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 7, 2026 County opens improved Raymond H. Neri Park in Lealman
- News February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
- News January 29, 2026 New reservation system coming for County Parks
- News January 9, 2026 County icon Fred E. Marquis passes away peacefully
- News December 12, 2025 Heritage Village launches “The Power of Place”
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 County Extension
Pinellas County offers educational opportunities through Pinellas County Extension, a partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.......
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......
Adopt-A-Mile of the Pinellas Trail
Organizations can adopt a mile of the Pinellas Trail if they can provide volunteers to perform cleanup projects every other month. The......
Adopt a Park
Organizations can Adopt A Park in Pinellas County if they commit to providing volunteers for at least four service projects per year.......
Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board Agenda for 2/17/22
Agenda for the Feb. 17, 2022, meeting of the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board....
Adopt-A-Park Program Agreement
Business or civic groups should submit this agreement after working with the Parks and Conservation Resources department to identify and park to adopt....
Adopt-A-Park Program FAQs and Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions Adopt-A-Park Program Guidelines Adopting Organization’s Responsibilities Select a park location from the list of Pinellas County parks available for......
Sports and Sporting Events
If sports are your thing, Pinellas County is the place to be whether you’re watching or taking part. From the Valspar PGA......
Getting Around Pinellas County
From our vintage-look Jolly Trolley to the Clearwater Ferry, you have a number of choices for getting around Pinellas county. Whether you......
Lodging in Pinellas County
If you’re sticking around Pinellas County for a few days or a few weeks, you have a choice of places to stay......