Safety Harbor Parks
Safety Harbor is a town of natural
surroundings. From the tree-lined residential streets, to the
palms that sway throughout the streets of Downtown Main Street,
and the calming waves of Old Tampa Bay. So many communities,
while they have a lot to offer, lack the atmosphere found here
in Safety Harbor, making it no wonder that so many people
inquire about property in Safety Harbor each year. Not only are
these natural surroundings evident as you make your way through
town, but they extend throughout Safety Harbor's beautiful
parks, setting them aside from the typical park setting in the
way they look and the things they offer.
Philippe Park's picturesque setting appears
as if it is right out of a storybook. Sitting along
approximately one mile of Old Tampa Bay shoreline, the canopy of
trees that line the street and the grounds throughout the park
are a sight to see, making this park the perfect place for a
picnic in the shade. It is named from Count Odet Philippe who
managed the citrus crops that once lived off this land and who
became a successful businessman within the cigar and citrus
industry. His gravesite is also within the park, this land in
which he flourished, but the exact location is still unknown to
this day. The park boasts a historic Indian Mound that is in
the National Register of Historic Landmarks and sits within the
palms and shade trees along Old Tampa Bay for all to visit.
There is a playground for the little ones to enjoy and for those
who love to spend time on the water and in the sun, a boat ramp
providing a passage out of the shaded canopy of the park and
into the bay.
If you travel through Downtown Safety
Harbor you'll find John Wilson Park. Located right within the
downtown area, John Wilson Park displays a beautiful, large
gazebo in which many concerts and events take place throughout
the year and during various holiday seasons. During a typical
week at John Wilson Park, one may enjoy a Farmer's Market
complete with gourmet-style foods, baked goods, organic produce,
fresh flowers and arts and crafts for you to purchase. The
third Friday of each month is an evening many residents look
forward to as they gather around the gazebo for Safety Harbor's
Third Friday to enjoy some evening music and entertainment.
There are different musical themes each month from jazz to
calypso and everything in between, allowing you to widen your
horizons and find enjoyment in various musical styles. All
events are free to attend, so bring some chairs, a blanket and
your shopping list and enjoy all that Safety Harbor's John
Wilson Park has to offer each month throughout the year.
