Beach and Water Activities
Pinellas County is home to some of the best beaches in the country, and we strive to provide high-quality areas and amenities our residents and visitors can enjoy.
Parks & Conservation Resources Department
The Parks & Conservation Resources Department maintains more than 20,000 acres of parks and preserves. Picnic shelters, camping, playgrounds, boat ramps and trails are among the many amenities enjoyed by our residents and visitors. Our mission is to maintain and protect the inherent value of natural, cultural and recreational resources through access, education, and stewardship that enhances quality of life for our community and future generations.
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Programs
View All ProgramsBaskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Adopt-A-Park
The Adopt-A-Park program is great for businesses or civic groups looking to give back to their community. Pinellas County Parks & Conservation…
Many Pinellas County parks to reopen Saturday
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources will reopen the following parks on Saturday, Oct. 19, following closures related to Hurricanes Helene and......
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment has been mostly completed south of Paradise Grille and will move to the north end of the beach early......
Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. ...
Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment
Project Overview Pinellas County is planning a full nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach that will be performed in phases. During the first phase,......
Pinellas County opens new, improved Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources officially reopened Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park with a ribbon cutting Thursday following completion......
Emergency Beach Erosion Control Project
Project Overview Pinellas County conducted an emergency shoreline restoration project to mitigate critical erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia. The project consisted of......
Parks & Conservation Resources adds another popular mobile parking app to payment options at parks, beaches, boat ramps
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources is adding the ParkMobile mobile parking app for parking payments beginning on Monday, June 26 at......
Mobile Parking Apps
Problems with a Pay station? Parking fees can be paid using one of our convenient parking apps....
Boat Ramp Parking
Boat Ramp Parking Fees You can pay boat ramp parking fees daily at a pay station or buy a permit for 12......
Annual Parking Permits
Annual Beach Parking Permit Mobile parking technology has replaced hand-to-hand cash payment transactions at the front entrance booth of Fort De Soto......