John Chesnut Sr Park

What an amazing park. You don’t even realize how big it is from the road. We drove in and were amazed at how it just kept going. There are a TON of picnic areas, they have some swing benches, grills, nice walking paths, a dog park, and so much more. The views are absolutely stunning. If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, this place is definitely a good option.

Great park! Lots of shade & the playgrounds are different than most around the area. Can’t wait to checkout the dog park & other areas soon.

This is a great park in Pinellas County. I like different ones for different reasons, but this has a decent dog area, good playgrounds for kids, a nice boardwalk trail to see out to the lake, a lookout tower, and a boat launch zone. It’s peaceful and a good place to enjoy nature. If you live nearby, a definite visit. I don’t know if it has anything unique enough to travel far to visit (since there are a lot of county parks scattered around) but it’s still a quality location.

Not sure what a park would need to be better than this one. Mountains? Sky slopes? Other stuff that’s not in Florida? John Chestnut Sr. Park is large, has tons of walking trails, plenty of bathrooms, grills, pavilions and a lot of wildlife. Gators, deer and cardinals are nearly a guarantee for each visit. I even saw a bald eagle once.
I like to make the left at the first stop sign and park near the large boat ramp, and then take the boardwalk to the lookout tower. This is an optimal spot for taking sunset pictures. If walking north past the tower, the boardwalk continues to several pavilions that extend out on to the lake. This is where I’ve seen the most gator activity. Great for pics.
Get out on Google Maps and take a look at some of the incredible GPS pics people have taken. Don’t be afraid to get off the beaten path and explore. The park is massive.

This is a great out of the way park in the heart of the Palm Harbor area. It is very shaded and the shelters are plentiful in this park. They can also be reserved ahead of time if you are thinking of doing some sort of special event/​picnic. My personal favorites are the shelters located directly on Lake Tarpon. There are nature trails and even a dog park located within the property.

My family went for Memorial Day and got there early to get one of the unreserved covered grilling areas. Of course being Florida it rained and hailed during the afternoon but that’s expected. The kids had a great time and the playground was very nice. We will def. go back for more family picnics.

This park is one of the best parks in town. I go there all the time with friends and family. It gives me something to do when there is nothing else. Not to mention the beautiful nature trails. It’s also pet friendly.

Lots of trails! my fur babies loved being able to keep walking and finding new trails to take. very clean eatting areas and the bathrooms are too. really love going here for a afternoon walk.

Visited this park as the scene of a couple of local American Running Co. 5K races. Great shelters, sand volleyball courts, trails, dog park, and great nature trails. Since I’ve run through this park several times, I really like what I saw. It’s also on the south edge of Lake Tarpon! If you’re doing the park thing, this will provide a great day for playing or just kicking back in the middle of nature!

Nice big park! It has a big play area for the kids and lots of tables and pavilions to sit at and enjoy nature. The water side is also pretty awesome and relaxing if you come during the week as I find myself doing.

This is a very nice park with a playground for kids, a great dog park, shelters for picnics, a baseball field, another large field for activities, a boardwalk that goes through some wetland areas and the lake shore, and lots of room to walk or jog.
I take my dog here to the dog park all the time and take additional walks down by the water. There’s some great bird watching here too.