Parks, Recreation, Culture & Travel
Pinellas County is home to more than 20,000 acres of parks and preserves and hosts countless arts and cultural opportunities. Take a walk or bike ride on the Pinellas Trail to see murals and other points of interest. Visit arts festivals, hike in the wilderness or enjoy the beach. The opportunities are endless!
County Parks & Preserves
Whether on the beach, at a lake, or in the wilderness, enjoy some time with nature at a County park. Visit our Parks and Preserves page for a listing, map, and amenities finder for all County parks.
Learn MoreNews
- News March 3, 2025 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 23
- News January 7, 2025 Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen
- News November 26, 2024 Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens
- News September 13, 2024 County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
- News September 6, 2024 Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase
Events
View All EventsUnincorporated Seminole Sports Association meeting
The Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association–created by an ordinance passed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners–provides resources to serve the recreational…
Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association meeting
The Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association–created by an ordinance passed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners–provides resources to serve the recreational…
Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association meeting
The Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association–created by an ordinance passed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners–provides resources to serve the recreational…
Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association meeting
The Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association–created by an ordinance passed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners–provides resources to serve the recreational…
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…
Pinellas Trail Adopt-A-Mile Program
Brochure outlining the Pinellas Trail Adopt-A-Mile Program, a cooperative partnership between the public/private sector and Pinellas County.
Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 23
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas Citizen......
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen
After extensive repairs and cleanup following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the historic fort, dog beach and both fishing piers at Fort De......
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......
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......
County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park
Elected officials and staff members from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools and the City of Largo broke ground on High Point......
Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
Pinellas County is assessing sea level rise and storm surge flooding and is seeking input from those who live and work in......
Pinellas County Park & Recreation Month Photo Contest
Overview & Submission Guidelines July is Park & Recreation Month! Pinellas County joins the rest of the nation in promoting vibrant and......
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. ...