Hey there, my wandering friends! In this video, I'm exploring Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, from it's rich and deep history to some of the many activities you can take part in today at the park.

Philippe Park is a gem among the Pinellas County parks, as much for its history as for its stunning views of Upper Tampa Bay. More than a thousand years ago, the Tocobaga tribe recognized the location's unique attributes and created their largest and most important village here. The ceremonial mound still stands, still offering amazing views of the bay.

The park was always site of the first homestead in what would become Pinellas Park. On this site, Odet Philippe (the park's namesake) built St. Helena Plantation and introduced grapefruit to Florida. If you've ever noticed all of the grapefruit murals around Safety Harbor, this is why.

Today, the park is extremely popular with walkers, joggers, cyclists, families, and groups who want to gather somewhere beautiful. It's a favorite among local residents who walk the mile long park road coffee in hand in the morning or take their dogs for a walk here in the evening. Whatever you plan to do, you'll definitely have a great time at Philippe Park.

I hope you enjoy this brief highlight of Safety Harbor's Philippe Park.

00:00 Intro
00:39 History of the park
02:40 Activities at Philippe Park

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