City Pier Park — Attraction in Anna Maria island

This used to be a great place for locals to fish. Day and night. Had lights running pier lighting up the water. Started fishing here at 10 years old. Alot of good memories growing up here. Unfortunately now it's more of a tourist attraction. Just like the rest of the island!! Hope you snowbirds enjoy this pier, and the rest of our once awesome island. Since us locals hardly have access to anything. Especially if you don't feel like spending a hour plus in traffic. For what used to be a 10 minute Drive!! Oh yeah n good luck finding a parking spot anywhere. That's if there's not any no parking signs, or golf carts all over the place. Thank you very much Anna Maria island for catering to everyone but...

Casual place to enjoy some expansive views of Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway, and Anna Maria waterway. The surrounding area is within walking distance to some island restaurants, ice cream and just a few blocks to the beach. This is a great place to explore if you love the water (enjoy dolphin watching) and tropical vibe of Florida without the commercial chain restaurants. It can be crowded on the weekends, so best to visit during the week, early or late. There is a boat rental place just down the street if you love sailing, with a very nice restaurant adjacent...

The playground at the front of the street is relatively large and quite okay with the three pieces of playground equipment. Unfortunately, this is also not covered at any point, so that the equipment becomes very hot and it is hardly possible for the children to play here during the day. It only works well in the evening or early in the morning, when the sun is not yet shining so strongly.

It is incomprehensible why a large area right next door is covered and protected against the sun, but the...