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 April 10, 2025 County completes purchase of West Klosterman Preserve
- News March 21, 2025 Lifeguards needed for 2025 beach season
- 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
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.
County completes purchase of West Klosterman Preserve
Joint effort protects a 14-acre environmental sanctuary Pinellas County has finalized the acquisition of the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve near Tarpon Springs,......
Lifeguards needed for 2025 beach season
With swim season approaching, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure public health and safety at Pinellas County beach parks. Lifeguards......
McKay Creek Greenway Trail
Project Overview The McKay Creek Greenway was designated by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners in 1996. The main purpose of......
Weedon Island Boardwalk and Pier Rehabilitation
Project Overview Pinellas County is rehabilitating the existing fishing pier and Education Center boardwalk within Weedon Island Preserve as part of the......
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......