With great spring weather here in St. Petersburg, there has never been a better time to get outside and explore. One advantage of downtown St. Petersburg is the variety of public art and history for locals and visitors to enjoy. You probably pass by these places everyday without giving them a second thought. So next time you are enjoying a stroll downtown, stop by these great spots and check them out for yourself.
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Pioneer Park recently reopened downtown after months of renovations. The plaque at the center of the park is “dedicated to the memory of the pioneers and their families whose vision and leadership helped create St. Petersburg.”
Sculptor John Henry’s installation “Big Max once stood in Tampa buay t was moved to St. Petersburg’s South Straub Park last June. It will stay here for the next 18 months before it moves to a new location.
The “Q Wave”, by Gord Heuther sits in front of Cassis American Brasserie on Beach Drive. The glass was recently re-added to the piece providing a number of different colors depending on the time of day.
This installation was created especially for the entrance of the Morean Arts Center Chihuly Exhibit. The glass is illuminated after dark, giving spectators a new experience of the piece.
“Truth” by Rolf Brommelsick sits at the edge of Vinoy Park facing the Pier. The sculpture was installed in 1982 as a symbol of St. Petersburg.
In commemoration of Ponce de Leon’s search, the fountain of youth was originally built in 1911 over an actual spring. The fountain now sits near Al Lang Field downtown, and still provides running water for those daring enough to have a drink.
Photos by Daniel Mutter
