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 June 3, 2026 Signature youth event connects future with past at Heritage Village
- News May 12, 2026 Positions available on Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
- News April 17, 2026 Pinellas County and Palm Harbor break ground on new recreation center
- News March 31, 2026 County celebrates opening of new Dansville Park in unincorporated Ridgecrest
- News March 28, 2026 Heritage Village landmarks receive official historic designation during 50th anniversary celebration
Events
View All EventsCivic Season Youth 250 Event at Heritage Village
Celebrate Civic Season with A Slice of History—a relaxed and inspiring gathering designed especially for young adults who want to connect, learn, and reflect on…
Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
Meeting begins at 9:30am at PCR Administration, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774 in the Gardenia Room. Note: Meeting location may change…
Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
Meeting begins at 9:30am at PCR Administration, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774 in the Gardenia Room. Note: Meeting location may change…
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.
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......
Arts in Pinellas County
Pinellas County boasts a vibrant arts scene that ranges from public murals to traditional museums to artists’ workshops. Whether you prefer to......
Bicycle Lanes, Sidewalks and Trails
Enjoy the beauty of Pinellas County on foot or by bicycle! Visitors and residents alike can use this GIS app to find......
GIS Applications
Pinellas County has collected information in one spot that makes it easy for residents and business owners to find out information about......
Weedon Island Preserve
A Place to Remember Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre natural area on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg. It is......
Shell Key Preserve Public Use Map
Map of designated camping areas and public use areas at Shell Key Preserve...
Shell Key Preserve
This 1,800-acre preserve protects sensitive marine habitats. It includes one of the County’s largest undeveloped barrier islands (Shell Key) as well as......
Mobbly Bayou Preserve
At the north end of Upper Tampa Bay, the preserve encompasses a wide diversity of upland and coastal plant communities. The 396-acre......