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 November 4, 2025 Heritage Village brings history to life at annual Artisan Festival
- News September 29, 2025 Wildflower test plots to support native pollinators
- News September 12, 2025 Pinellas County begins beach nourishment project
- News July 19, 2025 Hartley House Historical Marker unveiled in Palm Harbor
- News June 12, 2025 Weedon Island welcomes Lighthouse of Pinellas for Immersive Nature Day
Events
View All EventsUnincorporated Seminole Sports Association meeting
The Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association–created by an ordinance passed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners–provides resources to serve the recreational…
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.
Guided Walks
Brooker Creek Preserve – Guided Hikes Guided Tours – Wildlands Hiking Trails MapTimes Vary3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs Take a walk through......
Park Hours
County Parks Open Seven Days a Week 7 a.m. to SunsetMost county parks are closed two days throughout the year, the day......
Managed Areas
Parks & Conservation Resources manages the County’s environmentally sensitive lands using resource management practices that promote the quality of native ecosystems. Management......
Park Rules
Pinellas County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90 Please help us keep Pinellas County parks safe, clean and fun for all to enjoy. Most......
Special Events & Facilities Use Guide
Several Pinellas County department, and even state or local municipal departments, can be involved in a special event. Our Special Events & Facilities......
Fast Facts About Pinellas County
Did you know these facts about Pinellas County, Florida? Key Statistics from Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research Demographics The Name......
Public Works: Asset Profile
Information on the resources and assets that Public Works manages for Pinellas County residents....
Blueways Paddling Guide
In Pinellas County, paddlers have a variety of opportunities to discover the beauties of our diverse shoreline and rich marine and estuarine......
Yat Kitischee
The Archaeology of a Prehistoric Coastal Hamlet This project was conducted by Janus Research for the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.......
Pinellas Trail History
The Fred Marquis Trail began as a vision in 1983. Bert Valery, whose son was killed while riding his bike, worked with......