Culture and History
Pinellas County is committed to preserving our county’s rich history and cultural arts.
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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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Heritage Village brings history to life at annual Artisan Festival
The free event features artisans forging, weaving and crafting history before your eyes Come to Pinellas County’s Heritage Village at 11909 125th......
Hartley House Historical Marker unveiled in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board and the Palm Harbor Historical Society dedicated a Florida Historical Marker in Palm Harbor on Saturday as......
Turner Bungalow Collections Exhibit opens at Heritage Village
More than 5,000 artifacts bring to life a Clearwater family’s legacy Pinellas County celebrated the grand opening of the Turner Bungalow Collections......
Pinellas Trail Dedication
In Memory of Albert Valery III The Pinellas Trail might never have come about had it not been for the untimely death......
Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Display is recognized by USA Today as one of America’s best botanical holiday light displays The Florida Botanical Gardens will transform into......
County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
12-acre park will offer new amenity in the Greater Ridgecrest area Pinellas County officials and community leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday......
County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements
Pinellas County held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for the much-anticipated Raymond H. Neri Community Parks Improvement project in Lealman. The event was attended by County officials, county commissioners, civic leaders and other residents. ...
Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources and Heritage Village officially opened the Turner Bungalow to the public for the first time since......
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches third season of popular podcast, Naturally Florida
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk County have launched the third season of the popular podcast, Naturally Florida. The podcast is for those......
Solid Waste creates new Google map of Pinellas County artificial reefs
An artificial reef is a human-made, underwater structure built to encourage marine life. In 1975, the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste......