OUR VISION:
Stretching across four underutilized blocks beneath I-275, this visionary public-private partnership will create a vibrant public space, seamlessly connecting pedestrians and cyclists to the Pinellas Trail through safe crossings and thoughtfully designed amenities.
The 1st phase of the park will span 1st Ave N to 3rd Ave S, with plans to extend from 5th Ave N to 5th Ave S, featuring illuminated walkways to reconnect downtown St. Pete’s North and South districts.
The park will feature illuminated art walls, walking and biking paths, interactive sculptures, a children’s play area, a beer garden, a dog park, murals, a green amphitheater, and more—turning an overlooked space into a thriving hub for culture, recreation, and connection.
Beer Gardens
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Dog Park
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Children's Area
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Container Buildings
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Walking & Biking Paths
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Green Amphitheater
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Lit Art Walls
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Four City Blocks
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Beer Gardens ・ Dog Park ・ Children's Area ・ Container Buildings ・ Walking & Biking Paths ・ Green Amphitheater ・ Lit Art Walls ・ Four City Blocks ・
LEADING THE VISION FOR TRAILS CROSSING
John Barkett, co-founder and president of Friends of Trails Crossing, Inc., has been instrumental in driving the public-private partnership to transform four city blocks from 1st Avenue North to 3rd Avenue South. His conceptual plan helped engage the community and city leaders, shaping the park’s vision. Recently, Friends of Trails Crossing co-applied for the Reconstructing Communities USDOT grant alongside the City of St. Petersburg and Forward Pinellas. With Land Design selected to complete the master plan, and the St. Pete City Council in agreement to co-fund, we are on the precipice of making this vision a reality.
Friends of TrailsX
Our mission is to create and sustain a world-class cultural park beneath I-275, featuring safely lit pedestrian trails and dynamic community programming. Through health, wellness, arts, and education initiatives, we aim to unite previously divided neighborhoods, transforming the space into a vibrant, connected, and inclusive destination for all.
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Trails Crossing has its planning agency
“I think it has the ability to bring together a group of diverse neighborhoods with a sense of identity, which is very exciting.”
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Plans to transform I-275 underpasses move forward
…Taking a community-driven approach to transforming blighted areas underneath I-275 in St. Pete into vibrant park and event spaces that connect bifurcated neighborhoods.
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Trails Crossing will be a walkable haven filled with art markets, vendors and murals
Trails Crossing could be the next step in transforming St. Petersburg into a haven for pedestrians and cyclists.
Creating Spaces that Matter: About Land Design
We’re a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive.
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