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 April 17, 2024 Brooker Creek Preserve to host Earth Day birthday bash
- News March 11, 2024 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
- News November 15, 2023 Pinellas County seeks input on Seminole area recreation facilities by Dec. 12
- News September 28, 2023 Pinellas County opens new, improved Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park
- News September 27, 2023 Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
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.
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....
Historical Marker celebrates Dansville community
Commissioners, founder descendant tell story of historically Black community...
County celebrates 30 years of Pinellas Trail
County celebrates 30 years of Pinellas Trail...
Pinellas County earns Tree City USA community designation again
Pinellas County has earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s designation of Tree City USA for the fourth year in a row, as well as a Growth Award, for its commitment to effective urban forest management....