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 November 5, 2026 Pinellas County offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
- News October 9, 2026 Vacancy announced on Historic Preservation Board
- News September 19, 2026 Heritage Village event connects Constitution Week with Pinellas County’s origins
- News September 1, 2026 Heritage Village hosts “We the People of Pinellas” Constitution Connection event
- News August 31, 2026 Parks for Pollinators returns for more discovery!Â
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
Learn how individuals, groups, and corporations can give back to their community in a highly-visible way.
Pinellas County offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes departments under the Board......
Vacancy announced on Historic Preservation Board
Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2026 Applications are being accepted for four positions on the Pinellas County Historic......
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Repairs
Project Overview The objectives of this project are to make repairs from Hurricane Helene damage and implement flood mitigation strategies, including potentially......
Heritage Village event connects Constitution Week with Pinellas County’s origins
Pinellas County residents gathered at Heritage Village Museum & Park Saturday for the “We the People of Pinellas” Constitution Connection event. The......
Heritage Village hosts “We the People of Pinellas” Constitution Connection event
The event centers on a site-wide scavenger hunt where participants discover how U.S. Constitution principles led to Pinellas County’s independence from Hillsborough......
Parks for Pollinators returns for more discovery!Â
Residents are invited to participate in the 2026 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, a month-long citizen science initiative coordinated by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation......
County Parks: Know Before You Go!
Veterans Day Facility Closures, Nov. 11, 2026 Our administrative offices, historic homes at Heritage Village, and preserves’ education centers will be closed.......
Pinellas County Bee City
Pinellas County is committed to the conservation of native species of plants and animals, even the smallest and most easily overlooked! We......
Heritage Village celebrates dual milestones at All-American BashÂ
Pinellas County residents gathered to celebrate two historic anniversaries at the All-American 50 at 250 Bash at Heritage Village Museum & Park on Saturday. The......
Youth civic event brings next-gen perspectives to Heritage Village
Pinellas County’s younger generations connected with local history during a youth civic season celebration at Heritage Village Museum & Park on Saturday.......