Philippe Park Improvements

Project Background

The proposed projects are located within Philippe Park and adjacent to the Safety Harbor Tocobaga Mounds, a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These mounds are known to contain human remains, shell middens, and residential remains that are significant for their contribution to our understanding of the prehistoric Safety Harbor culture, dating to between A.D. 1000 and 1500.

All projects had archaeologists perform investigations prior to the construction of improvements. These investigations met the guidelines set forth by the Historic Preservation Program of the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and requirements of Pinellas County. Additionally, all archaeologists will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (48 FR 44716).

Projects Overview

Note: This page consolidates multiple projects within Philippe Park that will be completed in a similar timeframe.

Philippe Park Seawall Repairs & Enhancements (PID# 004178A)

This project will repair the concrete cap atop the seawall at various locations and includes resetting some of the tiebacks that support the seawall. The project will also repair areas behind the seawall that have eroded.

Living shoreline elements will be installed in front of the seawall to increase wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and enhance the seawall protection.

Anticipated Seawall Project Timeline

• Design Completion: September 2024
• Construction: Early 2025 – Summer 2025

Philippe Park Sidewalk and Erosion Improvements (PID# 004178A)

This project includes the installation of a new sidewalk along the existing seawall adjacent to the shore of Philippe Park. This project will also install rain gardens that capture and treat stormwater runoff using natural filtration systems and erosion control.

Anticipated Sidewalk Project Timeline

• Design Completion: Summer 2025
• Construction: Summer 2025 – Winter 2026

Philippe Park Wastewater Collection System Improvements (PID# 000341GA)

This project is to design a new wastewater collection system to eliminate four onsite septic treatment systems and connect the facilities to the Pinellas County Utilities wastewater system. Also included is the rehabilitation of the park’s master pump station. An archaeological assessment of the sanitary sewer line alignment and new pump stations locations will help eliminate potential conflicts with buried archaeological artifacts.

Anticipated Wastewater Project Timeline

• Design Completion: Fall 2024
• Construction: Spring 2025 – Spring 2026

Project Funding

The seawall repair and sidewalk/erosion projects are supported by the Penny for Pinellas. The wastewater project is supported by Pinellas County Utilities rates and fees. Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund and Resilient Florida helped support the living shoreline seawall enhancements.

Contact Us

Project Manager
Dan Glaser, P.E.
Public Works / Capital Improvements
(727) 464-5209
dglaser@pinellas.gov