Parks and Recreation

To preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the city's parklands and recreational facilities and engage people in leisure activities that contribute to their quality of life.

Annual Green Thumb Festival

Annually on Arbor Day Weekend
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Thumb Festival

Walter Fuller Park
7891 26th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Children's Plant Fair

 

Walter Fuller Recreation Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Garden Club of St. Petersburg Flower Show

 

Walter Fuller Community Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday

PARTNERS

  • City of St. Petersburg
  • Pinellas County Extension Service
  • St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
  • Garden Club of St. Petersburg
  • Pinellas Technical Education Centers

THE DETAILS

Join in the fun and excitement of celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day at this annual city festival.

The Green Thumb Festival features environmental and horticultural exhibits, vendors (with every kind of plant imaginable), Garden Club of St. Petersburg presents the Garden Club of St. Petersburg Flower Show, a grow and share program, a diagnostic clinic (bring soil and water samples), a recycling rally, free mulch, plant auction, more than 2,000 trees for sale for $3, free Butterfly plants (500 each day), tool sharpening booth, entertainment, children's programs, other environmental programs and exhibits, and a food court! Mark your calendar so you don't miss this annual event: April 27 and 28, 2013.

For an updated calendar of all city events, check out our event page.

For registration information contact:

St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation
Green Thumb Festival
1400 19th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-893-7441
Fax: 727-892-5103