a pleasant experience every time.

Great place to gather with the Family. Great fishing spot and to have a cook out.

Great place to walk around outside. Dog friendly to bring fur babies with as well. Well shaded for getting out of the hot Florida sun.

Beautiful waterfront park on Old Tampa Bay! Great place for photography. Love the trees here! There is a playground, boat ramp, Indian mound and ball field. Plenty more you can do here from picnicking, fishing, exploring the park, running, riding bikes and more. You also have the chance to view wildlife.

By far the best way to spend a few hours. Take some family or friends and set up at one of the many covered picnic areas, go walking by the shore, or take a bike ride through the park. You cant go wrong and the sea breeze keeps the heat down a little bit. Take a camera, so very many things to catch the eye.

Get you a good work out running on the stairs and enjoy a sunrise or 2 over the bay!

Great Park! Took photos of great horned owl family (so did another dozen or so people). The park has a lot of space for picnicking, walking, biking, kayaking, and ogling the beauty of land and seashore.

Fantastic family oriented park to enjoy beautiful surroundings with walking trails, picnic facilities and photo opportunities.

The best park in Pinellas County. Clean, plenty of picnic areas, waterfront views with ample parking. A great legacy left behind by Philippe.

Nice place for walks and family fun. Indian mound site is highest point in park and a good place.to take pictures.

I love Philippe park. We have been going here since I was a kid and now I get to take my kids. The whole park is beautiful. Our favorite is the beach area all the way down on the end. I also love the tree tunnels. So beautiful all the way around.

Wow! The energy there is wild. I love it. One of my favorite places here.

Nice trail for biking, running and climbing the trees! Big hill with a nice view for you to take that skateboard or your rollerblades down to gain some speed and then cool off right in the water!

Very nice area, quiet, pet friendly. Good for walking, footing and picnic.