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 September 1, 2023 Hurricane Idalia Response “By the Numbers”
- News September 1, 2023 Respuesta al Huracán Idalia “en cifras”
- News August 15, 2023 Pinellas County to negotiate preservation land acquisition in Tarpon Springs
- News June 22, 2023 Parks & Conservation Resources adds another popular mobile parking app to payment options at parks, beaches, boat ramps
- News February 6, 2023 UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches third season of popular podcast, Naturally Florida
Events
View All EventsFort De Soto Bay Pier Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Pinellas County is pleased to announce that the Fort De Soto Bay Pier Replacement project has been completed and the pier has…
Surprising Native Bees
Find out about Pinellas County’s surprising and diverse native bees! Learn about their lifestyles (hint, no hives), how to identify them and…
Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
The Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family! This free event is…
Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
The Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board meets at least four times a year at the Parks and Conservation Resources Administration office, unless otherwise…
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.
Hurricane Idalia Response “By the Numbers”
The State of Local Emergency declared by the BCC on Monday remains in effect until Monday, Sept. 4. ...
Respuesta al Huracán Idalia “en cifras”
Novedades más recientes sobre el incidente Estadísticas de la respuesta Si necesita ayuda Si quiere ayudar Próximos pasos para el Condado...
Pinellas County to negotiate preservation land acquisition in Tarpon Springs
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously authorized County Administration to negotiate an agreement for future acquisition of preservation land in north Pinellas County....
Sawgrass Lake Park Boardwalk & Tower Rehabilitation
Project Overview Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources and Public Works are undertaking a project to rehabilitate the existing boardwalk and tower......
Pinellas County Bee City USA
Pinellas County is proud to be designated a Bee City USA site in cooperation with Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources and......
Dansville Community Park
Project Overview The project is located in the Greater Ridgecrest Area and is approximately 12 acres in size. The objective is to create......
Parks & Conservation Resources adds another popular mobile parking app to payment options at parks, beaches, boat ramps
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources is adding the ParkMobile mobile parking app for parking payments beginning on Monday, June 26 at......
Mobile Parking Apps
Problems with a Pay station? Parking fees can be paid using one of our convenient parking apps....
Boat Ramp Parking
Boat Ramp Parking Fees You can pay boat ramp parking fees daily at a pay station or buy a permit for 12......
Annual Parking Permits
Annual Beach Parking Permit Mobile parking technology has replaced hand-to-hand cash payment transactions at the front entrance booth of Fort De Soto......