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 February 16, 2023 Lifeguards needed for 2023 beach season
- News February 6, 2023 UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches third season of popular podcast, Naturally Florida
- Story January 30, 2023 Solid Waste creates new Google map of Pinellas County artificial reefs
- News December 9, 2022 Palm Harbor Museum opens Living Landscape addition
- News November 15, 2022 BCC approves $2.25M in ARPA funds for nonprofit capital projects
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.
Lifeguards needed for 2023 beach season
With the approaching swim season and Spring Break vacations, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure the public health and safety......
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......
Palm Harbor Museum opens Living Landscape addition
Pinellas County Government, the Palm Harbor Museum and Keep Pinellas Beautiful held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to unveil a new Living Landscape with native Florida plants surrounding the historic location....
BCC approves $2.25M in ARPA funds for nonprofit capital projects
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the first round of the American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit Capital Project......
Parks & Conservation Resources launches mobile parking technology
As of Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, Pinellas County park and boat ramp patrons may use their mobile phones to make convenient parking......
Celebration marks opening of Pinellas Duke Energy Trail
An enthusiastic ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning marked the opening of the north segment of the Pinellas Duke Energy Trail. The event included......
Elfer’s Spur Trail Extension of Pinellas Trail closed indefinitely
The Elfer’s Spur Trail Extension of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Tarpon Springs has been closed indefinitely due to safety concerns......
Pinellas County Parks prepares black skimmer nesting area at Sand Key Park
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources, in partnership with Audubon Florida, have pre-posted a nesting area for black skimmers at the north......
Master Gardeners receive UF/IFAS Extension Award of Excellence
UF/IFAS Extension awarded Pinellas County Master Gardeners the 2021 Award of Excellence for Beautification and Enhancement in recognition of their volunteer garden......
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas debuts Naturally Florida podcast
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk County have premiered a podcast for those interested in learning about Florida’s ecosystems, wildlife, water resources, plants and more....