Recreational swimming is popular as
well. The city has nine public pools
open during the season, while the
North Shore Aquatic Complex is
open year-round for both family time
and adults-only lap swimming. The
complex is a favorite destination
for traveling swim teams and serves
as a training center for competitive
swimmers.
THE BIG CATCH
Fishing in St. Pete is as easy as
casting your line from the shoreline,
joining the crowd at the Sunshine
Skyway Fishing Pier or renting a
boat to try your luck further out in
open water. Looking for much bigger
game? Book a charter for a day of
deep sea shing. In the Sunshine
City, the living is easy and the sh are
always jumping.
PLAYTIME
ROAD RACES
St. Pete has a passion for both
running and cycling, with numerous
local clubs and year-round races.
Take an early morning or sunset
jog along picturesque city streets
or the downtown waterfront. Rent
bikes through the city-sponsored
Coast Bike Share. Racks are placed
at various sidewalk locations
throughout the downtown area.
Marked trails on city streets make it
easy to get around and the Pinellas
Trail offers a 37-mile greenway for
cycling and running.
PRO SPORTS
Soccer’s popularity is off the charts
and local fans are passionate about
St. Pete’s hometown team, the
Tampa Bay Rowdies. Crowds pack
the stands at Al Lang Stadium at
the downtown waterfront, where
the Rowdies play. St. Pete is equally
excited about baseball and the
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